Whether you do just one of these with your kids or pair several of the activities together, they're a great way to respectfully observe the holiday.
, it is extremely important to me for my kids to have accurate depictions of history beyond what is taught in schools. My oldest child is only 7, and therefore I have to think outside of the box for age appropriate ways to teach them about pretty much anything. They already learn the public school’s version of history, but teaching goes beyond the classroom. Here are some age appropriate ways I teach my early elementary-aged children about Juneteenth.
PBS Kids’ Juneteenth video explains about the significance of the holiday in an age appropriate format. And clocking in at just under a minute and a half, it’s perfect for those little attention spans. “What is Juneteenth and Why Do We Celebrate?” by BrainPOP is a fun and informative animated video. With an almost 8 minute run time it’s a little longer, but it held my 7-year-old’s interest. It’s definitely a conversation starter, so pause, take breaks, and talk it through.Books centering around Juneteenth are another easy way to teach the history and commemorate the day.
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