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We have two versions of this lovely Valentine's Day colouring page. The first is perfect for younger children, and shows a little girl all wrapped up for the February weather, walking to the postbox to post a special Valentine's Day card.

Learning about Harriet Tubman, it is hard to imagine the sort of hardship she endured and overcame, and the bravery that would have been needed to return again and again to the south to rescue more slaves to freedom.

Here's a lovely idea for some Chinese New Year crafting - which is also useful! Children can work out the next animal of the Chinese Zodiac in advance, or check the signs of friends and family! And if you choose, you can get them involved in the maths of it all, too!

Start learning about George Washington Carver, who was a prominent scientist in the early 20th Century and did much to encourage black people to go to university. We have a matching writing page for children to write down their notes or their own biography, too.

Children can use this smart writing page for recording what they have learned about the great Dr Martin Luther King. This page matches our short bio printable.

Here is a printable short biography of Frederick Douglass in simplied language, written specially for younger children. It's a great place to start when learning about this inspiring gentleman. We have a writing page to match.

Here's a short biography printable on Rosa Parks - perfect for a quick study or for younger children. We have a matching writing page too.

Read our short biography / fact sheet of Bessie Coleman, an extraordinary woman fighting to achieve her dreams of flying planes at a time when women and black people weren't allowed to do either in America.  

6th February 2022 marked the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth to the throne and in June 2022 we celebrated her Platinum Jubilee. What a wonderful service she has given this country and the Commonwealth!