Black History Month
This year’s Black History Month theme, “Reclaiming Narratives,” is all about highlighting the real stories of Black history and culture. It’s a great opportunity to explore figures and movements that may not always get the attention they deserve, but we know it can feel a bit daunting to know where to start when you barely have enough time to plan maths and English! We have a range of resources including Key Stage assemblies - and inspirational quotes. Our resources have depth and variety - as always pick and choose what works with your class.
Year 2
Year 2 Reading Skills – Diary of Mary Seacole
This Year 2 Reading Skills - Diary of Mary Seacole resource contains an extract from the diary of Mary Seacole during the Crimean War along with a range of questions.
Year 2
Remembering Mary Seacole Year 2 Guided Reading
Mary Seacole Comprehension whole class guided reading text based on an Invitation to a "Remembering Mary Seacole" Event
Year 2
Year 2 Rosa Parks Comprehension Guided Reading
Year 2 Rosa Parks Comprehension is in the form of four short diary entries written from Rosa Park's point of view about the events around her arrest and trial.
Key Stage 1
KS1 Events Black History Month Assembly
Our KS1 Black History Month Assembly resource has been designed to help children learn about the importance of black history and significant individuals.
Key Stage 1
Who was Nelson Mandela? Guided Reading Pack
This Guided Reading Pack is linked to Black History Month in the form of a biography about Nelson Mandela.
Key Stage 1
Who was Martin Luther King Jr? Guided Reading Pack
This Guided Reading Pack is linked to Black History Month and is a fact file about Martin Luther King Junior.
Key Stage 1
Mother Seacole Biography Guided Reading Pack
This Guided Reading Pack is in the form of a biography, covering the life of Mary Seacole.
Key Stage 1
Reading Skills – Handa’s Surprise
This Reading Skills resource contains a range of questions about ‘Handa's Surprise’ by Eileen Browne. The questions are organised into content domains to allow a focus on one or more specific skills.
Key Stage 1
Marcus Rashford Timeline
This Marcus Rashford Timeline resource gives children the opportunity to organise facts and information about the life of Marcus Rashford.
Key Stage 1
KS1 History Key Topic Vocabulary – Rosa Parks
This KS1 History Key Topic Vocabulary - Rosa Parks activity allows children the opportunity to learn and consolidate key vocabulary based on the history topic of the Rosa Parks.
Key Stage 1
Rosa Parks Timeline
This Rosa Parks Timeline resource gives children the opportunity to organise facts and information about the life of Rosa Parks. This activity can be completed individually or collaboratively in pairs
Key Stage 2
KS2 Events Black History Month Timeline
Our KS2 Black History Month Timeline resource has been designed to help children learn about the importance of black history. The timeline highlights significant individuals.
Key Stage 2
KS2 Reading Skills – Sulwe
To celebrate Black History Month why not share the book 'Sulwe' by the amazing Lupita Nyong'o with your class? It's a beautifully told story that deals with a sensitive topic in a child-friendly way.
Key Stage 2
Floella Benjamin Guided Reading Pack
This Guided Reading Pack is linked to Black History Month in the form of a biography about the famous actress, Floella Benjamin.
Key Stage 2
William Wilberforce Guided Reading Pack
This Guided Reading Pack is linked to Black History Month in the form of a biography about William Wilberforce.
Key Stage 2
KS2 Apartheid Life Black Guided Reading Pack
This Guided Reading Pack is linked to Black History Month in the form of a narrative about family dealing with the Apartheid laws whilst visiting Johannesburg city.
Key Stage 2
Black History Month Pelé Guided Reading Carousel
This KS2 Football Guided Reading Pack ideal for carousel guided reading aimed at Year 4 Mastery, Year 5 Developing and Year 6 Emerging readers. The text is linked to Black History Month.
Key Stage 2
KS2 Events Black History Month Assembly
Our KS2 Black History Month Assembly resource has been designed to help children learn about the importance of black history and significant individuals.
Key Stage 2
Nelson Mandela KS2 Black History Month Quiz
Use this KS2 Nelson Mandela Quiz on your whiteboard to test what your children have learnt or already know about Nelson Mandela. The resource includes a range of questions about Mandela.
Key Stage 2
My Caribbean Journey Guided Reading Pack
This Guided Reading Pack is linked to Black History Month in the form of a letter from an African Slave working in the Caribbean.
Key Stage 2
Reading Skills – You Are a Champion – Introduction
This Reading Skills resource contains a range of questions about the Introduction from ‘You Are a Champion’ by Marcus Rashford and Carl Anka.
Key Stage 2
Reading Skills – You Are a Champion – Chapter 1 P1
This Reading Skills resource contains a range of questions about Chapter 1 Part 1 from ‘You Are a Champion’ by Marcus Rashford and Carl Anka.
Key Stage 2
Reading Skills – You Are a Champion – Chapter 1 P2
This Reading Skills resource contains a range of questions about Chapter 1 Part 2 from ‘You Are a Champion’ by Marcus Rashford and Carl Anka.
Key Stage 2
Reading Skills – Counting on Katherine
This Reading Skills resource contains a range of questions about ‘Counting on Katherine' by Helaine Becker. The questions are organised into content domains.
Key Stage 2
KS2 Events Black History Month Timeline
Our KS2 Black History Month Timeline - Print Friendly resource has been designed to help children learn about the importance of black history going as far back as 1562.
Lower Key Stage 2
LKS2 Inspirational Quotes Discussion Points
Why not celebrate Black History Month with some inspirational quotes from prominent black figures? We've gathered together some words of wisdom to discuss in your class.
Year 6
Year 6 The Landmark Act Guided Reading Pack
This Guided Reading Pack is linked to Black History Month in the form of a newspaper article about the Landmark Act in 1964.
Upper Key Stage 2
UKS2 Inspirational Quotes Discussion Points
Why not celebrate Black History Month with some inspirational quotes from prominent black figures? We've gathered together some words of wisdom to discuss in your class.
