Martin luther king jr crafts

This post contains Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities and videos and explains how to use them to teach valuable, life-long lessons. FREEBIES included!

When a holiday approaches we always try to make a craft that goes with it. Today we made out Martin Luther King jr. craft. We decided to go with a peace sign since Martin Luther King Jr. was a promoter of peace. All you need for this project is some paint, masking tape, and paper plates. first I taped the plate to make a peace sign. Next the children painted the plates. When the paint dried, I removed the tape. and there you have it a simple project the promotes Martin Luther King Jr's…

Martin Luther King Craft - With My Two Hands - This is what the completed craft looks like with the poem.

This MLK Day Inspired Activity asks children how they are going to change the world for the better.

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the classroom with this ‘I Have a Dream’ Mobile. This MLK writing activity can work as a first grade resource and on up to fifth grade.

In the majority of classrooms that I walked into today, teachers were discussing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with their students. I loved h...

I Have a Dream Printable Crown - Martin Luther King Jr Day Activities Crafts

These are super fun, engaging, and easy winter crafts and activities for kids- toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten students. These crafts go very well with Snowman Math and Literacy Centers.

Teaching young students about MLK Day is very important, yet it can be difficult to explain to students how things used to be long ago when there was segregation. Here is a great video made by young students that explains the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in a very simplified way in which kids will understand. One of my favorite MLK books to read to students is "Martin's Big Words; The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." by Doreen Rappaport. This picture book brings to life Martin's…