Juneteenth Resources for the Classroom

Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States. Nearly all of the states in the United States recognize Juneteenth as a holiday, but Juneteenth is not a national holiday. There is a huge push to have Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday because of its significant importance in American history. If you have never taught about Juneteenth in your classroom or if you’re looking for resources to expand your current curriculum, here are a few resources to explore.

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Digital Resources

Juneteenth Flipbook
This is a flipbook that I created as a quick but effective way to teach your students the history of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth eBook and Activities created by Read Like a Rockstar
Juneteenth Reading Passage & Primary Source Analysis created by Michelle McDonald
What is Juneteenth? created by Creative Access

Useful Links

The Official Juneteenth Website
What Is Juneteenth? By Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
History Stories: What Is Juneteenth?

Video Resources

What is Juneteenth?
What is Juneteenth?
This is Why Juneteenth Is Important for America
What is Juneteenth?
History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth: All About the Holidays

Educational Books

Juneteenth for Mazie
All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom
Sophie and Lelah Celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth

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