Free African Themed Worksheets for Kids

Product format: Digital eUnit of Study

A comprehensive Unit of study following Idia of Benin Kingdom children's picture book. 

This no-prep Book Study has 51 pages of engaging Common Core-aligned activities/printables designed to delve deeper into Idia of the Benin Kingdom.

Idia of the Benin Kingdom is an empowering children's picture book (loved by kids ages 4-12) that takes readers on a beautifully illustrated journey to the 1500s in ancient Africa. Readers are captivated as they watch Idia transform herself from the young and curious daughter of a village warrior to becoming the Queen of the Kingdom of Benin.

The Unit of Study covers:

• KWL chart
• Vocab adventure
• ReadAloud
• Sequencing Activity
• Quick Draw/ Gallery Walk 
• Quick Write 
• Reading Assignment 
• What is culture- Grafitti Wall?
• Venn Diagram
• Map Reading 
• History Tidbits
• Extension Activities

Common Core Standards Covered:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.1
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.2
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.3
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.4
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.5
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.7
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.9
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.10

Product format: Digital eUnit of Study

A comprehensive Unit of study following Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba children's picture book. 

This no-prep Book Study has 49 pages of engaging Common Core-aligned activities/printables designed to delve deeper into Idia of the Benin Kingdom.

Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba follows the story of a renowned African legend named Queen Njinga and serves to teach the historical truth behind her inspirational story in a way that is relatable to today's kids.

The Unit of Study covers:

• KWL chart
• Vocab adventure
• ReadAloud
• Sequencing Activity
• Quick Draw/ Gallery Walk 
• Quick Write 
• Reading Assignment 
• What is culture- Grafitti Wall?
• Venn Diagram
• Map Reading 
• History Tidbits
• Extension Activities

Common Core Standards Covered:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.1
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.2
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.3
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.4
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.5
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.7
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.9
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.10

Product format: Digital eLesson Plan

Accompanying Lesson Plan to the Idia of the Benin Kingdom children's picture book.

This lesson plan covers

• Inferencing
• Recounting story events
• Making observations
• World languages
• Reading comprehension
• Communication and writing
• Fine art; and
• Historical thinking

Product format: Digital eLesson Plan

Accompanying Lesson Plan to the Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba children's picture book.

This lesson plan covers

• Inferencing
• Describing story characters
• Decoding word meanings
• Recounting story events
• Making observations
• World languages
• Reading comprehension
• Communication and writing
• Exploring geography and maps
• Exploring historical biographies; and
• Historical thinking

Product format: Digital eBook

Our Ancestories African History Curriculum is a 40-week workbook designed to teach children about African history and culture from past to present times. Young learners will discover how life in Africa has greatly evolved for centuries and how its culture has shaped the world along the way. In this workbook, African history is not just a story about one continent. Children of all ethnic backgrounds can connect, relate, and learn about Africa as a part of their own cultural stories.

Product format: Digital eLesson Plan

Accompanying Lesson Plan to the Imhotep of Ancient Kemet children's picture book.

This lesson plan covers

• Recounting story events
  
• Describing connections between historical events
• Comparing and contrasting, drawing conclusions, making inferences
  
• Collaborative discussing, reflecting, and inferring. 
  
• Making observations
• Hieroglyph decoding
  
• Reading comprehension
• Communication and writing
• Exploring geography and maps; and
• Historical thinking

Product format: Digital eLesson Plan

Accompanying Lesson Plan to the Sunjata of the Mande Empire children's picture book.

This lesson plan covers

• Inferencing
• Describing story characters
• Decoding word meanings
• Recounting story events
• Making observations
• World languages
• Reading comprehension
• Communication and writing
• Exploring geography and maps
• Exploring historical biographies; and
• Historical thinking

Accompanying Coloring and Activity Book to the Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba picture book.

Accompanying coloring and activity book to the Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba picture book. Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba follows the story of a renowned African legend named Queen Njinga and serves to teach the historical truth behind her inspirational story in a way that is relatable to today's kids.

Created with input from educators and subject matter experts, this unique coloring book is the perfect way to introduce children ages 4 to 13 to the incredible culture of Africa. Filled with over 48 pages of educational content covering ancient African history, young readers are encouraged to learn more about African rulers, art, and facts.

On every page, you’ll find new exercises, challenges, and creative tasks that will spark imaginations while providing a way to learn about Africa's rich history and culture.

This workbook is perfect for teachers and parents who want to provide Afro-centric educational and engaging activities to kids.