Explore Black History Month 2026 with this ready-to-use KS1 teaching pack, featuring a 22-slide PowerPoint, 12 pupil activity sheets, teacher guidance and complete answers.

Designed for Year 1 and Year 2 (ages 5–7), this resource introduces pupils to the lives and contributions of Mary Seacole, Walter Tull, Lilian Bader and Mae Jemison through accessible historical information, classroom discussions and engaging activities.

What’s Included?

• 22-slide PowerPoint (4:3 format) with illustrated historical profiles, vocabulary, recall questions and discussion activities
• Four short reading comprehension activities exploring the lives and achievements of the featured individuals
• Vocabulary, matching and timeline activities to develop historical understanding and recall
• Community contribution activities exploring how different people help others
• Creative and reflection tasks, including an inspirational person activity, learning poster and personal reflection
• 12 printable pupil activity pages with clear instructions and writing spaces
• Teacher guidance with suggested teaching activities and inclusive discussion advice
• Two-page answer guide and teacher reference sources

Ideal For

Black History Month 2026, KS1 History lessons, classroom discussions, reading comprehension, cross-curricular learning and celebrating achievements and contributions.

Activities can be used individually or across several short lessons, with opportunities for speaking, writing, drawing and reflection.

Files Included

• 22-slide PowerPoint (.pptx) – 4:3 classroom presentation
• 17-page A4 portrait PDF (.pdf) – 12 pupil activity pages, teacher notes, answers and reference sources

The PDF is a separate printable activity pack, not a copy of the PowerPoint.

Please note: Historical portraits are illustrated interpretations, not original photographs.

KS1 | Years 1–2 | Ages 5–7