MLK Day Activities 2025
Martin Luther King is celebrated today as a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement that lead to the freedoms many of us enjoy today. A beacon of hope, kindness, and equality Mr. Martin Luther King Jr is a great example of how we should each help to create the change we want to see in the world. Enjoy this list of activities to help your family celebrate this great legacy.
Learn about discrimination: Children today may have a hard time understanding the racial discrimination that was once prevalent in our country. Take some time to talk to your kids about what it means to discriminate in an age-appropriate way. Explore the ways this was happening at the time through segregation and mistreatment of black citizens. Even if your children have never experienced racial discrimination, they may have been discriminated against for something they wore or maybe their faith. Talk about how this made them feel and why it’s never okay to mistreat someone based on appearance, social class, religious affiliation, etc.
Watch a video about the Civil Rights Movement: The link below is a search via Youtube. Since this can be a sensitive subject this provides a starting point for you to preview the videos to see which ones you feel appropriate for your child’s ages. civil rights movement - YouTube
Discover who Martin Luther King Jr Was:
All Ages
PBS LEARNING MEDIA | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | PBS KIDS
Martin Luther King Jr Day for Kids
Ages 5 and Under
I Believe in the Dream | A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. | Gracie’s Corner
Sesame Street: Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Full Street Story
Elementary Ages
Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.? - Read Aloud Kid's Book - MLK History
The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | BrainPOP
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President
Martin Luther King Jr. | Civil Rights Movement | Stories for Kids - YouTube
Middle/ High School Ages
Martin Luther King, Jr: Crash Course Black American History #36 - YouTube
FREE Printables & Activity Ideas:
FREE Download! Celebrating MLK Day with Crafts for Little Hands
Free Printable Martin Luther King Jr Worksheets For Kindergarten And Beyond
Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Pages | MLK Free PDF Printables
20 Free Printable MLK Activities for Kids
Martin Luther King Worksheets (Free Download) | Learn Grow Aspire
Martin Luther King Jr. Worksheets Packet {Free Printables}
Write down random acts of kindness your family can do this week in honor of Dr. King’s legacy of unity.
Have your kids think about something that’s unfair in the world now and right an “I Have a Dream” type speech about it.
January 20, 2025, is also Inauguration Day. Click here for a list of activities!
