How to Teach Your Child About Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King Jr's birthday will be coming up again very soon, and perhaps now is a good time to teach your child about one of our history's most riveting African Americans who helped shaped the outcome of how African American's live today....





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Introduction:

No matter their age, children should start learning about their history too--especially when it comes to civil rights. All children also need to learn that everybody is equal and that nobody is different no matter their color or their race. Here are a few helpful hints and activities that you can do with your children to tell them about Martin Luther King, Jr.

Step 1

Find age appropriate material about Martin Luther King either on the internet or at your local library. Search for books, coloring books, or any craft projects you could do on black history.

Step 2

Perform craft projects with your children about black history and Martin Luther King. Older children could do a mini report and put it on construction paper with a picture of Martin Luther King. Younger children could color a page with Martin Luther King on it.

Step 3

Watch an educational video or movie about Martin Luther King. Find one that is age appropriate for your children. For older children, see if you can find a recording of his "I have a Dream" speech. Let your children listen to it.

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