There are many reasons to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are a few for you to consider before taking a look at my Martin Luther King Jr. Activities for Kids…
Teaching Kindness and Respect
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s message of love, kindness, and respect for all is a timeless lesson for young learners. Activities like poems, songs, presentations, editable games, MLK themed phonics and mini-books can help children understand the importance of treating everyone with kindness.
Celebrating Diversity
MLK’s dream of equality is an opportunity to introduce students to the beauty of diversity. Themed phonics activities and games can incorporate words and ideas that celebrate our differences and similarities.
Encouraging Problem Solving and Peace
Martin Luther King, Jr. taught us the power of peaceful solutions to conflicts. By engaging in cooperative games and goal-oriented activities, children can practice teamwork and peaceful problem-solving.
Inspiring Big Dreams
MLK’s vision encourages even the youngest learners to dream big and believe in themselves. Editable sight word games or reflective mini-books can help children articulate their dreams and aspirations.
Connecting Past and Present
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. allows teachers to connect historical lessons with present-day values. Through age-appropriate activities, students can learn how his work still impacts our lives today, fostering a sense of gratitude and hope for the future.
Here are 5 books that can help you kick off Martin Luther King Jr. Activities for Kids:
- Martin’s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport
- I am Brave: A Little Book about Martin Luther King, Jr.
- National Geographic Readers: Martin Luther King, Jr.
- I Have a Dream by Kadir Nelson
Martin Luther King, Jr. Crafts for Kids
I also have a Winter Pinterest Board with crafts that can be used as Martin Luther King Jr. Activities for Kids:
Now for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities that enhance learning:
Differentiate your students learning of any skill using these editable Martin Luther King, Jr. Kindness Bingo cards in 3 sizes: 9 items, 16 items and 25 items. Use for sight words, cvc words, letters, phonemes, math facts and more! Use year after year for as many skills and groups as you need!
Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in your classroom with this engaging collection of poems and songs to inspire and educate! Perfect for January celebrations or Black History Month, this resource includes poems, songs for shared reading to build fluency while teaching students about MLK’s values of equality and peace. They are available in color or blackline for students to color.
Differentiate your students’ learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. using these mini books with 3 reading levels in color and blackline. Illustrations are the same in each level, but the text progresses in difficulty… longer sentences and more vocabulary. I have also included illustrated word wall card!
Differentiate your students’ word building skills with these Phonics Blending Build A Word Wheels with a Martin Luther King, Jr. theme. Differentiate! cvc Words, ccvc Words and more! With 7 inner wheels and 9 outerwheels, you can make up to 63 different combinations of wheels! Change them as needed as students progress.
Use this Martin Luther King, Jr. presentation for Google Slides (PowerPoint version available, too) to teach your young learners about Martin Luther King, Jr. It contains 3 reading levels and animated illustrated vocabulary. Use with or without the matching Martin Luther King, Jr. Mini Books.
These Martin Luther King, Jr. editable gameboards can be used over and over again year after year for as many groups and skills as needed: sight words, cvc words, letters, phonemes, math and more! Includes spinners (or use dice), optional recording sheets and optional awards.
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