$5 - $10 2nd Grade Black History Month Activities

"This is one of my favorite things that I purchased last school year. It's a great resource to use any time of the year." - Stuck on Music Class

Print & Play! Do you need engaging and mindful activities for your Black History Month units/plans? Add music (and history!) with this selection of printable listening sheets by George Walker, Scott Joplin, Florence Price, and more!

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Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of composers
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Listening Sheets Included: (two per piece)

1. Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Florence Price
2. Sinfonia No. 3, George Walker
3. Violin and Piano Sonata No. 2, George Walker
4. Symphony in G Major, Op. 11, No. 1, Joseph Bologne
5. Violin Concerto in G Major, Op.2, No. 1, Joseph Bologne
6. Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Florence Price
7. Deep River, Op. 59, No. 10, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
8. Hiawatha's Wedding Feast, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
9. Afro-American Symphony, William Grant Still
10. Weeping Willow, Scott Joplin
11. Sunflower Slow Drag, Scott Joplin
12. Blue in Green, Miles Davis
13. After the Rain, John Coltrane
14. Troubled Water, Margaret Bonds

Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.

Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snow day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.

BONUS! Black History Month Emoji Listening Sheets

Each featured piece also has an emoji listening sheet (15 pages.)

Emoji Listening Sheets include:

Emoji Rating Guide (14 emojis to choose from, color and b&w)

Listening Sheets - there are no wrong answers! Students can use the checkboxes to note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more!

Checkbox options:

Time, nature, settings, instruments, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for:

Drawing/doodling, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.

Need More Black History Month Resources?

Share stories, create conversations, and spark a deeper appreciation for the arts all month (and all year) long! Explore ALL of the Black History Month composer packs, activities, and digital resources.

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the Black History Month PowerPoint Presentation. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms and schools! This presentation aims to explain in a simple, reflective, and child-friendly manner the true meaning of BHM to children. Each slide is designed for students to understand and relate history to their reality and experiences. Engage your students in the history of BHM through these slides; they will have the opportunity to clarify and reflect on everything this implies. Help them understand why it is important to preserve and honor this date.

The objective of this presentation is to inspire children to follow the example provided by each of the figures of BHM, understanding why courage, resilience, and leadership are essential in life to achieve their dreams.

Children will learn to value and respect not only their own culture but also that of others. They will discover the reasons behind this event and its purpose.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: What is Black History Month? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 2: How Black History Month Started and Grew (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: Carter G. Woodson (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: Notable Figures Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 5: Notable Figures Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 6: Civil Rights Movements (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 7: African-American Culture (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 8: Most Famous African-American Traditions (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 9: Diversity and Unity (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 10: Celebrate Black History Month (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 11: Black History Month Reflections (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 12: Key Values of Black History Month Figures (English and Spanish Version
• Slide 13: We have learned about - Black History Month (English and Spanish Version)

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Black History Month, and Enjoy teaching your kids beyond the facts!

❤️Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an important voice of the American civil rights movement. This growing bundle provides opportunities to learn about, discuss, and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History in your classroom! Your students will enjoy practicing their math, literacy, social studies, fine motor skills and more!

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This resource contains 4 cross-curricular art lessons inspired by the artwork of Alma Thomas.  Perfect for Black History Month (February) or Women’s History Month (March), these engaging projects can be used with Kindergarten through 5th grade students to produce stunning artwork. 

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 22 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 4 projects
• Suggestions for project and material variations 
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Alma Thomas artist facts
• Black History Month facts
• Women’s History Month facts
• Tips for project success
• National Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for Kindergarten-5th grades

With 4 projects of varying levels of complexity, differentiation for students is easy.  Let students choose a project, assign different projects for grade levels, or even mix & match project components to create new unique projects.  This is a fantastic project for Black History Month & Women’s History Month.  Start the project in February & continue it into March - perfect for when students may struggle to finish projects due to testing, schedule changes, or even absences. 

You may also like:

Jim Dine Art Projects

Howardena Pindell Art Projects

Black History Art Projects Lois Mailou Jones

Black History Projects Kente Cloth

Women's History Art Projects Bundle 1

Year Long Art Projects Bundle

Sub Plan Comic Strips

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Fun Women's history month Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift !

This Bundle contains :

• Women's history month Coloring Pages
• Women's history month Quotes Coloring Pages

Feel free to let us know how we're doing in the Ratings & Comments section.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

Misty Copeland Educational Bundle

This is a Informational Newsletter AND Research Report AND Collaborative Art Project about Misty Copeland as an African American Athlete, Artist, and a Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or as an activity for Black History Month or Women's History Month.

Information on...

