New on TikTok: Voices of Power Bellringer Series Looking for a powerful way to teach Black history? This Voices of Power bellringer series introduces 42 Pan-African heroes from Africa, the Caribbean, the U.S., and the U.K. From Queen Nzinga to Claudia Jones, your students will meet freedom fighters, deep thinkers, artists, and organizers who shaped the world. Each bellringer includes: 🔢 A verified quote(15 words or fewer) 🔢 3 easy-to-read historical facts 🔢 1 critical thinking question 🔢 1 SEL prompt aligned to CASEL standards These are not just facts. They’re bridges to identity, confidence, and purpose. Use them for: • Morning warm-ups. • Sub plans • Journal starters • Socratic discussions • Bell-to-bell learning • Black History Month across the Diaspora This printable pack is: 🔢 Sub-friendly 🔢 No prep 🔢 Designed for Grades 5–9 🔢 Perfect for U.S., U.K., Caribbean, and homeschool classrooms This lesson series introduces 42 Pan-African heroes from Africa, the Caribbean, the U.S., and the U.K. From Queen Nzinga to Claudia Jones, your students will meet leaders, thinkers, artists, and freedom fighters. Each bellringer includes a verified quote, three easy-to-read facts, and one critical thinking prompt. It also features a Social-Emotional Learning question aligned with CASEL standards. Every prompt invites students to reflect on identity, purpose, and connection. Use these bell ringers for morning warm-ups, discussion starters, substitute plans, or daily journals. They’re printable, sub-friendly, and designed to build student confidence and cultural pride. No extra prep required—just print and teach. Make this Black History Month unforgettable—with Voices of Power. Available now from The Garvey Classroom at Teachers Pay Teachers. Questions to drive engagement (and search signals): • What’s your go-to activity for teaching Black excellence? • Which Pan-African hero should every student know? • Do your students know about Claudia Jones? • How are you bringing SEL into Black History Month this year? This video answers: - How to teach Black history with no prep - Pan-African leaders for classroom bellringers - Culturally responsive teaching for middle school - SEL and Black identity prompts - Printable Black History Month activities - Diaspora education across Africa, the Caribbean, and the U.S. Get the full resource: Available now on The Garvey Classroom at Teachers Pay Teachers. Your classroom. Their legacy. One bellringer at a time. #BlackHistoryMonth #PanAfricanHeroes #PrintableBellringers #CASEL #MarcusGarvey #QueenNzinga #ClaudiaJones #BlackEducators #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching #TheGarveyClassroom #TeachersOfTikTok #MiddleSchoolELA #HistoryTeachers #HomeschoolHistory #AfricanDiaspora #TPTResources

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