{"id":2219,"date":"2021-01-05T09:02:58","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T15:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.iseeme.com\/blog\/?p=2219"},"modified":"2020-12-14T15:29:13","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T21:29:13","slug":"martin-luther-king-day-activities-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.iseeme.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/05\/martin-luther-king-day-activities-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Martin Luther King Day Activities for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Discover fun and meaningful ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your kids! MLK Day is a national holiday that honors the life and achievements of Dr. King. We\u2019ve listed some kid-friendly activities to learn about this famous civil rights leader and the causes he fought for. January is the perfect time to learn and grow. Kick off this new year by teaching kids about this important history and topics that are also relevant for elementary school such as tolerance, acceptance, and fairness. These lessons and activities about Dr. King may also inspire kids to make the world a better place!<\/p>\n<h1>5 Kids\u2019 Activities for MLK Day<\/h1>\n<h2>Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and his biography.<\/h2>\n<p>First, it\u2019s important to teach kids about who Dr. King was and what he did. He was a civil rights movement leader, organized protests, and opposed segregation. This is a great opportunity to explain segregation\u2014that black people were not given the same opportunities and separated because of the color of their skin. Martin Luther King Jr. also led the Montgomery bus boycott, a nonviolent protest in which protesters didn\u2019t ride the bus for over a year.<\/p>\n<h2>Draw a picture of Dr. King.<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve learned about his biography, it\u2019s time to draw his picture! This coloring activity is a fun way for children to express their creativity.<\/p>\n<h2>Make your own \u201cI have a dream\u201d poster.<\/h2>\n<p>Help kids make their own poster based on Dr. King\u2019s famous \u201cI have a dream\u201d speech. Outline letters at the top that say I HAVE A DREAM\u2026 and then ask the child to finish the sentence, writing out what they believe in. The have the child draw a picture that matches their dream. This MLK Day kids\u2019 activity is one way you can encourage young ones to embrace their passions, dream big, and think of ways to make the world a better place.<\/p>\n<h2>Learn important vocabulary with a tracing activity.<\/h2>\n<p>Write out words, very large, on white paper. Choose words that fit with the holiday, such as leader, protest, equal, love, peace, and segregation. The child can trace the words one by one on the paper and learn how to spell each vocabulary word. Once they are done tracing, discuss the word\u2019s definition and use current world examples to explain the vocabulary word.<\/p>\n<h2>Read inspiring children\u2019s books with your kids.<\/h2>\n<p>Children\u2019s books can help illustrate why it\u2019s important to stand up for your beliefs. They can also inspire children to spread love and kindness. One way to create a world of fairness is to inspire young minds to give back and support others. A personalized children\u2019s book is particularly impactful because the child sees themself in the story. Personalized books are both engaging and relatable. A book like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iseeme.com\/en-us\/i-can-change-the-world-personalized-book.html\">I Can Change The World<\/a> shows that even a small child can make a big impact, by making good choices and performing acts of kindness for others. Storybooks open a child\u2019s mind to possibilities and ideas. Read a handful of inspiring books before bedtime and help your little one grow in confidence and understanding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover fun and meaningful ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your kids! MLK Day is a national holiday that honors the life and achievements of Dr. King. We\u2019ve listed some kid-friendly activities to learn about this famous civil rights leader and the causes he fought for. January is the perfect time to learn and grow. 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