Celebrating Black History & Excellence

Celebrating Black History Month in preschool and school age programs helps children build an early understanding of identity, fairness, and belonging. Young children notice differences and similarities, and SCCS educators guide those observations in positive, inclusive ways. Sharing stories about leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks allows teachers to focus on simple, age-appropriate themes like kindness, courage, and standing up for others. Highlighting trailblazers like Mae Jemison can spark conversations about dreams and possibility.

This work doesn’t have to involve detailed history lessons. It can be as simple as sharing inclusive picture books, highlighting Black artists and innovators, exploring music and creative expression, and making sure materials represent diverse cultures throughout the year.

This commitment aligns directly with our core value of social justice. By intentionally uplifting Black history and culture, early learning communities affirm every child’s identity and help lay the foundation for equity and inclusion from the very beginning.