Black History Month Activities for Preschool & Kindergarten

Black History Month is an important time to celebrate the contributions, achievements, and stories of influential African Americans. At 2 Motivated Moms, we believe even our youngest learners can begin to explore and appreciate these stories through meaningful, hands-on activities. Here’s a peek at a few of our favorite Black History Month lessons designed specifically for preschool and kindergarten learners.

Garrett Morgan: Let’s Make a Traffic Light!

One of the exciting lessons in our Black History Month Bundle honors Garrett Morgan, the brilliant inventor of the traffic light. This lesson begins with a read-aloud featuring rhyming text about Morgan’s life and contributions. Then, learners dive into a fun, hands-on craft that builds fine motor skills while celebrating his invention.

Supplies Needed:

• Traffic light template

• Red, yellow, and green construction paper

• Optional: red, yellow, and green paint

Activity Instructions:

1. Start by coloring the traffic light with crayons or colored pencils.

2. Tear the construction paper into small pieces—this is a great fine motor workout!

3. Sort the ripped pieces into red, yellow, and green piles.

4. Show your learners a real traffic light so they can follow the correct order of colors.

5. Glue the ripped paper onto the template to build a colorful traffic light.

Tip: Not into ripping paper? No problem—paint works just as well and adds a fun sensory element to the activity!

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Mae Jemison: Shapes in Space

Inspire your students with the story of Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel in space! This activity combines early geometry skills with history as learners review basic shapes while learning about Mae’s incredible journey.

This lesson is open-and-go and includes all the printable materials needed for a no-prep, high-impact activity. Watch your learners light up as they learn about space and shapes at the same time!

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Hands & Hearts

Help your students understand the importance of kindness, equality, and dreams through a touching lesson on Martin Luther King, Jr. This activity allows for creative expression while emphasizing the beauty of diversity and unity.

Activity Options Include:

• Coloring a heart template

• Tracing and painting handprints in a variety of skin tones

• Stamping hands around a quote or image of MLK

This simple yet meaningful craft encourages conversation and teaches children about love, fairness, and standing up for what’s right.

Grab the Full Bundle!

Want more ways to bring Black History Month to life in your classroom or home? Our Black History Month Bundle includes 8 complete lesson plans, engaging printables, and book recommendations to help young children learn about important African American figures in a developmentally appropriate way.

Whether you're a teacher, homeschool parent, or caregiver, our resources make it easy to teach big ideas to little learners—one inspiring story at a time.

Check out this bundle on our website or Teachers Pay Teachers Store.