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Nina Simone Music Brain Break | Black History Month Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Low-Prep! Ready to unlock the transformative power of classical music? This Black History Month, make classical music listening breaks a classroom staple! Students will benefit from a deeper connection to the arts while exploring iconic classical music composers throughout history.
Featured Music: Here Comes the Sun
Performer: Nina Simone
Listening Time: Approximately 3-4 minutes
What should I know about Nina Simone?
Though Nina Simone's fire blazed brightest in jazz, blues, and civil rights anthems, her classical training cast a luminous spell on her music. Bach's counterpoint echoed in her improvisations, her voice a captivating blend of operatic power and raw blues expression. Simone wasn't afraid to weave Bach fugues into pop ballads, nor to infuse gospel fervor into Shakespearean sonnets. She dared to push the limits of genre, challenging concert halls and paving the way for generations of artists to embrace their own multifaceted identities within the musical landscape. Simone's legacy is a testament to the breathtaking possibilities that arise when classical training collides with the audacity of artistic freedom.
What are Music Breaks?
Forget tedious prep – all you need is this musical treasure trove featuring SIX dynamic activities inspired by a captivating piece of classical music. No grading, no pressure, just pure exploration! These bite-sized activities are like time-traveling portals transporting students to the heart of Black musical history.
How do I use these listening activities?
Want to boost students' active listening skills without draining your prep time? These print-and-play classical music activities are ready to go! Just find the music on YouTube or your favorite streaming services, choose and print your preferred differentiated listening sheets, and cue the music! There are no wrong answers so students select the elements that are most meaningful to them.
Where do I find the music?
Each piece gets checked for availability on YouTube, Spotify, and other popular music sources.
What types of differentiated listening activities are included?
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!
Famous African American Student Notebook
By The Magical Avocado
African American history is American history! This Student Notebook can be used with or separate from the 90 Second Social Studies Famous African Americans assignment.
The notebook includes a list of 35 Famous African Americans with room to write notes for each individual. A page of reflection questions for further study, and two extra pages of notes.
Mes de la Historia Negra Actividades: Lectura, Líderes, Reflexión y Manualidad in Spanish
By Class Plus
Celebra el Mes de la Historia Negra (Black History Month in Spanish) mientras fomentas el pensamiento crítico, la reflexión y los debates significativos con este atractivo recurso. Las actividades son fáciles de desarrollar y poner en práctica, por lo que son perfectas para el trabajo independiente. Cada página está cuidadosamente estructurada para guiar a los estudiantes a través de momentos, figuras e ideas clave de la historia de los negros, ayudándoles a reflexionar y a pensar de forma crítica. Al final, las familias pueden compartir ideas y reforzar sus lazos mediante una sencilla actividad que pone de relieve este inspirador acontecimiento.
¿Por Qué Deberías Usar Este Recurso?
Este recurso ofrece una manera dinámica para que los estudiantes se conecten con el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana. Fomenta el pensamiento profundo, mejora la comprensión cultural y despierta la curiosidad sobre los eventos históricos y las figuras que dieron forma a nuestro mundo.
¿Qué Habilidades están Desarrollando los Estudiantes con este Recurso?
Los estudiantes adquirirán valiosas habilidades como:
Este recurso incluye:
Feliz Mes de la Historia Negra, ¡y disfruta enseñando a sus niños más allá de los hechos!
Presidents Day NonStandard & Standard Measurement Measuring Length
By Primary Piglets
Nonstandard Measurement Center!
Nonstandard Measurement Center JANUARY FEBRUARY set includes 24 FUN & ENGAGING themed task cards for measuring length. Students use nonstandard or standard units of measure (metric or customary), so it's great for Kindergarten through 5th grade! Great for an ongoing math station, just change it out with one of my other seasonal/holiday sets to keep it fresh and engaging!
HOW TO USE
⭐Math Centers/Stations
⭐Small Group
⭐Tutoring & Reteaching
WHAT'S INCLUDED
►2 sets of 12 themed measurement task cards (Jan. & Feb.)
