Black Africa is often on the TV, but the images are usually of famine, poverty and war. It is important to give young children some opportunity to see other aspects of the continent. Settings can celebrate Kwanzaa, the international festival of black culture - but, as this takes place at the end of the year, it may coincide with Christmas closure. African culture can also be celebrated at other times.
There is not much material designed for under-fives on Africa, but books designed for Key Stages One and Two can be adapted. I recommend the wonderful photo-illustrated books by Ifeoma Onyefulu (published by Frances Lincoln). Her A is for Africa is an intriguing alternative to other alphabet books.
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