Expand Your Child's Worldview
Meanwhile In Africa teaches math, science, and reading through diverse culturally immersive stories.
What Makes Meanwhile in Africa a Must-Have
Broaden Perspectives: Learn about Africa’s rich history beyond slavery, highlighting discoveries, inventions, and achievements.
Culturally Responsive: Provides a more representative view of history for K-5 students.
Engaging Activities: Encourages learning through interactive lessons and entrepreneurial themes.
Enrich Standard Curriculum: Acts as a valuable supplement to traditional Social Studies programs.
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About Our Curriculum Developer
JLMP’s founder, Michelle Person, has been an educator for over 20 years. She is a former Teach For America corps member, an intervention specialist, a principal, educational consultant, a children’s author, a speaker, and a mom. Her goals with JLM Presents are to create workshops and develop resources so organizations are able to increase their access to culturally reflective teaching materials made available to parents, teachers, and community groups.
Monthly Subscription: $4.99/Month
Yearly Subscription: $49.99 (2 Months FREE!)
12 color magazines (11 in Kindergarten)
Story book read-alouds
Vocabulary cards for each unit
Interactive worksheets
Parent/Teacher Guide
Membership into our special Facebook group
Yearly Subscription: $49.99 (2 Months FREE!)
One Year Unlimited Access to Meanwhile In Africa ($240)
MIA Masterclass ($50)
E-book “Common Core: What Are They Teaching My Kids” ($30)
JLM 3 Book Bundle($40)
Parent Guide ($15)
One Month Access to Remember Through Rhyme ($20)
E-book “How to Advocate Without Becoming an Adversary” ($30)
Coloring book ($15)
A $430 Value For $49.99!
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?
We offer a sample that includes everything you need to know about the curriculum before you purchase. There is no way to “return” a digital item without still owning it, therefore, all sales are final.