Art Activities For Black History Month

 

Discover practical ways to build meaningful diversity into your Art and Design curriculum. Explore how to broaden representation, introduce a wider range of artists and perspectives, and make inclusive practice part of everyday teaching.

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More practical tips for bringing diversity into the classroom

 

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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.
 Diversity in History

Encourage using varied sources and highlight lesser-known figures to give pupils a more inclusive understanding of history.
 Diversity in Music

Explore how to decolonise your music curriculum by incorporating diverse musical traditions beyond Western styles.
 Decolonising History

Understand the importance of presenting a balanced and inclusive understanding of the past.

 

Diverse lesson plans

 

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.

 

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History
  • Year 2 – Highlight the significance of Bessie Coleman.
  • Year 5 – Examine Tudor life with a focus on a Black trumpeter and African lives in Tudor England.
  • Year 6 – Learn about the significance of Mary Seacole.
  • Year 6 – Understand reasons for migration to Britain during and after WWII.
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Art and design
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RSE & PSHE
  • EYFS – Similarities and differences
  • Year 2 – How are we all different and the same?
  • Year 6 – How can we challenge unfairness?
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Music
  • KS2 Instrumental – Introduce pupils to Caribbean music styles.
  • Year 3 – Pupils combine musical elements to form a reggae band.
  • Year 5 – Explore music traditions from South and West Africa.

 

Diversity webinars and podcasts

 

Podcast: Diversity, equity and inclusion in primary schools

Explore what diversity, equity and inclusion look like in primary schools, with practical advice and classroom examples to help teachers embed DEI confidently.
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Webinar: Diversity in Art and design

Learn how to create a diverse and authentic primary Art and Design curriculum that reflects different experiences and the world children live in.

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Webinar: Diversity and inclusion in Music

Explore practical ways to broaden representation in primary Music and build a more culturally diverse and inclusive curriculum through everyday teaching.

Webinar: Promoting diversity in foundation subjects

Discover practical strategies for promoting diversity across foundation subjects, improving representation and embedding inclusive approaches throughout the primary curriculum.

 

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