ABC's With A Little History, Please!

Ready to learn the alphabet, practice handwriting, and learn a little history?  Here’s an activity for your preschoolers and kindergartners that will engage young learners with foundational skills such as handwriting, learning the alphabet, grade level history and critical thinking.

ABC’s With A Little History, Please! is an:

• Integrated Learning Experience: This activity expertly combines core early childhood education components. Students will trace the letter, write the letter on designated handwriting lines, and color the accompanying picture. This multi-sensory approach reinforces fine motor skills, letter recognition, and print awareness.

• Meaningful Historical Content: Go beyond simple ABCs! Each letter introduces a significant African American historical figure or concept, from Alvin Ailey (A) and Bessie Coleman (B) to Rosa Parks (R) and Zora Neale Hurston (Z). Your child will learn about trailblazers like Jackie Robinson, the first Black man in major league baseball, Katherine Johnson, the NASA mathematician, and the bravery of the Tuskegee Airmen.

• Fosters Critical Thinking & Discussion: Every page concludes with a "Talk about it!" discussion prompt. These thought-provoking questions encourage critical thinking skills and deeper engagement with the historical content, such as "What makes someone a hero?" (Crispus Attucks) or "Why is it important to tell the truth?" (Ida B. Wells).

• Common Core Alignment: Rest assured that this educational resource aligns with key Common Core State Standards for Kindergarten language arts, including CCSS.RF.K.1 (Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print) and CCSS.RF.K.1.D (Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet).

• Versatile & Ready-to-Use: As a digital download, you get immediate access to this printable curriculum. It's designed to be easily incorporated into your homeschooling curriculum or used as a valuable classroom resource for Pre-K and Kindergarten literacy centers.

This comprehensive Pre-K Kindergarten alphabet activity includes:

• 26 engaging activity pages, one for each letter of the alphabet.

• Each page features a large uppercase and lowercase letter for tracing and writing practice.

• A relevant historical image to color, depicting the African American hero or concept introduced.

• A brief, child-friendly description of the historical figure's contributions.

• A "Talk about it!" discussion prompt to facilitate meaningful conversations.

Empower your young learners with a strong foundation in literacy while instilling an appreciation for history and the profound impact of African American pioneers. Download ABC's With A Little History, Please! today and make learning an unforgettable adventure!