Juneteenth is a holiday we didn’t learn about in school. We learned about the Emancipation Proclamation, which became effective January 1, 1863. We didn’t learn about Juneteenth, a celebration of the end of slavery … when enslaved Black people in Texas were given the news that they were free on June 19, 1865, 2½ years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
If you’d like more information about Juneteenth, here are some helpful videos for a variety of ages. Just choose the videos that are appropriate for your child’s age and maturity. Many are great for adults, too!
Free Educational Videos about Juneteenth
Note: I’ll share affiliate links for the books read here in case you’d like to get your own copy.
4 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth with Kids (Video on the CDA Council for Professional Recognition Facebook page)
Juneteenth by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson (Video on The Conscious Kid Facebook page – “In honor of Juneteenth, we are humbled by the opportunity to host author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson for this special reading of her children’s book, “Juneteenth”. Juneteenth was written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and Drew Nelson, and illustrated by Mark Schroder. It is geared towards ages 7 and up and published by Lerner Publishing Group. Special thanks to Vaunda for doing this reading and to Lerner for the permission to share this book and storytime with you all.”) Juneteenth book
Juneteenth | It’s Reading Time (Juneteenth by R.J. Bailey)
Juneteenth For Mazie – Sankofa Read Aloud (Juneteenth for Mazie book)
Juneteenth – All About the Holidays (PBS Kids)
Exploring the Celebration of Juneteenth with Young Children – Villaging Brown
What is Juneteenth? Watch a Juneteenth Cartoon (Fun Facts about Juneteenth) – Educational Videos for Students (Cartoons on Bullying, Leadership & More)
Black-Ish “Juneteenth” – Shah Wonders
What Is Juneteenth? – Inside Edition
The story behind Juneteenth – WUSA9
What Is Juneteenth? – HuffPost
TIPHC – Juneteenth – Part 1 – PVAMU – Texas Institute for the Preservation of History and Culture – Juneteenth – A Celebration of Freedom
TIPHC – Juneteenth – Part 2 – PVAMU
TIPHC – Juneteenth – Part 3 – PVAMU
What is Juneteenth? – AL.com
This Is Why Juneteenth Is Important for America – The Root
Why all Americans should honor Juneteenth – Vox
9 WAYS TO CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH in 2020 – Rachelle Parker (helpful information for teens and adults)
Free Juneteenth Songs
Juneteenth Animated Video for Kids – “Happy Juneteenth” | Goose Goose Duck (See free printables and activities for Juneteenth from Goose Goose Duck here.)
Lift Every Voice – committedsings
“Oh Happy Day” Edwin Hawkins – Anthony Brown w/ FBCG Combined Choir
Old School Gospel Playlist on YouTube
More Anti-Racism Resources
- Black Lives Matter – Anti-Racism Resources for Parents and Teachers
- Montessori-Inspired Respect for Diversity
- Montessori Inspiration for Martin Luther King Day
- Free Martin Luther King Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Equality and Peace Resources for Parents and Teachers
- The Best Peace Books for Kids
- Free Multicultural Songs Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion {Character Education Resources}
- Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: If a Caterpillar Can Fly, Why Can’t I?
- Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: Midnight Teacher: Lilly Ann Granderson and Her Secret School
- Does Your Preschooler Have This Fabulous Multicultural Children’s Book?
