Power of WOne: Brave Black Voices Curriculum & Lesson Plans

Power of WOne: Brave Black Voices Curriculum & Lesson Plans (Ages 5–12)

By Sandra J. Taylor | The Power of WOne

Give children more than history — give them identity, courage, and purpose.

The Power of WOne: Brave Black Voices Curriculum & Lesson Plans is a complete, ready-to-use educational resource designed to help parents, teachers, homeschool families, churches, and community organizations teach young learners ages 5–12 about Black history through character, leadership, and lived experience.

Built directly from the Brave Black Voices for Young Readers series, this curriculum transforms powerful stories into clear, age-appropriate lessons that engage children while building reading skills, confidence, empathy, and leadership.

What’s Included

✔ 20 Expanded Lesson Plans based on real Black leaders, artists, athletes, and change-makers

✔ Age-differentiated instruction for:

• Ages 5–7
• Ages 8–10
• Ages 11–12

✔ Each lesson includes:

• Big Idea (character focus)
• Clear learning objective
• Key story points
• Age-appropriate discussion questions
• Age-appropriate activities
• Reflection prompts
• Real-life application

✔ Flexible use for:

• Home & homeschool
• Classrooms
• Churches & youth groups
• After-school & community programs

Leaders Featured in This Curriculum

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. • Harriet Tubman • Maya Angelou • Malcolm X • Barack Obama • Michelle Obama • Zora Neale Hurston • A. Philip Randolph • Muhammad Ali • Jackie Robinson • Bayard Rustin • Michael Jordan • Bill Russell • Wilma Rudolph • Arthur Ashe • Dawn Staley • Walt Bellamy • Jonathan Green • Nina Simone • André Leon Talley

What Children Will Learn

✔ Courage and peaceful leadership

✔ Perseverance through challenges

✔ The power of voice, creativity, and identity

✔ Teamwork, fairness, and service

✔ Confidence in who they are and who they can become

This curriculum centers excellence, resilience, and truth — without trauma-based instruction — making it developmentally appropriate and empowering for young learners.

Who This Is For

• Parents & caregivers
• Teachers (K–6)
• Homeschool families
• Churches & faith-based programs
• Community organizations & youth leaders

No additional training required — lessons are plug-and-play.