Black History Month Resources for Teachers

Printables
Literacy & Media
More Classroom Resources

Black History Month is a powerful opportunity to help students learn, question, and connect with stories that shape our world. But finding materials that are accurate, age-appropriate, and ready-to-use in the classroom can take time. That’s why we’ve gathered our best Black History Month resources all in one place to support your planning. Here you’ll find printables, books, media, activities, and classroom ideas that make it easier to teach this important history with the confidence and care it deserves. Whether you’re introducing key figures, starting deeper conversations, or adding meaningful moments to your lessons, these resources help you honor Black History Month in ways that feel thoughtful and manageable.

Black History Printables

These Black History Month printables give you ready-to-use materials that make planning easier and more meaningful. You’ll find posters, timelines, poetry pages, and classroom display pieces that help students engage with important figures and ideas. Everything is designed to support thoughtful discussions and simplify your Black History Month lessons.

Black History Literacy & Media

These literacy and media resources bring Black History Month to life through books, poems, videos, and classroom-friendly facts. Each piece helps students connect with powerful stories and influential voices in accessible ways. Use these tools to spark conversations, support reading and writing goals, and deepen understanding throughout Black History Month.

More Black History Classroom Resources

These Black History Month resources offer guidance, activities, and background information to help you teach complex topics. You’ll find ideas that support inclusive lessons, highlight key events, and encourage critical thinking. Use these classroom supports to build meaningful learning experiences that extend beyond Black History Month.

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Discover classroom ideas, teaching strategies, and actionable tips for the subjects you teach every day.

Reading

Our top teacher-approved book lists, reading tips, and so much more!

Math

Find tips, resources, lesson plans, and games for K-12 that make math teachers’ lives easier.

Science

Science experiments, lesson plans, science themed books, and more!

Arts

Find everything from creative ideas for using music and theater at school to craft projects you’ll love.

ESL

Tips for English as a Second Language and English Language Learner teachers.

Social Studies

Economics, history, geography, sociology, anthropology, psychology … we have you covered.

Classroom Ideas

The Best Thanksgiving Poems for Kids of All Ages

Poems to spark conversation and reflection.

Oct 05 / BY Jeanne Croteau, M.S., Psychology, Master TEFL Certified

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Is Back, and 500 Schools Will Win!

Inspire your students to tackle real community problems through STEM.

Oct 02 / BY Malia Bartek

100 Interesting Writing Prompts for High School (Plus Free Slides)

Creative writing, journal prompts, short response, and more!

Oct 02 / BY Jill Staake, B.S., Secondary ELA Education

77 Best Short Stories To Teach in Middle School

Get middle schoolers to fall in love with short stories, from Bradbury to Vonnegut.

Oct 02 / BY Sean Hogan, M.Ed., English
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