- Best Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes
- Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: B Is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings
All the Posts in My Free Song and Educational Video Series
Free Songs about Skills and Concepts – in alphabetical order by words in bold
- Free Songs about 100 {Free Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time}
- Free Baby Sign Language Videos {Signs and Songs}
- Favorite Clean Up Song
- Free Clean Up Songs (Tidy Up Songs) and Rhymes
- Free Back-to-School Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time {Including Days of the Week, Months, and Seasons}
- Free Educational Songs for Circle Time
- Educational Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays Pinterest Board
- Handwashing Activities for Kids – Free Songs and Lessons
- Fun with Handwashing + Handwashing Song by a 2 Year Old
- Free Kissing Hand Songs, Poems, and Videos to Ease Separation Anxiety
- Reinforcing Letter Sounds with Phonics Songs
- Free Sign Language Alphabet and Phonics Songs
- Free Sign Language Color Songs for Circle Time
- Free Spanish Color Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Teddy Bear Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free & Fun Toilet Learning Songs {Potty Songs} for Toddlers
Free Unit Study Songs and Educational Videos – in alphabetical order by words in bold
- Free Arctic Animal Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Arctic vs. Antarctic Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Bird Sounds, Songs, and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Endangered Animal Songs and Educational Videos {Save the Animals}
- Free Fire Safety Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Months and Seasons Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Peace Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Ocean Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Oviparous Animal Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Penguin Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Royal Tea Party Videos {Grace and Courtesy Resources}
- Free Solar System Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Spring Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Tree Songs and Educational Videos {Learn about Trees, Apple Trees, and Seasons}
- Free Volcano and Earthquake Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Winter Songs and Educational Videos
Free Seasonal and Holiday Songs – in order by time of year, starting with back to school in August or early September
- Free Back-to-School Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Grandparent Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Fall Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Halloween Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Thanksgiving Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Winter Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Hanukkah Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Christmas Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Kwanzaa Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free New Year’s Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Martin Luther King Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Chinese New Year Songs and Rhymes for Circle Timed
- Free Groundhog Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Valentine’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free President Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Songs and Educational Videos for Mardi Gras/Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday
- Free Pi Songs and Educational Videos for Pi Day
- Free St. Patrick’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Spring Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Easter Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Earth Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Cinco de Mayo Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Mother’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Juneteenth Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Father’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free American Patriotic Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Summer Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free and Fun Family Road Trip Songs
Free Video Resources Posts – in alphabetical order by words in bold
- Free Montessori at Home Videos
- Free Montessori Cultural Videos
- Free Montessori Language Videos
- Free Montessori Math Videos
- Free Montessori Practical Life Videos
- Free Montessori Sensorial Videos
- Free Montessori Video Lessons Online
Free Character Education and Mindfulness Video Series at my Bits of Positivity Blog
Note: These are in alphabetical order by words in bold.
- Free 9-1-1 Songs for Kids {Non-Scary Emergency Preparedness}
- Free Anti-Bullying Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Bucket-Filling Videos for Character Education
- Free Conservation Songs for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Cooperation Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- Free Courage Songs {Character Education Resources} – Courage is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Curiosity Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Determination Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Determination is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Disaster Preparedness Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Equality and Fairness Songs {Character Education Resources} – Equality is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Excellence Songs and Resources {Character Education} – Excellence is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Friendship Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Friendship is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Gratitude Songs and Rhymes for Home or School
- Free Growth Mindset Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Guided Christian Meditations for Kids
- Free Guided Christian Meditations for Teens and Adults
- Free Guided Gratitude Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Guided Gratitude Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
- Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep and Relaxation {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
- Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Guided Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Guided Ocean Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Guided Ocean Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
- Free Happy Songs for Kids {Contentment, Cheerfulness, Joyfulness Resources}
- Free Helping Hand and Helpfulness Songs {Character Education Resources}
- The Best Kids’ Songs for the Holidays {Traditional Holiday Songs + Character Education Songs}
- Free Honesty Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Educational and Song Videos about Honor
- Free Inspirational Songs {Character Education Resources} – Inspiration is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Kindness Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Leadership Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Make a Difference Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Manners Songs for Home or Classroom
- Free Mindfulness Songs for Kids
- Free Multicultural Songs Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion {Character Education Resources}
- Free Songs about Obeying the Rules {Character Education Resources}
- Free Orderliness Songs and Activities {Character Education Resources}
- Free Patience Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Reassuring and Comforting Songs to Help Ease Kids’ Anxiety
- Free Relaxing Music for Studying and Concentration for Kids
- Free Relaxing Ocean Sounds and Music for Kids and Adults {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Respect Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Respect is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Responsibility Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Self-Control Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Taking Turns and Sharing Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- Free Thank-You Songs and Rhymes for Home or School
- Free Songs about Virtues {with Character Education Themes and Unit Studies}
I hope you find these helpful!
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