
MLK Day is a special day to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who dreamed of a world full of fairness, kindness, and justice for everyone. It’s a great chance to talk about what Dr. King’s message means today and how we can all make a difference. Here are some fun and easy activities for your class to celebrate MLK Day while learning about Dr. King’s amazing legacy!
1. Create a “Dream Wall”
Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech inspired so many people to believe in a better, fairer world. Let your students create their own “dreams” for the future! You can ask them to write or draw their dreams for a world where everyone is treated with kindness and respect. Then, hang these dreams on a big “Dream Wall” in the classroom. It’s a great way to show how everyone can make the world a better place!
2. Write Your Own “Dream Speech”
Have you ever wanted to speak like Dr. King? He was an amazing speaker who inspired people with his powerful words. Have your students write their own “dream speech” about what they hope for in the world. Maybe they dream of a world where there’s no bullying, or where everyone has clean water to drink. After they write their speeches, they can take turns reading them out loud to the class, just like Dr. King did!
3. Create Peace Art
Art is a great way to express what Dr. King’s message means to us. Ask your students to create pictures or posters about peace, kindness, and equality—values Dr. King stood for. They can draw people helping each other, hearts, doves, or anything that represents peace to them. Display the artwork around the room to remind everyone of Dr. King’s dream.
4. Participate in a Service Project
Dr. King believed in helping others, so what better way to celebrate MLK Day than by giving back? You can organize a service project for your class, like making cards for hospital patients, collecting food for a local pantry, or cleaning up a nearby park. It’s a perfect way to put Dr. King’s message of service and kindness into action!
5. Read Stories of Civil Rights Heroes
There are so many heroes from the Civil Rights Movement, like Rosa Parks, John Lewis, and Thurgood Marshall, who worked to make the world a fairer place for everyone. Read their stories and talk about how they fought for justice and equality. These heroes can inspire your students to stand up for what’s right in their own lives.
6.Take the Legacy Further with Appleseed Expeditions!
After all these great activities, your class can take Dr. King’s legacy even further by joining Appleseed Expeditions on their Civil Rights Student Travel Trip!This hands-on trip helps students experience history in a way they’ll never forget. They’ll walk in the footsteps of Dr. King and other Civil Rights heroes, learning about their courage, struggles, and triumphs.
The Appleseed Civil Rights trip is a life-changing experience that shows your students how important it is to keep Dr. King’s dream alive—today and every day. It’s a perfect way to inspire them to take action, help others, and stand up for justice, just like Dr. King did.
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