#1) Play A Memory Game About African Americans
My First Matching Game, A Memory Game About African Americans is said to be suitable for ages 3-6, however, all ages can play this game and learn from it. Why? Because, this is not your regular memory game.
During this game, not only are you making matches but you are learning about each person’s contributions as you read the biographies from the book included.
Reading the biographies during the game as the matches are made extends the game and makes it truly interactive.
I would encourage families to play together.
#2) Choose a person of interest
Choose a person of interest and research them. Head to your local library or bookstore and grab a book to learn more about that person and their contributions to the world.
For example, did your son just watch the movie Jump In and have an interest in boxing? Why not research more on Jack Johnson?
Jack Johnson was the first African American to win the Heavyweight Championship of the world.
Or, what about Muhammad Ali? We visited Muhammad Ali’s childhood home that has been restored and turned into a museum, as well as visited his grave site in Louisville, KY.
#3) What has your own family contributed?
Often times, we look outside of ourselves and our families, but what about looking within our own families and recognizing what we have contributed to society.
For example…
Why not work together and research your family’s history and complete your own family tree. What can you learn from that? Would you like to take it a step further? How about brainstorming your legacy? What do you want to leave behind besides material things?
#4) Make a visit
This visit can be to anywhere, as long as it adds value to you what you are working to accomplish.
For example, one year we enjoyed a visit to A Place for All People; a special Smithsonian traveling exhibit since we couldn’t make it to the actual museum at that time.
You may also enjoy learning about Kwanzaa.
Final Thoughts
While I have only listed four things in this post, there is so much more that you can do. Get creative in your thinking and go for it.
Lastly, you shouldn’t have to wait for the month of February to participate in educating yourself on the history and accomplishments of black people. This is something that can be done year round. Wouldn’t you agree?
This page contains affiliate links to products I recommend.
1 Comment