How to Teach Children Black History, Racism & Slavery | The Teacher Lady Speaks | Week 1

*🎙️ Teacher Lady Speaks: Exploring Black History with Clarity & Courage* Welcome back to The Teacher Lady Show — your go-to space for joyful stories, honest reflection, and resources that help you teach, parent, and grow with heart. Each week, we explore a new theme with content designed to nourish your mind and your minis: 🍰 *Monday (The Dessert):* A dramatic read-aloud for the littles 📚 *Wednesday (The Sides):* Two Behind the Book reviews — where we go beyond the pages to get to the heart of the story 🍽️ *Friday (The Meat):* One Teacher Lady Speaks episode where I draw on my experience as a seasoned educator to help you teach with clarity, courage, and compassion --- 🗓 This Week’s Theme: *Black History & Culture vs. Racism & Slavery* — and why they are not the same thing. We’re diving deep into how we present Black identity to children — and why centering joy, invention, and legacy matters just as much as telling the hard truths. --- 📚 Featured Books: *What Would the World Be Without Black People?* This powerful picture book celebrates the inventions, contributions, and cultural brilliance of Black people throughout history. Perfect for sparking connection, curiosity, and conversation in any learning space. An American Story: One of slavery, truth and compassion for the people victimized --- 👇🏾 Keep Learning with This Week’s Content: 🎥 Watch the Behind the Book Review:    • Behind the Book: What Would the World Be W...   📖 Watch the Read-Aloud: \[   • The Teacher Lady Reads| What Would The Wor...  ] --- ❤️ Support & Shop: 📚 Grab the Books: What would the world be? Amazon – [https://amzn.to/4lmltQU](https://amzn.to/4lmltQU) Direct from author: ericamburrell.com/shop American Story: Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ecaW8k 🧠 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 💖 *Pay It Forward (The Empathy Library):* [https://www.ericamburrell.com/donate](https://www.ericamburrell.com/donate) 🛍️ *Shop My Books:* [https://www.ericamburrell.com/shop](https://www.ericamburrell.com/shop) 📝 *Join the Newsletter for Weekly Resources:* [www.EricaMBurrell.com](http://www.EricaMBurrell.com) (scroll to the bottom) 📢 *Authors – Want Your Book Featured?* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/...](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/...) --- 🔗 Stay Connected: 📲 TikTok: [  / ericamburrell  ](  / ericamburrell  ) 📸 Instagram: [  / ericamburrell  ](  / ericamburrell  ) 📺 YouTube: [   / @ericamburrell  ](   / @ericamburrell  ) 📘 Facebook: [  / ericamburrell  ](  / ericamburrell  ) - 🧠 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: *Zinn Education Project* – A powerful, free resource offering social justice–centered history lessons rooted in Howard Zinn’s *A People’s History of the United States*. Designed for older children but can be adapted for littles *PBS Kids Black History Activities* – Interactive and age-appropriate games, videos, and stories that uplift Black culture and contributions. *KidLit Black History Collection* – Curated picture books and chapter books centering Black authors, illustrators, and joyful storytelling. *Texas Curriculum Laws* – Including **SB 3**, **HB 3979**, and the **1836 Project**, which restrict how race, slavery, and systemic oppression are discussed in public schools. ✨ Thanks for showing up Let’s raise joyful, informed little humans together. 💛