Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities

This hands-on activity gets first grade kids brainstorming about what needs change in the world, and how they can help.

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.

Honor the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by interviewing someone in your community who lived it.

Make a peace dove to commemorate Black History Month and hang it in your home as a quiet reminder of the spirit of the movement.

Celebrate the spirit of Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech with this meaningful and educational art project.

Invite your child to craft dream cloud magnets to display her hopes and visions for the future!

Invite your kid to create her own hanging dove images--a symbol of peace and unity--in honor of Black History Month.

As your fifth grader brainstorms and creates a plan for peace, he will give his creativity and fine motor skills a boost!