Happy Juneteenth, educators! Today we are commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., and also emphasizing the importance of continued education on the lasting legacy enslavement and Black resistance have had on the country we know today. We hope you and your students are able to celebrate today and continue teaching and learning Black history throughout the year.

This month, we launched The 1619 Project for Grades 2–6: Exploring Enslavement and Resistance. Using elementary-friendly texts and multimedia resources from The 1619 Project, students will learn about the history, culture, and resistance of early African civilizations; enslaved Black Americans; and contemporary Black American communities. The collection includes 10 activities that can be implemented as a series or independently.

These activities are hosted on Mizzen Education, a free digital platform that supports educators in the out-of-school-time space and the classroom by curating exciting learning resources and opportunities. If you don’t already have one, create your free account today to access the complete collection, including step-by-step instructions, downloadable worksheets, and tips for differentiation.

Looking for resources for older students? We have a full collection of 1619activities for grades 7–12 available in partnership with Mizzen Education too!

Mizzen Education, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit on a mission to empower, uplift, and support out-of-school time educators.

Built with practitioners, our digital platform of curated learning resources offers thousands of K-12 activities—for free—that spark curiosity, joy, and a love of learning for young people everywhere. From STEM, art, and youth voice to digital and media literacy, find it all on Mizzen Education.