Martin Luther King Day

How your family can honor Dr. King's legacy

Here are a few great things to read, watch, and do with your preschooler or elementary schooler to help your family celebrate and learn together this weekend!

We hope these ideas will help you have a memorable experience and create meaningful conversations about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Things to Read

       

Preschool & Elementary

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I Am Brave
By Brad Meltzer
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ColorFull
By Dorena Williamson
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Martin's Big Words
By Doreen Rappaport
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I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Brad Meltzer
Things to Watch

       

Elementary

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Our Friend, Martin
A Magical Movie Adventure
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The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Kid President
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The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By BrainPOP
Things to Do

 

MLK Days of Service in Atlanta
January 10–21

Help build Dr. King’s beloved community with Hands On Atlanta. Learn More

 

MLK Day of Service
Find a volunteer opportunity with AmeriCorps to participate in a day of service in honor of Dr. King. Learn More

 

King Holiday Observance at The King Center
January 10–17

Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with a virtual series on nonviolence, youth summits, service projects, and more. Learn More