Black Cowboys of the American West KS2-One Week Lesson Plan

Beyond the familiar cowboy stories lies a history worth discovering.

Black cowboys rode, ranched and helped shape the American West, yet their contributions are often overlooked. Their lives reveal a richer picture of frontier history, full of skill, resilience and community.

This one-week pack brings that history to life for children aged 7–11. Through discussion, research and creative writing, pupils explore the experiences of Black cowboys and consider whose stories get remembered, whose get left out and why telling them matters.

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: A complete teacher-led lesson, ready to teach. Includes a Teacher Guide, Visual Story World slideshow, immersive story script, pupil workbook, quiz, extended learning, assessment checklists and curriculum mapping. Connects English, History and Art.

Download once. Open the pack. Start your story.