Making a Difference on MLK Day

FOR KIDS: LEARN ABOUT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
Every third Monday of January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Martin Luther King Jr. was a pastor and leader for civil rights and diversity. Learn all about how the holiday came to be in this video or read a nonfiction book all about standing up for what is right.

FOR PARENTS: HONORING THE REAL MEANING OF MLK DAY
Dr. King taught us that even small actions can make big changes. MLK Day is known as a day of service as people volunteer in their communities to celebrate. Honoring the real meaning of Martin Luther King Jr. Day means self-reflection and telling an honest story. It can feel difficult to talk about race with children, but creating a safe space to ask questions and learn helps us actively work towards creating a more equitable society.

FOR EDUCATORS: TEACHING ABOUT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Teaching students to examine King's impact on civil rights and his ongoing legacy teaches history, empathy, and empowerment. The lesson plans below offer opportunities for historical exploration and reflection as we celebrate the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr.

• The March on Washington and its impact
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 'I Have a Dream' speech as a work of literature
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 'I Have a Dream' speech as visual text
• Music and speeches at the March on Washington
• The Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.