I loved when this day came around as a teacher. Even with the littlest of kiddos, the conversation of equality, fairness, and allyship is such an important one. Martin Luther King Jr was such an important historical figure for our nation that we set aside a day each January to remember his life and legacy. There is even a memorial statue of him in Washing D.C. All this to say, don’t miss out on the opportunity to talk about this day with your kids! The values and topics discussed in this lesson are ones that we should be teaching our kids regardless of any federal holiday, so use these as a starting point to get the ball rolling!
Here are a few of my favorite MLK Jr Resources
I Have a Dream Writing Activity
(comes in a bundle with other important Black figures in History to be used for Black History Month)