Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Teacher Resources
Featured Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Resources
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr, an outstanding American leader and hero, who was born on January 15, 1929. Share the stories of his vision and commitment by using our activities, lessons, and worksheets that detail Dr. King's life. There are quizzes, biographies, and art activities on this civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. You'll also find references on his assassination, resources for Black History Month (February), and activities for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Educational Videos
Use our short videos about Martin Luther King, Jr. to enhance students' learning. Creative extension activities accompany each video, including a printable mini-book, a quiz, and a reading passage.Printables
Increase students' knowledge of Martin Luther King, Jr. through their writing and creative thinking skills. Studying Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech through writing and reading are a few of the engaging printable activities offered.- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Packet for Middle School Students
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Packet for Elementary Students
- "I Have a Dream" Little Book
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Coloring Page
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Wordsearch
- My Book About Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Dream Big, Dr. King
- I Have a Dream: Drawing Activity
- I Have a Dream
- More Martin Luther King, Jr. Printables
Lesson Plans
Students will learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the African-American culture through these detailed and creative lesson plans.- Dig Deeper!: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Edition
- Got Orator Goals? Speechwriting and Presentation Strategies for High Schoolers
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Leader
- Activities for African Folk Tales
- African-American Gospel Music
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize
- Influencing Others in Our World
- Civil Rights Movement Playlist
References
Use our reading passage references to increase students' knowledge and understanding of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and times.- Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response
- Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life
- Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865
- Conspiracy Theories Behind Martin Luther King's Assassination
- Timeline of Affirmative Action Milestones
- Death of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Proclamation
MLK, JR. Language Arts Activities
Expand students' learning of Martin Luther King, Jr. with these activities including journal topics, reading passages with comprehension questions, teacher's guide, and lesson plans.- Dig Deeper!: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Edition
- Got Orator Goals? Speechwriting and Presentation Strategies for High Schoolers
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Project for High School
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Leader
- Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
- Daily Journal Topics: Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Why We Can't Wait Teacher's Guide
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Questions
- More MLK Jr. Language Arts Activities
MLK, Jr. Art Activities
Use our resources and have students create a mini-book about Martin Luther King, Jr.MLK, Jr. Biographies
Enhance students' comprehension of Martin Luther King, Jr. using the lesson plan, printable, reading passage, and more included in these resources.- Dig Deeper!: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Edition
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Leader
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Coloring Page
- My Book About Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Photo of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize
- Influencing Others in Our World
- A Movement Led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- More Black History Month Biographies
Civil Rights Resources
Our Civil Rights Resources offer you videos with activities, printable pages, a teaching guide, quiz, and a reading passage about Marin Luther King, Jr.- Martin Luther King, Jr. Videos & Activities
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Leader
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Coloring Page
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Quiz
- Teaching Guide to Marching for Freedom
- More Civil Rights Resources
African-American History Resources
Utilize our favorite resources to teach African-American history. Among the many resource choices are printable pages, art activities, lesson plans and more.- Top 10 Black History Month Worksheets (6-12)
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Leader
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Coloring Page
- My Book About Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Top 10 Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities
- Top 10 Black History Month Worksheets (K-5)
- Top 15 Black History Month Resources
- More African-American History Resources
Black History Month
Our Black History Month resources include a variety of activities to enhance students' knowledge of Martin Luther King, Jr. including a mini-book, lesson plans, and a slide show of a coloring book.- Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Leader
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Coloring Page
- My Book About Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Coloring Book of African-Americans Slideshow
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize
- Influencing Others in Our World
- A Movement Led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- More Black History Month Teacher Resources
Browse Martin Luther King Jr. Day Resources
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WORKSHEETS
Civil Rights Movement Playlist
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ACTIVITIES
Martin Luther King, Jr. Videos & Activities
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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities
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LESSON PLANS
African-American Gospel Music
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WORKSHEETS
Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
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WORKSHEETS
I Have a Dream
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ASSESSMENT
Martin Luther King, Jr. Quiz
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REFERENCE
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life
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PROJECTS
Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Project for High School
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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Coloring Book of African-Americans Slideshow
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WORKSHEETS
Martin Luther King Jr. Questions
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BOOK GUIDES
Why We Can't Wait Teacher's Guide
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REFERENCE
I Have a Dream: Drawing Activity
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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Martin Luther King, Jr. & Black History Month Activities Packet
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TEACHING RESOURCE
Timeline of the Modern Civil Rights Movement
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ACTIVITIES
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Packet for Elementary Students
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TEACHING RESOURCE
Celebrating Martin Luther King Day
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WORKSHEETS
Martin Luther King Jr. Wordsearch
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WORKSHEETS
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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ACTIVITIES
Dig Deeper!: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Edition
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ACTIVITIES
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Packet for Middle School Students
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TEACHING RESOURCE
Orator Goals for Speechwriting and Presentation Strategies
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WORKSHEETS
Teaching Guide to Marching for Freedom
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ACTIVITIES
Activities for African Folk Tales