Dr. MLK Jr. Day
Try this activity from We Are Teachers.com
King was a very compelling and persuasive speaker. And many of his words remain inspiring and relevant today.
Read over these Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. quotes. Choose one you like.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
“So even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream.”
“The time is always ripe to do right.”
“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.”
Create art, a picture, comic strip, etc., inspired by the quote. Include the quote in your art if you like.
Watch Kid President's The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.
Tour the National Civil Rights Museum virtually!
Watch Catherine share "Parting the Waters" from Rev. Chris Buice's book A Bucketful of Dreams.
The story "Parting the Waters" shares some of the details about the Children's March which took place in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963. Many of the children were arrested and held for days in jail and at a fair ground. Children were attacked by dogs and sprayed with fire hoses.
To learn more about the Children's March:
Share the book: Let the Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson and Frank Morrison (ages 6 - 9 years old)
Watch the story being read: Let the Children March
Watch the Video: Children's Crusade of 1963 (some of the images may be frightening for younger children)
Watch the story: I Have a Dream by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ill. By Kadir Nelson
Video: Reading with a Ranger https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2650970971799613
