Education & History

Ever wondered what Black History Month was all about? Or where limbo dancing came from?
Maybe these articles will be able to answer your questions

(Sources are on each article)

Mirrors & Windows

Mirrors & Windows

Books Are Never Just Books:

Walk into any ELC, primary or secondary classroom and you’ll find books everywhere - on shelves, in story corners, in quiet areas and in libraries etc.

But take a moment to ask:
Whose stories are being told? Who gets to be the hero? Who is missing?

ACAMHA, in partnership with Highland One World, have created a new resource to help educators and practitioners look at their libraries, and their teaching, through an anti-racist lens.

Because children’s books aren’t just about language or imagination.
They shape identity.
They build empathy.

And they send powerful messages about who belongs.

Grounded in the Mirrors and Windows theory, this guide supports practitioners to:

Choose books that reflect children’s own identities (mirrors)

Share stories that offer insight into other lived experiences (windows)

Use literature to open up age-appropriate conversations about race, fairness, and belonging

The ideas is that the resources will offer A practical guide to critically appraise your book collection and create a platform where you can challenge biases and spark discussions. These resources have been carefully created to help eleviate the pressure on teaching staff when it comes to finding age appropriate books.

You don’t need to start from scratch, just start with intention.

To download the guide and the book lists, click the button or go to https://highlandoneworld.org.uk/for-teachers/resources/mirrors-windows-developing-anti-racist-education-through-books/

Black History Month

Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration which recognises important events, achievements, and work by black people. In North America, it takes place in February, while in the UK, Ireland and Holland, it takes place in October.

Important People

Important People

Any idea who these people are?  No?  Click the link to find out


Kingoo

Guess Who

Any idea who the man wearing the hat is and why he's so important in Kenyan history?

Did You Know

Did You Know

A couple of snippets of information and facts


Limbo Dancing

Limbo Dancing

Interested in where Limbo Dancing originated?


Music

Music

We have information on the history of various musical instruments here


Mangos

Just For Fun

And to finish with, just a random fun fact about mangos


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