I’m afraid to even write this post…because it means that we’re gearing up for the return from winter break. *sigh* Oh well – it was a super restful {but productive!} break!
I’m excited to share my latest, I Have a Dream – A Martin Luther King, Jr. Unit! It’s been on my to-do list since last MLK Day & I’ve finally put it all together in one place!
To start the unit, we begin with a schema chart. As the kids share an idea, I write it onto a post-it {yellow for What We Know and green for What We Want to Know} I keep this schema chart up throughout our study so we can refer back to it, add to it or clear up misconceptions we may have started with!
Then, over the next few weeks, I slip in a bunch of projects, activities and discussions to further expand their knowledge of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the importance he’s had in American history!
Related Reading: US Symbols for Kids
Here’s a peek at some of what’s included!
MLK Timeline for Kids/Students
This timeline flipbook is not only fun, but provides a good overview of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life for young kids and students!
MLK Mini Book for Student Drawing
Kids love drawing, it’s a great activity for your MLK unit.
Friendship Flowers
Again, another craftivity that your students will love!
Take a Look at Yourself Activity
MLK Puppet
Peace Poems for MLK Unit
Biography Quilt for Martin Luther King Teaching in the Classroom
To close the unit, we created a Biography Quilt to highlight his life and accomplishments!
{The unit includes quilt paper as an extra option}
Plus, engaging printables about his life!
There are more goodies, too so make sure you head over to the shop and check it out!
Martin Luther King Word Search for Elementary Students
Click the picture to snag this MLK Word Search FREEBIE! It’s a super fun and engaging activity to help your students learn about Martin Luther King Jr.!
Teaching about Martin Luther King Jr. in the Elementary Classroom Recap
This unit features loads of resources to help you teach your elementary students about Martin Luther King Jr.!
Good luck back to school on Monday!
What else do you use for your MLK unit? Tell me in the comments.
8 Responses
Looks great! I love the flower & the mirror.
Love the MLK anchor chart and the hand print craft. Thanks so much for sharing!
~Laura
Luv My Kinders
I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to use this unit! There are so many great activities to choose from. And, that schema chart is to die for!!!
Aimee
Primarily Speaking
love it – thank you :o)
You schema chart is AMAZING! This entire unit looks packed with some awesome activities!
Cute word search Thanks for sharing!
Heidi Neels
Flipping for First
Love the Peace poems!