- Early Life

- Career

- Interesting Facts

- Artistic Contributions/Influences

1. The Educational Newsletter:

Enrich your lesson plans with our meticulously crafted educational newsletter, offering teachers a valuable resource to guide discussions and activities. Dive into Misty Copeland's life story, her impact on the dance world, and the historical significance of her achievements.

2. Collaborative Art Poster Activity:

Foster creativity and teamwork with our collaborative art poster activity. The bundle includes a step-by-step guide for students to contribute to the creation of a larger-than-life poster celebrating Misty Copeland. This hands-on activity encourages students to explore their artistic abilities, work together towards a common goal, and visually represent the themes of perseverance and achievement embodied by Misty.

3. Trifold Template:

Choose from a pre-filled or blank template

Key Features:

• Curriculum-aligned educational newsletter
• Collaborative art poster activity to promote creativity and teamwork.
• Classroom decor and engagement tools for an immersive learning experience.

The "Misty Copeland Educational Bundle" is designed to empower teachers to bring Misty's story to life in the classroom, fostering a love for learning, creativity, and the transformative power of the arts. Elevate your teaching experience and leave a lasting impact on your students with this thoughtfully curated educational bundle.

This Worksheets Contains A lot of Activities That Can Make Kids Happy Like Mazes, Sudoku, Alphabet Tracing & Letter, Number tracing 1-20, Prewriting lines & shapes, Coloring Pages .

this worksheets is perfect for road trips or anytime you need some peace and quiet without resorting to turning on the TV.

What You will Get

• 190 PAGES Printable activities For Kids
• PDF + PNG Format
• HIGH QUALITY

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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All of my INCLUSIVE Google Drive Research Projects in one DISCOUNTED bundle! Save *BIG* when you snag them together!

This great INCLUSIVE Google Drive Research Project bundle is everything you need if you are studying African-American Heroes, the Civil Rights Movement, Native American Tribes, Women Heroes and/or looking for online resources to assign to your students. Whether you are in person, distance learning, or a combination of both - you will find this bundle useful in your classroom!! These fun and engaging research projects encourage research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, and self-reflection skills! This resource comes with 25 pages per product of graphic organizers (with examples!), vocabulary terms, and Google Survey/Quizzes for easy grading. It is easy to use and an awesome independent research project that BOTH you and your students will love! Be sure to check out the following products for a more detailed description / preview of what is included :)

What is included?

- Access to 4 inclusive Google Drive research products, each containing the following resources:

• How-to-Use Guide - Includes main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading.
• National Geographic Kids Website Guide - Provides a detailed description of how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps. 
• Vocabulary Terms - ½ sheet definitions of 8 content-area vocabulary words related to each project.
• Vocabulary Quiz - This 8 question quiz assesses the students on their knowledge of the vocabulary words from the vocabulary terms given.
• Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 1 - Graphic organizer option 1 for students to record their individualized research. It includes an example. 
• Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 2 - Graphic organizer option 2 for students to record their individualized research. It includes an example. 
• Student Checklist and Project Reflection - This is the final part of the research project. Students are asked to fill out a checklist marking if they completed all aspects of the research project. They then can reflect on a few short answer questions.
• Terms of Use page

See what others are saying!

"At times teaching remotely and in the classroom at the same time. At other times my entire class is remote. I am always looking for a variety of ways to teach, practice skills, and cover standards. This resource is a great addition to my lessons. The students found it easy to follow and enjoyed it as well. I found it to be an easy way to assess learning." - Christine E.

"I have loved this resource. During this period of distance learning, it has made it so easy to continue doing projects with my students without releasing my elementary students to the wide open web to stumble upon inappropriate content." - Mysti R.

"My students enjoyed the activities in this. The work was engaging and everything was easy to use." - Emily Y.

"Great resource. My students loved it. Very easy to use!" - Yvette J.

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Unlock the genius of the ragtime king with engaging listening activities, biography pages, and even a word puzzle! Students learn about this prolific composer and his iconic works through interactive worksheets while exploring Joplin's distinct American sound.

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of American composer Scott Joplin
• familiarity with the 'ragtime' style of music
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

What's Included:

• 1-page Resource Guide
• Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide (Students rate with pumpkins!)
• Listening Sheets
• Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
• Composer Biography Page - fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes!
• Composer Research Sheet - students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country.
• Composer Rating Activity - there are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to.
• Word Composer Activity - the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their score.

