Famous Black Artists Posters
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Famous Black Artists Posters" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
8 pages in this set
Famous Black Artists Posters for K to 2nd grade: 7 color posters with a name banner, portrait, role, life dates and a short paragraph on each artist. Part of our Black History Month holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
An adult reads each paragraph aloud, as printed on the poster. Pair a poster with an art session, such as painting in dabs after reading about Alma Thomas or making a paper quilt after Faith Ringgold.
What students will practice
- Introduces Kindergarten to 2nd grade students to Black Americans who changed history in science, the arts, civil rights and leadership.
- Gives the class a poster to read together, point to and talk about.
- Made for Kindergarten to 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Famous Black Artists Posters?
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An adult reads each paragraph aloud, as printed on the poster. Pair a poster with an art session, such as painting in dabs after reading about Alma Thomas or making a paper quilt after Faith Ringgold.
What are the Famous Black Artists Posters?
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Seven posters after the cover: Augusta Savage, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Horace Pippin, Edmonia Lewis, Jacob Lawrence, Faith Ringgold and Alma Thomas. Each has a name banner, a portrait, the person's role and life dates, and a two or three sentence paragraph about their art.
Can I use the Famous Black Artists Posters at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 2nd Grade Black History Month resources are there?
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9 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 31 Black History Month resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Black History Month activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Black History Month resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 5-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Black History Month resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 8 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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