A-Z of Black Inventions KS1-Six Week Lesson Plan

A guitar, a pram, a mailbox. There are stories of Black invention all around us.

From traffic lights to a Super Soaker, Black inventors have helped shape the everyday objects we use. This six-week pack introduces children aged 5–7 to six inventions: a guitar, a pram, a mailbox, an ironing board, traffic lights and a Super Soaker. Each week opens up a new story of creativity, curiosity and solving problems.

Through storytelling and hands-on exploration, children discover how ideas become inventions, testing materials, exploring vibration and investigating pumps and colour along the way.

CHOOSE YOUR EDITION:

Family Edition: Each week includes a fully written read-aloud, hands-on Let's create activity, printable activities, a simple materials list using everyday items, digital historical poster, and Let's Talk discussion prompts. No research or lesson planning needed.

School Edition: Six weeks of teacher-led learning, ready to teach. Includes a Teacher Guide, Visual Story World slideshow, immersive story scripts, pupil workbook, quiz, extended learning, assessment checklists and curriculum mapping. Connects English, Art, Science, Design & Technology and Drama.

Download once. Open the pack. Start your story.