Juneteenth is a special day when we celebrate the end of slavery in America and think about how we can make sure everyone is treated fairly and equally. It's a time to celebrate accomplishments and freedom for Black people and to remember that we still have work to do to make sure everyone has the same opportunities.
Although our 2 and 3 year old may not be able to fully understand the reason we celebrate Juneteenth, there are still ways we can include them in the celebration and create opportunities to learn.
If you're looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth with your little one keep reading!
These coloring sheets aren't just super adorable, but also a great way to talk about cool facts while coloring these historic icons.
Sensory play is a great way to create learning opportunities. And with this particular, the word of focus is "Freedom"
This is really too pretty to touch, but it did bring up the questions about Africa. And it's worth the rice mix for curious minds!
A few books from our story time this week celebrating being Black! It's so important to teach our little ones to be proud of who they are.
What I love most about this holiday is the fact we can celebrate all of the black excellence and pay homage to the icons who made a difference. It's also a reminder that we are still fighting the fight everyday.
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