In 1963, 250,000 people converged on the National Mall for a March on Washington. It became the beginning of a new era, and was known as the ‘March for Freedom’... Read More...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is all about a ‘day on’, not a ‘day off’.
Students will explain what 'a day on' means and plan an activity that they can do on the d... Read More...
Students will write about a dream they have for making the world a better place and list steps to make their dream become a reality.
Level: 3-5, 6-8
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Use this writing prompt to help students understand what justice means and how Jesus brought justice into the lives of others.
Level: 3-5, 6-8
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This is a great prayer service to honor a man who embodied the Catholic values of peace and social justice, Martin Luther King Jr.
Level: Teacher
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Students will explore the origin of the Native American dream catcher and create their own craft with their 'dream for the world' based on the dreams of Martin ... Read More...
Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke eloquently of peace on earth through social justice. We are all children of God, and Jesus reminds us to love our neighbors as our... Read More...
This craft is intended to highlight parallels between Jesus Christ and Martin Luther King, Jr. In their own way, each of these individuals preached love, tolera... Read More...
Students will make a paper 'Freedom Bell' that can be decorated or by adding quotes from Martin Luther King's own words.
Level: K-2
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