Celebrate Black History Month With Our Ready-To-Teach Primary Resources
If you are looking for simple and engaging Black History Month resources for your class, you’re in the right place. Our resources have been created by teachers who are dedicated to bringing diversity and inclusion to your lessons. These ready-to-teach Black History Month resources and activities are perfect for both KS1 and KS2 and will help children learn about important people and events in Black History.
What is Black History Month?
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements, history and culture of Black people in the UK and around the world. It’s usually marked every October in schools and communities across the UK.
By teaching Black History Month in primary schools, we help children see the value of diversity, challenge stereotypes and understand how the past shapes our world today.
You don’t need to cover everything at once – even one well-taught lesson can create meaningful discussions and lasting learning.
What’s Included in Our Black History Month Teaching Resources?
Each pack comes with everything you need to teach a full Black History Month lesson – no extra planning needed! You’ll get:
- Black History Month lesson plans written by teachers
- Worksheets and activities
- Slides to guide your teaching
- Fun and meaningful tasks that get children thinking
- Clear learning goals and helpful teaching tips
You can use our resources for whole-class lessons, small groups or even assemblies.
Why Teach Black History Month in Primary Schools?
Teaching Black History Month in primary schools helps children develop a broader, more inclusive understanding of the past. It shines a light on the contributions, struggles and achievements of Black individuals throughout history, many of whom are often overlooked in traditional narratives. Black History Month lessons can help your students:
- Learn about key Black figures from history
- Understand fairness, respect and equality
- Celebrate different cultures and communities
- Ask questions and talk about the world around them
All of our Black History Month resources for primary schools are made for young learners. They’re age-appropriate and easy to follow, but also comprehensive.
You Can Use Our Black History Month Resources in October and All Year Round!
Black History shouldn’t be limited to just one month. Using Black History Month resources throughout the year helps ensure diversity, inclusion and representation are embedded into your curriculum all year round, not just in October.
Our Black History Month teaching resources work well across the academic year. You can use them during:
- PSHE or citizenship lessons
- History topics on civil rights or famous people
- School events or special assemblies
- Diversity and inclusion projects
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We encourage you to explore our resources on other major history topics like:
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Black History Month Resources FAQs
Are these suitable for mixed-age classes?
Yes, the majority of our Black History Month lesson packs can be taught in mixed-age classes. With the inclusion of three differentiated activities, plus an alternative suggestion, you’ll find learning suitable for children across a phase.
Do I need a subscription to use these?
No, you do not need a subscription to access our Black History Month teaching resources. You can simply choose whichever resources you need, head through the checkout, then download the resources directly from your PlanBee account.
What are the learning objectives for Black History Month?
The learning objectives covered within our Black History Month lesson plans vary depending on the focus of the lesson. Many of our History-specific lessons, such as ‘The Bristol Bus Boycott’ or ‘The Windrush Generation’ cover the National Curriculum objective ‘a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066’, whereas other schemes, such as our ‘Coming to England’ English lesson pack for Year 1, will focus more widely on English objectives. Whichever Black History Month lesson pack you choose, you can explore the objectives covered within the product page.
