3 (More) Black History Month Assembly Ideas

3 Black History Month assembly ideas for upper elementary school that are fun and easy to do!

1. Teach reading and language arts skills using Black history texts

There are a variety of Black history texts that can be used to teach reading and ELA such as poems by Phillis Wheatley, texts by authors like Michele Obama and Frederick Douglass, and rap songs by Run DMC. Using these unique and authentic texts in your classroom not only celebrates Black History Month but also provides your students with engaging and meaningful reading and ELA activities.

Have your students read and analyze these texts for a fun and standards-aligned good time. If you need clean rap song lyrics, Rap Opera for Kids provides a wide variety of student-friendly songs with done-for-you reading activities.

This can help them to teach critical reading skills such as close reading, text analysis, and interpretation. You can also use them to teach vocabulary, as many of our rap songs contain rich and complex language with content-vocabulary words.

In addition to teaching reading skills, use these activities foster a love of reading in your students. Many kids are drawn to rap music and will be excited to read and analyze the lyrics. By making reading fun and engaging, you can help to build a lifelong love of reading in your students.

2. Host a talent show or talent share

Encourage your students to share their talents with the rest of the school. This could be singing, dancing, playing an instrument, or something else entirely unique to each student. By showcasing the talents of your diverse student body, you can celebrate the unique gifts and abilities of each individual.

If your students need help finding a relevant song and dance, check out our dance for our History of Hip Hop and Rap Music song below. It’s fun, easy to follow along with, and puts on a good show for any audience.

If you need Black History Month songs that are clean, use these Rap Opera for Kids songs.

You can also use this Rap Opera for Kids musical to extend the talent show into a rap-opera musical.

Students can practice on their devices anywhere with the music available on YouTube!

3. Plan a field trip to a local museum or cultural center

Many cities and towns have museums or cultural centers that focus on Black American history and culture. By taking your students on a field trip, you can give them the opportunity to learn about different cultures and histories in a hands-on way. Be sure to plan your trip in advance and make arrangements for transportation and supervision.

And +1 for the culture : )

4. Invite a local Black leader or heritage group to speak to your students

This could be a community organizer, a civil rights leader, or someone who is working to make positive change in your area. By bringing in a guest speaker, you can give your students the opportunity to learn about real-life role models and the work they are doing to create a more equitable world.

For even more engagement, invite a heritage performance team like an African drummer group or Hip Hop and rap education artist.

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By incorporating these Black History Month ideas for school into your celebration, you can help your students learn about the rich history and culture of Black Americans, and encourage them to be advocates for social justice and equality.

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