This video is answering the question of who was Harriet Tubman.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Harriet Tubman was an important person in history who helped free people from slavery. She was brave and organized a group to fight against slavery.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Discuss with your child what they learned about Harriet Tubman and ask them to share their thoughts and feelings. - Encourage your child to imagine what it would be like to live during Harriet Tubman's time and ask them to draw a picture or act out a scene from the video. - Read a children's book about Harriet Tubman together and discuss how her actions made a positive impact on the lives of others. - Plan a visit to a local museum or historical site that showcases the history of slavery and the Civil War, and discuss how Harriet Tubman's story connects to what they see.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: "Harriet's Heroic Journey" Instructions: Take turns with your child pretending to be Harriet Tubman. Create obstacles around the house and have the child navigate through them, just like Harriet did during her dangerous missions. Use pillows as plantations to "burn" and rescue stuffed animals as the people to be liberated. Celebrate each successful mission with a high five and talk about the importance of freedom and bravery.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Harriet Tubman, a brave woman born into slavery, risked her life to secure her freedom and help others escape. She organized a military operation to burn plantations and liberate over 700 enslaved people. Her courage and determination teach us to fight for justice and freedom."