►each set has a different colored border
►students circle which set they are using on the recording sheet
►measurement units are open-ended allowing for nonstandard or standard measurement
►2 variations of recording sheet (with and without estimation)
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I Have A Dream Opinion Writing: Martin Luther King Jr Writing Prompt: MLK Day
By E•Fish•ient Teaching
I have a dream writing prompt is perfect for the month of January when we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and his influence he made on the world. This writing prompts gives a little information on Dr. King Jr's dream for the world and then asks the students what dream they have that could make the world a better place. This opinion writing gives students the opportunity to learn a little about MLK and then brainstorm how they can make a difference in the world.
What's included in this is the writing prompt about MLK?
You can choose to have the students write a lengthy report or a simple essay. The 4 writing pages give students the option to write their own title or draw a picture along with their writing.
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By Professional Development and Teacher Prep
Do your students need a Question of The Day for February? Using a Question of The Day can lead to tremendous growth academically and socially. The Question of The Day Fun can be utilized during your Morning Meeting time along with your greeting and other activities.
There are Valentine’s Day questions, Black History Month questions, and kindness questions. All of the questions are on a Google Slide and can be used every morning during your Morning Meeting routine. All you have to do is bring up the Google Slide each morning and have the slide ready to go for that day. There are 20 EDITABLE and DIVERSE slides just for the month of February!
Students will create connections and develop deep discussions with the questions. Therefore, the skills they are learning during Morning Meeting will lead to connections within their reading texts. Students who practice those skills outside of reading will most likely utilize those same skills while reading.
Additionally, the February Question of The Day will create deep relationships between you and your students! If you have the other Morning Meeting Slides than you understand how powerful these questions can be!
This is also an excellent resource to use with your remote learners as well. You could assign one or more slides to their learning management system for morning meetings and writing or reading activities.
“Morning Meeting is an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set children up for success socially and academically.” -Responsive Classroom
“Morning meetings are an excellent way to help students transition from home to school and help them get ready to learn. In addition, these meetings can help you connect with your students, help students build relationships with each other, and promote an overall sense of community in the classroom.” -Centervention
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 & The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Reading Passages
By LessonLink Teacher
Dive into the rich history of The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and The Voting Rights Act of 1965 with this Reading Comprehension Passage tailored for students in grades 3, 4, and 5.
This versatile resource is also suitable for grade 6 students, ensuring a wide range of learners can benefit from its engaging content.
It will help to improve reading comprehension and enable the students to compare and contrast the two acts using the Venn diagram.
This resource can be used to explore themes related to the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Black History Month. It can also be used to integrate social studies and language arts into your curriculum.
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Harriet Tubman Early Readers, Reading Comprehension & Timeline Activities
By Kimberly
❤️Looking to teach about Harriet Tubman or celebrate Black History Month? Your students will love learning all about Harriet Tubman's life with these differentiated readers, timeline activities, and reading comprehension worksheets!
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✏️Two differentiated reading levels included to help your students build confidence!
✏️Reading comprehension worksheets with answer keys included to check for understanding!
✏️Once pages have been completed, you can staple into a Harriet Tubman booklet to read or take home to share with family!
✏️Two differentiated reading levels included to help your students build confidence!
✏️Differentiated timeline cards and sequencing worksheets included to place Harriet's life events in the correct order!
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⭐️ Great for kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade!
⭐️A perfect addition to your Black History Month unit or any time of year!
⭐️ Works well for literacy centers, guided reading groups, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!
⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Print full sheets or half sheets (included)!
⭐️Create a reading or Black History Month bulletin board by displaying pages or booklets!
