Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to explore and appreciate the stories and experiences of Black girls through reading and discussion.

Materials and Prep

• A selection of age-appropriate books featuring Black girls as main characters
• A comfortable reading area with pillows or cushions
• Discussion prompts or questions related to the books

Activities

1. Introduce the concept of diversity and explain that people come from different backgrounds and have unique stories to share.
2. Read aloud a book featuring a Black girl as the main character. Encourage active listening and engagement by asking questions throughout the story.
3. After reading, have a discussion about the book. Ask open-ended questions like:
   • "What did you like about the story?"
   • "What challenges did the main character face?"
   • "How did the main character solve those challenges?"
   • "Can you relate to any part of the story?"
4. Read another book featuring a different Black girl character, and repeat the discussion process.
5. Encourage creativity and self-expression by inviting the student to draw or write about their favorite part of the stories or create their own short story featuring a Black girl as the main character.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to read books about Black girls. They have special stories to tell."
• "People come from different backgrounds and have different experiences. Black girls have their own unique stories."
• "Let's listen carefully to the stories and think about how the characters solve their problems."
• "What did you like about the story? Did you have a favorite part?"
• "Did you notice any challenges the main character faced? How did they solve those challenges?"
• "Can you think of a time when you faced a challenge? How did you handle it?"
• "Now, let's use our imagination and create our own story with a Black girl as the main character."