Black History Month Display Ideas
October is Black History Month, and what an important month in the calander it is. There are so many things you can do in the classroom to explore this subject throughout the month, and creating displays around the classroom is just one of them. If your looking for some ideas for your Black History Month Displays then you have come to the right place!
Display the people
Black History is full of important people which made great strides for the cause. You can help to highlight these people and their accomplishments by displaying them on your wall. You could inclube a short statement about their significance and maybe even a picture of them. You could choose people from throughout the whole history or choose to focus on a certain movement, or even focus on Black Woman.
Create a timeline
Black History covers a very wide range of time, all the way up to present day. You could help your class better understand significant dates by displaying a timeline of key moments in history.
Sounds of the Movement
If you want your classroom to be a bit more musical, you could display the lyrics of some of the songs from the movement. From the songs of the underground railroad, to Jazz and Soul. There are so many great examples of music throughout Black History which you could display and even learn to sing in your classroom.
Books of Inspiration
There are so many books about Black History and the signficiant people within the movment, why not choose your favourites and create a reading corner or display for them. Encourage the children to read these books when possible to further their understanding of the topic. There are books aimed at every age and ability!
There are so many ways to explore and display Black History, we can't wait to see your classroom creations!
Don't forget we offer a brillaint workshop 'The History Train' which is perfect for exploring Black History with your class!
