Black History Month: Resources For Primary Teachers

Teach about diversity with our engaging resources across Art & Design, History, Music, and RSE & PSHE! Discover inspiring lessons, explore our informative blogs filled with tips and activities, and don’t miss our webinar on Diversity in Music.

Practical tips for bringing diversity into the classroom

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A colourful grid of multiple outlines of a head each with different background and patterns

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Diversity in Art

Explore activities relating to diverse artists and art styles that you can do with your class during Black History Month.

Diverse lessons

Explore a range of lessons designed to promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity across subjects. Each lesson has resources and teacher guidance to empower pupils to engage with different cultures and perspectives.

History

Year 2 – Highlight the significance of Bessie Coleman.
Year 5/6 – Examine Tudor life with a focus on a Black trumpeter and African lives in Tudor England.
Year 5/6 – Learn about the significance of Mary Seacole.
Year 6 – Understand reasons for migration to Britain during and after WWII.

Art and design

Year 2 Painting – Make collage inspired by Romare Bearden.
Year 4 Sculpture – Create sculptures based on El Anatsui’s work.
Year 6 Painting – Explore abstract art through Frank Bowling.

RSE & PSHE

Year 4 – Appreciate diversity in a community.
Year 6 – Recognise and challenge prejudice.
Year 6 – Understand the value of diversity in a community.

Music

KS2 Instrumental – Introduce pupils to Caribbean music styles.
Year 5 – Explore music traditions from South and West Africa.
Year 5 – Teach pupils about the origins and development of Blues music.

Diversity and inclusion in Music webinar

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Learn about decolonising the curriculum and gain practical support for introducing more diversity into music lessons. Dr. Stafford shares strategies to broaden teachers’ experiences and explains how Kapow Primary’s Music scheme embraces cultural diversity for a more inclusive curriculum.

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