Black History Month Activity for Kids

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Description: A quick, meaningful Black History activity: kids mix paint to explore and celebrate many beautiful skin tones, then make swatches or self-portraits, building art skills, respect, and inclusion. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryForKids #InclusiveClassroom #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ChildCareEd #PreschoolActivities #ToddlerActivities #AntiBiasEducation #ArtActivitiesForKids #RepresentationMatters

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