Juneteenth is an important holiday that marks the anniversary of the announcement of the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday brings an opportunity to reflect on the long and painful history of slavery while celebrating the joy and resilience of the African American community. If you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to help your kids understand Juneteenth, look no further! In this blog, I have created free printable Juneteenth coloring pages that your kids can enjoy while learning about this historic event.
Want to learn more about Juneteenth? Check out this blog post on the history of this holiday.
Africa Coloring Page
Celebrate African culture and history with this fun coloring page featuring the beautiful Africa continent. This page is also great for teaching geography to your kids and helping them understand the African diaspora that gave rise to many of the cultures in the United States.
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Juneteenth Raised Fist Coloring Page
This Juneteenth raised fist coloring page is a powerful symbol of the struggle for liberation and freedom throughout African American history. Let your kids express their pride in their heritage by adding color to this special Juneteenth image.
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Juneteenth 1865 Broken Chains Coloring Page
This image is a reminder of the joy and liberation that occurred on June 19th, 1865. Help your kids understand this momentous event with this broken chains coloring page. Not only will it help them recognize and celebrate Juneteenth, but it’s also perfect for teaching about the abolition of slavery in America.
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Independence Coloring Page
This festive Independence coloring page is the perfect way to help your kids understand and celebrate Juneteenth. It features big letters that spell out “Independence” and symbols of independence. Let your kids have fun with this page, and help them understand the significance of Juneteenth at the same time.
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How to use these Juneteenth coloring pages
Gather up your supplies – crayons, colored pencils, markers, or whatever your little one prefers. Print out the Juneteenth coloring pages of your choice and get ready to color! You can use these coloring pages as part of a lesson plan on Juneteenth or as part of an activity, celebration, just for fun.
Encourage your children to get creative with their coloring and talk about what the images mean. And make sure to hang up your Juneteenth artwork afterwards!
Books to go along with Juneteenth Coloring Pages
If you want to reinforce what your kids learn from these coloring pages, read together one of the many books about Juneteenth. Here are some great reads:
Juneteenth is a significant and meaningful holiday that deserves to be celebrated and remembered. Our free printable Juneteenth coloring pages are a fun and engaging way to help your kids learn about this important historic event. Not only will your kids enjoy coloring, but they will also learn about the history and significance of Juneteenth. We hope these coloring pages will inspire conversations about African American history, heritage, and the ongoing struggle for equality. Happy Juneteenth!