Kids’ Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities

Martin Luther King, Jr. led millions of people in the fight for racial equality.  Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day with your children doing some of these great activities:

Visit Family Education’s website for a plethora of fun and educational activities.

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BrainPop offers a free video about MLK Jr.

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My boys and I love to read.  Below are some civil rights book recommendations that you can borrow from the library or click on the link to purchase.

My First Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr.: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a great man. His words changed the way people thought, and his actions spurred them on to change the world. With simple, lyrical text and bold, kid-friendly illustrations, this book introduces Dr. King to the youngest readers and inspires them to change the world.

National Geographic Readers: Martin Luther King, Jr: In this level two biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable manner. This includes the use of sidebars, timetables, diagrams and fun facts to hold the interest of the young reader. The colorful design and educational illustrations round out this text as an exemplary book for their young minds to explore.

I Have a Dream: From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King: “My father’s dream continues to live on from generation to generation, and this beautiful and powerful illustrated edition of his world-changing “I Have a Dream” speech brings his inspiring message of freedom, equality, and peace to the youngest among us—those who will one day carry his dream forward for everyone.”

However you choose to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate this holiday with the kids will be a great memory!