“I SAY TO YOU TODAY, MY FRIENDS, SO EVEN THOUGH WE FACE THE DIFFICULTIES OF TODAY AND TOMORROW, I STILL HAVE A DREAM. IT IS A DREAM DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE AMERICAN DREAM. I HAVE A DREAM THAT ONE DAY THIS NATION WILL RISE UP, AND LIVE OUT THE TRUE MEANING OF ITS CREED: ‘WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT, THAT ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL.’”
Excerpt from Rev. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech at the march on Washington, 1963.
Happy Monday! I (Wei) hope you are enjoying this long weekend with your family. Today as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. we have some additional resources for your at home discussions! First up, check out our Holiday Resources in our Parent Portal. Our Holiday Resources packet contains background information, literature, movie recommendations and more for ages Preschool – Adult.
Next we have a post from last year when wrapped up our study of American History. Read on for more resources on the Web and also some interesting video links.
Resources Links:
Hero For All | A National Geographic Kids entry on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. | A Time for Kids article all about “one of history’s greatest speakers and social activists”.
“I Have a Dream” Speech | Read the full transcript of this inspirational and impactful speech.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes | Read 123 of the most powerful quotes from this eloquent man.
10 Things You May Not Know About Martin Luther King, Jr. | He was imprisoned 30 times!
Martin Luther King, Jr.: His Life in Pictures | Scroll through pictures of Dr. King. Each image gives a short description of its significance.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Printables | This blog has a series of free printables. Print up a copy of King’s “I Have a Dream Speech” or fill in the blank of some of his famous quotes.
Major King Events Chronology | A timeline of the major events in Dr. King’s life. Explore this website, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute, for more about Dr. King.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Kid President | This is a sweet, short video sharing the impact of Dr. King. Perfect for our younger students.
The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | An animated video about Dr. King’s life.
The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | Another well-done, kid-appropriate animated video about the legacy of Dr. King.
I Have a Dream Speech | Share this powerful speech with your students.
King Leads the March on Washington | A short video about this powerful, peaceful protest.
Coretta Scott King Interview | Who better to share their story than Dr. King’s wife? This is a longer video, but it is powerful to hear their personal journey as leaders of the Civil Rights Movement.
