About Us

Our mission is to make Black history accessible, accurate, and engaging for young learners.

Our Mission

Black History Guides was created with a simple belief: every child deserves access to accurate, engaging, and well-designed teaching resources about Black history. We build lesson plans, workbooks, and flashcards that bring history to life for students in grades K–8.

What We Offer

Each teaching bundle includes three professionally designed resources:

  • Lesson Plans: Structured guides with learning objectives, essential questions, vocabulary, and activities aligned to educational standards.
  • Student Workbooks: Interactive exercises including reading comprehension, critical thinking questions, timelines, and creative activities.
  • Flashcard Sets: 40-card sets covering key facts, dates, vocabulary, and concepts for review and study.

Our Approach to Accuracy

We take accuracy seriously. Every fact in our resources goes through a 4-layer verification system:

  • Research: Primary and secondary source research from trusted institutions.
  • Verification: Cross-referencing with the Library of Congress, Smithsonian, and university archives.
  • Writing: Age-appropriate content written for young learners while maintaining historical accuracy.
  • Audit: Final review for factual accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and educational value.

Who We Serve

Our resources are designed for:

  • Teachers: Ready-to-use lesson plans that save hours of prep time.
  • Parents: Engaging materials for homeschool families and supplemental learning at home.
  • Students: Fun, colorful resources that make history come alive for curious young minds.

Have questions or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Visit our contact page.