9 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day I have compiled some activities for kids that are quick and easy with little to no prep time. What ever you choose to do just make sure that you take a moment to remind the children that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr was a history maker.

Fun Educational Activities

Martin Luther King, Jr. Timeline Activities

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This freebie has the child cut out and paste the events of Dr. Martin Luther king on a timeline. There is also questions to answer that will address comprehension.  This activity is geared toward grades 2nd-5th.  It can be download for free from Kennedy’s Korner on Teachers Pay Teachers.

Martin Luther King Jr.  Day Activities

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These activities are geared towards K-12.  The activities include MLK Label the Picture, Martin Luther King, Jr. ABC Order, Dr. King writing printable, MARTIN acrostic poem and Build the Sentence.  This is made free and available by Sheila Melton on Teachers Pay Teacher

Martin Luther King Jr. Poster Activity 

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This is a fun activity to have the kids to illustrate their understanding of the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Life. This activity is geared towards Grades K-2.  This free download is a one page “All About” the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at  Curriculum Castle on Teachers Pay Teachers.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Speech & Activities

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This activity is for older students who want to take time to learn really why “I have a Dream Speech” is so important in our country's history.  It is geared towards grades 8th-12th.  It is found at Tracee Orman on Teachers Pay Teachers for free.

Art Activities:

Peace Dove Garland

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This is a very fun and easy way to talk about peace which Martin Luther king represented.  All is needed is coffee filters (I know I have a full supply of those), string and a free printable from Inner Child Fun.

Nobel Peace Prize For Kids

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The Nobel Peace Prize was a awarded to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for his work as a pursuer of equality and peace in the United states. This is a Fun activity for kids to create and discuss ways that they can contribute to society and seek a Noble Peace Prize Award. Instructions can be found at Education.com

Free Videos on Dr. Martin Luther King

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