Planning Black History Month

One of the questions I hear every year around this time is:

“How do I plan Black History Month in a way that’s meaningful, but still realistic for my schedule?”

Here’s the honest answer I’ve learned over time:
You don’t need a brand-new unit to do this well.

Strong Black History Month instruction often comes from thoughtful structure, not more activities. A clear plan for read-alouds, discussion, and follow-up work gives students space to engage deeply without overwhelming you.

That’s why I wanted to share this.

From January 25–27, I’m participating in a collaborative Black History Month resource collection created by Black educators. The resources in this collection are designed to support planning practically, especially if you’re looking to integrate Black History Month into lessons you already teach.

Inside the collection, you’ll find:

• Free resources you can use immediately
• $1 and $2 planning tools
• Materials that help organize read-alouds, discussions, and classroom activities across the month

If Black History Month is coming up in your planning, this is a good time to gather resources that will be useful.

You can explore the full collection here:
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Thanks for reading today.

If you want to keep learning alongside me, you can find me on Instagram at @talesofpattypepper, where I share classroom planning ideas, instructional reflections, and real teacher life.
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I’ll meet you back here next week!​
​​Patty

P.S. The goal isn’t to do everything. It’s to choose a few strong anchors that support learning all month long.

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