"Each year on the third Monday of January schools, federal offices, post office and banks across America close as people celebrate the birth, the life and the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

It is a time for the nation to remember the injustices that Dr. King fought. A time to remember his fight for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all races and peoples. A time to remember the message of change through nonviolence."

Read the story of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
from www.holidays.net

Dr. King Timeline created by 2nd Graders - click the dates on the side to begin

"I have a Dream" speech - audio file from American Rhetoric (press the play arrow to begin)

Kulture Kidz - learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.

United Streaming videos - log in with Lyon username/password and then choose Playlist to locate the Martin Luther King, Jr. videos

Primary Games - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. interactive games, puzzles, crosswords, maze

Martin Luther King, Jr. printable coloring pages

Martin Luther King, Jr. interactive quiz - from Family Education

Optional Extension Activities

• Martin Luther King, Jr, to many people is a hero. What is a hero? Who is your hero? Using KIDPIX or another drawing software, draw a picture of who your hero is and write about him or her.
• Make a HERO acrostic poem. Each letter of the word should describe what or who your hero is. Use KIDPIX, Kidspiration, or other software available.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream. Do you have a dream? Write a speech about your dream and how it could make the world a better place. Use Kidspiration to help you organize your ideas and present your speech to your class.