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✅Includes: (46 pages total)
✅ Readers: (20 pages)
☑ Cover page (1 page)
☑ All about Harriet's life pages (9 pages)
☑ Cover page (1 page)
☑ All about Harriet's life pages (9 pages)
✅ Reading comprehension worksheets: (8 pages)
☑ Find & color the events of Harriet Tubman (1 page)
☑ Match the events of Harriet Tubman (1 page)
☑ True or false questions (1 page)
☑ Multiple choice questions (1 page)
☑ Write your answer questions - dotted lines (1 page)
☑ True or false questions (1 page)
☑ Multiple choice questions (1 page)
☑ Write your answer questions - single lines (1 page)
✅ Timeline activities: (18 color pages)
☑ Timeline cards - pictures only (1 page)
☑ Timeline cards - pictures & year (1 page)
☑ Timeline cards - pictures & text (1 page)
☑ Timeline cards - pictures, year, & text (1 page)
☑ Put the events in order worksheets (5 pages)
☑ Timeline cards - pictures only (1 page)
☑ Timeline cards - pictures & year (1 page)
☑ Timeline cards - pictures & text (1 page)
☑ Timeline cards - pictures, year, & text (1 page)
☑ Put the events in order worksheets (5 pages)
✅ Bonus: (60 pages)
☑ Half sheet set (28 pages)
☑ What you need to know (1 page)
☑ Timeline activities black & white set (18 pages)
☑ Answer key (13 pages)
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Color & Discover: Modern Heroes of Black History Month Freebie
By TooBookedUp
Are your students ready to meet the modern heroes shaping our world today? Dive into the remarkable lives of 12 trailblazing Black figures with our engaging 24-page resource, perfect for Black History Month. This unique coloring and educational booklet is designed to inspire and inform students from 4th to 6th grade.
Each page spotlights one influential figure, from the inspiring leadership of Barack Obama to the groundbreaking achievements of Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett. The booklet presents a brief overview at a 6th-grade level, followed by a more detailed explanation suitable for 4th-graders, ensuring it caters to different reading levels and learning needs.
What makes this resource truly special is its interactive element. Alongside each biographical snippet, there's a beautifully outlined image related to each personality – from Serena Williams' tennis racket to Lewis Hamilton's racing car. These images are not just to color but to spark creativity and discussion in the classroom.
Figures featured include:
This resource isn't just for Black History Month; it's a year-round tool for teaching about perseverance, innovation, and resilience. It's perfect for:
So, are you ready to bring the stories of these inspiring individuals into your classroom? Download our resource now and take the first step in celebrating the achievements and contributions of these modern Black heroes.
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George Washington Carver Writing Craft | All About George Washington Carver
By Rainbow Lessons
This fun and engaging craft is a great way to teach Grades 2-5 about the life and accomplishments of George Washington Carver, a brilliant scientist and inventor who made many important contributions to agriculture and science.
Perfect for Black History Month or any time of year, this craft engages your students in learning about this important figure.
Students will create their own George Washington Carver craft using simple materials like paper, scissors, and glue and write about him choosing any of the six different writing prompts.
Help your students develop their writing skills with this adorable addition to your classroom bulletin board or hallway display!
What’s Included:
▪︎ George Washington Carver template
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Black History Art Projects Howardena Pindell | Women's History Art Projects
By Down in the Art Room
This resource contains a total of 4 cross-curricular art projects inspired by the artwork of contemporary African American artist Howardena Pindell. Designed for Kindergarten - 5th grade students, it may be used for Black History Month (February), Women’s History Month (March), a unit on shapes, or anytime of year.
These engaging projects can also repurpose students’ unfinished artwork of recycled materials making it perfect for a recycling or Earth Day project.
This resource is in a PDF file and contains 18 pages. It includes:
Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 3 projects plus 1 BONUS recycled project
Suggestions for project and material variations
Cross-curricular and literacy connections
Howardena Pindell artist facts
Black History Month facts
Women’s History Month facts
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National Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for Kindergarten-5th grades
Choose projects based on materials or have students use the projects as inspiration to create their own artist-inspired artwork.
This is a great project for Black History Month & Women’s History Month. Simply start the project in February and continue it into March without having to worry about schedule changes & testing. The vibrant artwork produced can be displayed for either month.
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Harmony Ink: 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Topics for Grades 3-6
By Thachakorn Kokong
Engage your Grade 3-6 students in meaningful and age-appropriate discussions about the inspiring life of Martin Luther King Jr. with this comprehensive essay topics bundle. This resource includes 20 thoughtfully crafted essay prompts, each designed to encourage young learners to explore various aspects of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
Henry’s Freedom Box Reading Quiz Test Questions & Story Sequencing
By April S Bash
Henry’s Freedom Box : A True Story from the Underground Railroad Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!
Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. Based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Ellen Levin & Kadir Nelson. (Book NOT included.)
