Expand Your Child's Worldview
Meanwhile In Africa teaches history, geography, government, civics, and entrepreneurship through engaging content and interactive activities.
What Makes Meanwhile In Africa A Must-Have?
Broaden Perspectives: Learn about Africa’s rich history beyond slavery, highlighting discoveries, inventions, and achievements.
Engaging Activities: Encourages learning through interactive lessons and entrepreneurial themes.
Culturally Responsive: Provides a more representative view of history for K-5 students.
Enrich Standard Curriculum: Acts as a valuable supplement to traditional Social Studies programs.
Broaden Your Child's Understanding Of Africa's History
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TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying
"I HIGHLY recommend"
"I am so excited and so grateful for the Meanwhile In Africa social studies curriculum." - Uraline
"It is a truly exceptional program"
"My kids absolutely LOVE Meanwhile In Africa." - Rie
"I would recommend it for anybody"
"The Meanwhile In Africa has been an absolute game changer for me and my kids." - Jayla
"I promise you, you will not be disappointed"
"If you haven't had a chance to check it out, please do!" - Latoya
About Our curriculum developer
Hey, I'm Michelle!
I am Michelle Person, the founder of JLMP, and I have been an educator for over 20 years. I am a former Teach For America corps member, an intervention specialist, a principal, an educational consultant, a children’s author, a speaker, and a mom.
My goal with JLM Presents is to create workshops and develop resources that help organizations increase their access to culturally reflective teaching materials, making them available to parents, teachers, and community groups.
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Digital Copy of Meanwhile in Africa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meanwhile in Africa?
Meanwhile in Africa is a culturally responsive, supplemental Social Studies curriculum for students in grades K-5.
Do I have to be African American to use Meanwhile in Africa?
Absolutely not! Meanwhile in Africa’s interactive and engaging activities, coupled with its emphasis on entrepreneurship make it an important tool with which to present a more well-rounded, representative, and factual view of history for any student group.
Who created Meanwhile in Africa?
Meanwhile in Africa was created by Michelle Person. Ms. Person is a teacher, principal, and educational consultant based in Cleveland, OH.
Does this curriculum meet the standards of my state?
This curriculum was developed in alignment of the Social Studies standards from NCSS. We teach history, geography, economics, and civics through an empowering culturally responsive lens that celebrates diversity and encourages entrepreneurship.
How much time will it take?
Lessons are designed to be done in about 15 minutes.
Some of this information is new to me. How will I teach it to my child?
Every grade level comes with a Parent/Teacher Guide that explains everything and comes with step-by-step instructions.
Do you offer refunds?
You may return or exchange any Just Like Me Presents physical product for credit only (excluding shipping costs) in its original condition within 14 days of receiving your order. There is no way to “return” a digital item without still owning it, therefore all digital sales are final.