Martin Luther King Jr. Worksheets & Activities

Teach your students about the life and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this comprehensive and respectful worksheet set! This no-prep resource is perfect for Kindergarten and Primary students to use in January for MLK Day or throughout February for Black History Month.

This packet goes beyond simple coloring to help students understand Dr. King’s message of peace and equality. It includes a variety of activities that practice reading comprehension, functional writing, and vocabulary building, making it an ideal choice for Social Studies or your Literacy Center.

What’s Included? (Potential Activities)

• Mini-Biography: A simple reading passage about Dr. King's life and work.
• "I Have a Dream" Writing Prompts: Encouraging students to share their own dreams for a better world.
• Vocabulary & Word Search: Highlighting key words like peace, equality, dream, and leader.
• Timeline Activity: A simple cut-and-paste to understand key historical events.
• Fine Motor Practice: Coloring pages or "The Peace Lily" craft templates.

Perfect For:

• Kindergarten and Primary Classrooms (Grades K-3)
• Social Studies and History Lessons
• Black History Month Units (February)
• Developing Empathy, Literacy, and Critical Thinking