This month we celebrate Black History Month! The month of February honors the important role black people play in the story of our country. Across the United States, schools and communities organize to learn more about Black History and Culture.
This month we celebrate Black History Month! The month of February honors the important role black people play in the story of our country. Across the United States, schools and communities organize to learn more about Black History and Culture.
Lowe 1st grade teacher Ms. Finley will read
a story to celebrate Black History month.
As you listen to today's story, ask yourself : "Is this book a mirror or window to me?" After listening to the story complete the reflect sheet found on the Home Page. Then remind your teacher to complete the form for your class (located on the Home Page).
Your Name is Song,
By Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Saddened by her classmates’ and teacher’s mispronunciations of her name, a girl is empowered by her discovery that names are like songs when she and her mom celebrate the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names.
*To play the movie in full screen, click on the movie and then click the full screen icon on the bottom black menu bar.
Would you like to learn more about Black History Month?
Click on the links below to learn more.