8 Pages Total Include:
10 Comprehension short-answer questions
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Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations
* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
* * * Sequencing answers
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Martin Luther King Jr. - MLK - Civil Rights Movement - Crossword & Word Search
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to introduce and review key terms relating to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and important vocabulary relating to The Civil Rights Movement!
Foldable Freedom Juneteenth Crafts Writing Activities
By You Are Special
Are you looking for engaging Juneteenth Crafts Writing Activities for your students? If you want to provide a meaningful and educational experience for your students, this Juneteenth Craft Writing pack is perfect for you.
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By Miss Clever Cookie
Looking for a** Black History** Month or Women's History Month-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.
It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 reading passages about 10 Influential African American Women in History.
The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
♥ 10 reading passages
♥ answer sheets
♥ mission page
♥ directions
♥ teacher answer key
♥ conclusion
This scavenger hunt includes short articles about:
♦ Harriet Tubman
♦ Rosa Parks
♦ Sojourner Truth
♦ Ida B. Wells
♦ Mary McLeod Bethune
♦ Shirley Chisholm
♦ Phillis Wheatley
♦ Bessie Coleman
♦ Toni Morrison
♦ Josephine Baker
Options for use:
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Black History Month Activity Worksheets
By Inspired By MlG
Get ready to embark on an exciting educational journey this Black History Month with a variety of engaging activities! These activities have been carefully designed to make learning about black history fun and interactive for students.
Challenge your word skills with "How many words can you find?" activity, where you'll uncover hidden words related to black history. Step into the shoes of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a unique writing activity, where you can have a virtual conversation with this influential leader. Test your knowledge with Black History Month Trivia, complete with an answer key for self-assessment.
Enhance your language skills by putting Black History Month words in alphabetical order. Explore the lives of inspiring African American leaders by writing their captivating biographies. Unleash your creativity by designing your own Black History Month T-shirt through a drawing activity.
Experience empathy by taking a walk in an African American leader's shoes through a thought-provoking writing activity. Finally, dream big and express your own aspirations in the "I have a dream" writing activity.
With these activities, students will not only learn about the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history but will also develop vital skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. Join us in celebrating Black History Month and let the learning begin! black history fun and interactive for students.
Activities included
Black History Month- How many words can you find
Writing activity-Conversation with Martin Luther King, Jr.
Alphabetical order-Black History Month words
Black History month Trivia with answer key
Writing Activity- Biography of an African American Leader
Drawing Activity- Design a Black History Month T-shirt
Writing Activity- Take a walk in an African American Leader’s shoes
By Beth Hammett
History, patterns, repetition, and slang make Scat writing fun and educational for students. Learn about the history and great artists of the genre of Blues and Jazz then write Scat and perform for peers! This 18 page presentation uses: History and culture of Blues and Jazz Patterns/Repetition Slang Song Lyrics Rhythm and Rhyme Blues and Jazz Greats focusing on Ray Charles Sing-along example Writing process Peer reviewing/workshopping Overview of the Blues and Jazz era Elements of Blues and Jazz Research component Critical Thinking activities Extra Resources Lesson Plan Learning about Jazz and Blues, its history and culture, and patterns and rhythms will get students up and moving with Scat. Fun, interactive, and educational with links and visuals for all learning styles. Be sure to share and perform your Scat Blues and Jazz songs!
Printable Martin luther king jr | mlk Reading Comprehension Passages with Answer
By The Students Palace
Explore the fascinating world with our engaging and educational "Martin luther king jr | mlk Reading Comprehension Passages." Designed to coincide with the celebration of Martin luther king jr | mlk Day , this printable resource provides a fun and informative journey into the history, significance, and creative aspects of mlk.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Mini Booklet-Color or Black & White, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
By Regina Frazier
Use this mini booklet to assist you with teaching young students about Martin Luther King Junior Day. This mini-book explains his life in a simplified way kids will understand. It can be challenging to explain to students how things used to be long ago when there was segregation
You will receive a twelve-page mini-book that explains the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, This product comes in both a color and black and white version.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Activities, Crafts, Timeline, mini booklets, writing prompts
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Getting Ready for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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