Scott Joplin Printable Listening Sheets: (two pages per piece)

1. The Entertainer
2. Maple Leaf Rag
3. Augustan Club Waltz
4. Kismet Rag
5. Ragtime Dance
6. Weeping Willow Rag
7. Swipesy Cake Walk
8. Silver Swan Rag

Ragtime Break! This ragtime-themed brain break activity pack features five compositions by Scott Joplin! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!

1. Great Crush Collision March (1896)
2. Harmony Club Waltz (1896)
3. March Majestic (1902)
4. The Rosebud March (1905)
5. Rose Leaf Rag (1907)

Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!

Featured Music:

1. The Easy Winners, Scott Joplin

Need More Black History Month Resources?

Share stories, create conversations, and spark a deeper appreciation for the arts all month (and all year) long! Explore ALL of the Black History Month composer packs, activities, and digital resources.

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of Black History Month Activity: Reflect, Think, Compare & Contrast, Pennant. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms and schools. Celebrate Black History Month while fostering critical thinking, reflection, and meaningful discussions with this engaging resource. The activities are easy to develop and implement, making them perfect for independent work. Each page is thoughtfully structured to guide students through key moments, figures, and ideas in Black history, helping them reflect and think critically. In the end, families can share insights and strengthen their bond through a simple activity highlighting this inspiring event.

Why Should You Use This?

This resource provides a dynamic way for students to connect with Black History Month. It encourages deep thinking, enhances cultural understanding, and sparks curiosity about historical events and figures that shaped our world. By integrating activities like timelines, compare-and-contrast exercises, and creative writing prompts, students will not only learn about history but also develop essential cognitive skills.

What Skills Are Students Working on with This Resource?

Students will build valuable skills such as:

• Critical Thinking: Analyzing and evaluating important events and people in Black history.
• Reflection: Encouraging personal connections to historical figures and events.
• Problem Solving: Engaging with issues such as racism through creative thinking and discussion.
• Comparing and Contrasting: Analyzing similarities and differences between historical heroes and their own potential.
• Writing Skills: Crafting thoughtful reflections, letters, and creative pieces.
• Cultural Awareness: Understanding and appreciating the impact of Black History Month heroes on society.

This resource includes:

• Page 1: Exploring Black History Month (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 2: Black History Month Timeline (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 3: Black History Month: Solving Problems About Racism (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 4: Me and Martin Luther King: Compare and Contrast (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 5: Compare and Contrast: My Chosen Leader and Me (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 6: What Black History Month Heroes Stand For (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 7: I Can Be a Leader Like Black History Heroes! (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 8: Black History Month Greatness Wall (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 9: Courage and Change: A Black History Story (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 10: A Letter for Black History Month Leaders (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 11: Black History Month Pennant (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 12: Black History Month: I See, I Think, I Wonder (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 13: Think Together, Grow Together (English and Spanish Version)

Happy Black History Month, and Enjoy teaching your kids beyond the facts!

❤️Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate African heritage in your classroom? Your students will have fun problem solving, thinking creatively, practicing letter recognition, number recognition, spelling, vocabulary, writing, counting, addition, subtraction, one-to-one correspondence, ten frames, tracing, coloring and more with these Kwanzaa themed activities!

✏️This is a GROWING bundle and the price will increase as new resources are added.

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⭐️Great for math and literacy centers, sub tub, early finishers, independent morning work, partner work, small group work, peer tutoring, or extra practice at home for your preschool, kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade learners!

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☑ Kwanzaa Activities

☑ Kwanzaa Bingo

☑ Kwanzaa Task Cards

☑ Kwanzaa Flashcards

☑ Kwanzaa Play Dough Mats

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These African Mask art projects will inspire your students to explore their creativity with a cross-curricular lesson perfect for celebrating Black History Month. This resource is designed for 2nd-5th grade students but can easily be adapted for middle school. 

This lesson is highly engaging and contains 4 different projects. Let students choose a project, create multiple projects, or choose a project based on materials on hand while learning about African masks and Black History Month. 

This project is perfect for Black History Month (February), but can be used in conjunction with a unit on masks, collage, mixed media, or anytime of year. 

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 26 pages.  It includes: 

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 4 projects

• Suggestions for project variations 

• Cross-curricular and literacy connections

• Information on African masks and photos

• Black History Month facts

• National Core Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for 2nd-5th grades

This lesson allows your students to design & create a piece of artwork to create artwork that makes a stunning display.  It is designed and has been used with 2nd-5th grades but is adaptable for middle school. This lesson includes TEKS (if you are in Texas) and National Core Arts Standards for 2nd-5th grades.

