Black History Timeline for Children

Help your class explore some of the most significant moments in Black history with this engaging Black History Timeline for KS2 children.

Inside you’ll find a clear, child-friendly timeline highlighting key events and figures – from Mary Seacole’s bravery in the Crimean War to Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement, through to the Windrush Generation and the election of Barack Obama.

To deepen learning, children can cut out and order the timeline cards themselves, putting events into the correct chronological sequence.

Perfect as a quick, meaningful activity for Black History Month or to support broader history lessons, this printable resource is ready to download and use in class today.