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This activity packet for elementary classrooms will help your students celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month by providing fun and engaging ways to learn about his life and impact on American society and history. Featured activities include creating a picture book, building and discussing a timeline of MLK's life, and writing about aspirations and goals through exploration of the "I Have a Dream" speech. Teaching tips and an exit ticket are included. Appropriate for grades 1-5.

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Indoor Recess Choice Board Activities for Elementary

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Indoor Recess Choice Board Activities for Elementary

This menu features a selection of simple and engaging student-choice indoor recess activities.

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Movement Activities for Elementary Students

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Movement Activities for Elementary Students

Break up the day and get your students moving with these movement activities for elementary students.

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Simple STEAM Suggestions

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Simple STEAM Suggestions

Bring Science,Technology, Engineering, Art and Math into the classroom with these fun, cross-curricular projects for ele...

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MLK Day Videos and Activities

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Videos & Activities

Martin Luther King, Jr. Videos & Activities Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday in January.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Word Search Activity

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Martin Luther King Jr. Wordsearch

The perfect Black History Month activity! Teach children about Martin Luther King Jr. with this printable word search.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Coloring Page for Children

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Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page

This coloring book page features a picture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Top Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities

Learn all about Martin Luther King, Jr., with our favorite resources, printables, and activities.

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Daily Journal Topics: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Assign one of 10 journal topics for students on the subject of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Martin Luther King, Jr.

In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Jessica Peresta graduated with her Bachelor's of Music Education in 2004 and earned the top music educator award. She went on to build a music program at a low-income… Read more

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