Black History Month — 52 Weeks of lessons every child deserves. Start now.
Introducing the 52-Week Curriculum

Teach Your Child
Black History Every
Week of the Year

Not just in February. Not just the same five names.

The Because of Them We Can® 52-Week Black History Curriculum gives your child a structured, engaging lesson every single week — covering trailblazers, movements, and moments that most schools never teach. Built for every family that believes Black history is American history. Ages 5–8 and 9–12.

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52
Weekly Lessons
100+
Trailblazers & Movements
2
Age Groups (5-8, 9-12)
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The Problem

Every Child Deserves More Than One Month of Black History

Most schools confine Black history to February — and even then, it's the same handful of figures. Your child's understanding of American history shouldn't depend on a school calendar.

28 Days Isn't Enough

Black history spans continents and centuries. Cramming it into the shortest month of the year shortchanges every child's education.

The Same Five Names

MLK, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman — all important. But what about Mae Jemison, Robert Smalls, Charlotte E. Ray, and hundreds more your child has never heard of?

Parents Shouldn't Have to Scramble

You know your child needs this, but finding quality, age-appropriate content week after week is a full-time job. We did the work so you don't have to.

Why Now

Across the country, Black history is being removed from classrooms, curricula are being revised, and books are being pulled from shelves.

You don't have to wait for the school system to get it right. The Because of Them We Can® 52-Week Curriculum puts a full year of lessons directly in your hands — so no policy, no revision, and no book ban can decide what your child learns.

When they take it out of the classroom, bring it to the kitchen table.

What's Inside

A Full Year of History, Ready to Go

Every week features a complete lesson designed to engage your child — not just inform them.

01

Weekly Trailblazer Profiles

Rich, engaging stories of the people who shaped history — written at the right level for your child's age group.

02

Discussion Questions

Thought-provoking prompts that spark real conversations between you and your child about heritage, identity, and resilience.

03

Hands-On Activities

Word searches, math exercises, voter registration cards, drawing prompts, and creative challenges that bring each lesson to life.

04

Parent/Teacher Guides

Every lesson includes a parent guide with learning goals, activity overviews, and extension resources so you never feel unprepared.

05

Key Vocabulary & Glossary

Build your child's historical vocabulary with age-appropriate definitions woven into every lesson.

Actual Curriculum Pages
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Sample lesson: Because of Fannie Lou Hamer, Ages 5–8
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Each week features a new trailblazer or movement — 52 complete lessons in all.

Choose Your Format

Digital PDF or Printed Binder

Same curriculum, two ways to learn. Download instantly or get a professionally printed binder shipped to your door.

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Two Age Groups

Built for Where Your Child Is

Developmentally appropriate content that grows with your child. No prior knowledge needed — just curiosity.

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Ages 5–8
Young Explorers

Story-based lessons with poems, drawing activities, word searches, and guided discussions. Perfect for read-aloud sessions.

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Ages 9–12
Rising Historians

Deeper analysis, primary source excerpts, critical thinking questions, timelines, and math activities tied to real history.

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Invest in Their Education

Choose Your Curriculum

Less than $2 a week for a year of Black history your child will never get in school.

Digital PDF
$99
Instant download · $1.90/week
  • 52 complete weekly lessons (PDF)
  • Parent/teacher guides for every lesson
  • Print at home, unlimited copies
  • Start within minutes
Get Digital — $99
Printed Binder
$199
Shipped to your door · $3.83/week
  • Everything in Digital, plus…
  • Professionally printed & bound binder
  • Digital PDF included free
  • Gift-ready presentation
Get the Binder — $199
From Our Community

Families Love Because of Them We Can®

★★★★★

"My daughter asks for her BOTWC lesson every week. She now tells ME about history makers I've never heard of. This is the education I wished I had growing up."

Keisha M.
Mom of 2 · Atlanta, GA
★★★★★

"I bought this for my grandchildren and it's become our Sunday tradition. We read the lesson together every week. Worth every single penny."

Barbara T.
Grandmother · Chicago, IL
★★★★★

"We're a homeschool family and I wanted my kids to learn a fuller version of American history than what the standard curriculum offers. This has been incredible — my kids now know stories I never learned growing up."

Sarah L.
Homeschool Mom of 3 · Portland, OR

Questions? We've Got You.

We offer two versions: one for ages 5–8 (Young Explorers) and one for ages 9–12 (Rising Historians). Each version is written and designed for the appropriate developmental stage. You can purchase one or both.

The Digital version ($99) is a complete PDF you can download instantly and print at home. The Physical version ($199) is a beautifully printed binder shipped to your door — it also includes the digital PDF for free. The content is identical in both.

Absolutely. While the 52 weeks are numbered, each lesson is self-contained. Start with Week 1 or jump to any week that interests your child. There's no wrong way to learn.

Both! Homeschool families use it as a core part of their history curriculum. Parents with children in traditional schools use it as a weekly supplement — many do a lesson every Sunday to enrich what their child is (or isn't) learning in the classroom.

Yes. Your digital purchase is licensed for use within your household. Print as many copies as your children need.

The Because of Them We Can® curriculum was designed by a team of educators. It's rooted in over a decade of storytelling, community engagement, and a commitment to making Black history accessible to every family — not just during Black History Month.

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Give Your Child a Year of Complete History

52 trailblazers. 52 lessons. 52 weeks of discovery, pride, and understanding. This is the education every child deserves.

Start Their Journey Today

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