Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Teaching and Learning Resources
Use the resource list below to find ways to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in your classroom.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the third Monday in January. It’s a day that honors Martin Luther King, Jr's., accomplishments. It’s also a National Day of Service. MLK Day is the only day that has this designation.
The resources below offer a variety of ways to teach students about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Use the resource list below to find ways to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in your classroom.
- Animated "I Have a Dream Speech" - This multimedia experience from Stanford is worth exploring. As the speech plays you can view images and browse historical texts.
- 15 Meaningful Martin Luther King Jr. Activities for All Ages
- Classroom Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Analyzing King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech Lesson Plan
- 10 Classroom Activities to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Teacher World - Martin Luther King Day Resources
- Learning for Justice - Martin King educational resources
- Explore this resource list from the New York Times - Teaching and Learning About Martin Luther King Jr. With The New York Times
- Martin Luther King Jr., an Extraordinary Life - Lesson plans from the Seattle Times Newspapers in Education program
- This article from the Atlantic centers around schools staying open on Martin Luther King Day.
- Use Minecraft to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month
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