You may also like:

Black History Projects Big Bundle

Black History Art Projects Alma Thomas

Black History Art Projects Lois Mailou Jones

Black History Projects Kente Cloth

Judith Scott Art Projects Sped Art Projects

Georgia O'Keeffe Art Projects Poppy Flower

Yayoi Kusama Art Projects

Art Sub Plans Bundle

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Puzzles are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 100 Pages

• ( PDF + PNG Files )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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This Printable Worksheets is a great way for your little one to learn basic handwriting tracing and writing skills with all different kinds of Letters . This is an amazing method to teach kids how they can Write step by step by copying .

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 52 Pages ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

❤️Looking for engaging, hands-on ways to learn through play? These differentiated, puzzle activities are the perfect way to help your preschool, kindergarten, first grade, or second grade learners have fun while practicing their literacy, math, and fine motor skills!

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☑ Martin Luther King Jr.

☑ Opposites

☑ Pumpkins

☑ Thanksgiving

☑ Veteran's Day

☑ Women's History

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This Black History Art Projects bundle contains 2 cross-curricular lessons with 8 engaging projects for Kindergarten - 5th grade elementary students. Ideal for Black History Month, these hands-on projects include everything needed for project success! 

This bundle includes the following resources:

Alma Thomas Art Projects

African Mask Art Projects

This bundle contains 2 PDF files for a total of 48 pages. It includes:

• Detailed, step-by-step project instructions with photos for both Alma Thomas Art Projects & African Mask Art Projects
• Cross-curricular & literacy connections
• Black History Month facts
• Alma Thomas artist facts
• African mask information & photos
• National Core Art Standards & TEKS for both lessons
• Project & materials variations (all projects) 

Plus much more! 

You may also like:

Black History Project Big Bundle

Women's History Art Projects Bundle 1

Egyptian Art Projects

Native American Art Projects Big Bundle

Sub Plan Art Mosaics

Year Long Art Projects Bundle

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Down in the Art Room

Fun Cutting And Pasting | Scissor Skills Activity Pages For Kids And Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice by cutting and Gluening skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun and educational gift!

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• pages ( PDF + PNG)

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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This resource contains 5 cross-curricular art lessons inspired by the artwork of Lois Mailou Jones, an artist who was part of the Harlem Renaissance movement.  Perfect for Black History Month (February) or Women’s History Month (March), these engaging projects can be used with Kindergarten through 5th grade students to teach them about this amazing artist and art educator.  

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 28 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 5 projects
• Suggestions for project and material variations 
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Lois Mailou Jones artist facts & photos
• Design elements examples inspired by artist artwork (over 50)
• Black History Month facts
• Women’s History Month facts
• Tips for project success
• National Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for Kindergarten-5th grades

With 5 projects of varying levels of complexity, it is easy to differentiate for students. Assign different projects for grade levels, let students choose a project, or mix & match project components to create new projects.

These projects produce vibrant & stunning artwork for display that is perfect for both Black History Month & Women’s History Month.  Start the project in February & continue it into March, a time when students may struggle to finish projects due to testing, schedule changes, or absences. 

You may also like:

Georgia O'Keeffe Art Projects Bundle

Howardena Pindell Art Projects

Alma Thomas Art Projects

African Mask Art Projects

Women's History Art Projects Bundle 1

Year Long Art Projects Bundle

Sub Plan Lines

I specialize in cross-curricular lessons. More lessons and resources including bilingual labels may be found at my TeachShare store.

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Thank you!

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Down in the Art Room

Mazes are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.

Feel free to let us know how we're doing in the Ratings & Comments section.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 50 Pages

• ( PDF + PNG Files )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

These mixed media projects inspired by the contemporary artist Curtis Talwst Santiago will inspire your students to explore their creativity, create texture, and celebrate Black History Month.  This lesson is designed for 2nd - 5th grade students but can easily be adapted for middle school students.  

This lesson is highly engaging, cross-curricular, and uses a wide variety of media to create 6 different projects.  Additional ideas for variation are included. Set up stations and let your students choose a project or rotate through and complete several while exploring texture and learning about contemporary artist Curtis Talwst Santiago and Black History Month. 

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 17 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 6 projects
• Suggestions for project variations 
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Information on artist Curtis Talwst Santiago
• Black History Month fact sheet
• National Core Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for 2nd - 5th grades
• Suggestions for setting up centers
• Tips for using alternative materials

You may also like:

Black History Art Projects Big Bundle

Bilingual Labels & Resources for Art Room & Dual Language Classroom

Color Wheel Plaster Art Lesson

Elementary Art Geodes One Day Lesson

Art Projects Watercolor Hearts

I specialize in cross-curricular lessons. More lessons and resources including bilingual labels may be found at my TeachShare store.

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Down in the Art Room