In honor of Black History Month, this activity encourages your child to focus on African American inventors, and do a little inventing of his own.

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

This craft is an excellent way to learn about African-American history, and it also provides fine motor practice.

Using an empty plastic bottle, your child can create a newfangled version of this African percussion instrument.