Category: Social Studies

• Celebrating Black History Month in Preschool

  

  Why Celebrate Black History Month? Black History Month is an important celebration in the United States. The contributions of many great African-Americans are seen throughout history. In 1962, Carter G. Woodson began our historical celebrations with a week-long national attention to the contributions of African Americans in our history. By the late 1960s, the civil…

• Create an African Necklace

  

  During their early years, children become aware of their surroundings. They start noticing the differences andsimilarities of their peers and things around them. This is an important time for parents and teachers to help children attain a positive attitude and perspective of themselves and of different cultures. We can help by talking to children about…

• Safari STEAM Play Ideas

  

  STEAM Stations encourage children to investigate, experiment, and discover indoors/outdoors. Bring STEAM immediately to your children with easy-to-set-up activities from Experience Curriculum. Safari Habitat Go outside and gather different nature items to create a mini habitat for toy animals. What will they eat? Where will they sleep? What is the safe area? What could be…

• 5 Great Stories About African Culture

  

  Although the Swahili word safari means “journey,” children need not travel far to experience international culture. Whether it’s to observe wild animals or learn about ethnic food and music, reading can offer young children colorful insights into far-away lands. As they become aware of their own identities within a family and community, they are naturally…