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I'm sharing ways to introduce the story of the life of Martin Luther King Jr with kindergarten students. We read some wonderful titles to get our discussion going, including The Colors of Us and It's Okay To Be Different. After reading, we incorporate our craft and writing activity packs into our writing lessons during journal time. The Colors of Us ActivitiesFirst up, I read the book, “The Colors of Us” by Karen Katz, the kids energetically look around the room, searching for friends with the shades of skin that are referenced in the book. Shades include “chocolate brown, like cupcakes” and “coconuts and coffee toffee.” The kids are so excited to compare their own skin shades to something beautiful or delicious.  In the next part of our discussion, they all put their hands together, and they compare their shades of skin. The kids are thrilled to see skin shades are different, shouting out, “Ooo, ___’s skin is like an Oreo!” “___’s skin is like milk!” They’ve never noticed it before! They are different. All of them. So what?! They are friends. It means nothing to them to see differences among themselves because they love the people who are inside the differences. ❣️ As our study moves forward, we also read It's Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr. This book is perfect for showing the many, many differences among people and how we live. When I make the connection to the students in our classroom and point out differences among peers, it’s always so surprising for them to see. Among our discussion, they sort each other based on eye colors and hair colors. They giggle at how they are alike and how they are different than their friends. They giggle because it’s something they have never noticed before.  I love this craft pack to accompany Mr. Parr's book. Students can mix and match the character pieces in any way they'd like! Martin Luther King Jr. Books and ActivitiesThis is when I introduce Martin Luther King Jr and what he stood for in the world. My two favorite tiles are included below, Martin Luther King, Jr. A Man With a Dream and We March. Sheila Rae the BRaveKevin Henkes' book, Sheila Rae, the Brave is next up in our book study for the week. This helps the kiddos to make a connection to bravery. I tie it into Martin Luther King Jr's bravery on a child's level.  The Peace Book
Martin Luther King Jr. Craft and Drawing Prompt for Kindergarten in January
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As you study Martin Luther King, Jr., students draw what they visualize as MLK’s dream on the white heart. This activity is perfect for center time or a whole group lesson. Cut and glue craft for display. Page 1: cover Page 2: Krazy for Kindyland note Page 3: product details Page 4: drawing heart Page 5: heart frame Page 6: suit Page 7: head Page 8: two hands (3 sets) Note: The cover of Krazy for Kindyland products include exact JPEG(s) of included craft(s). Our Full site is available athttps://krazyforkindyland.com/</a> What our customers are saying about our products: -provide engaging, hands-on fine-motor practice while learning across the curriculum -easily differentiated, based on student needs and allow room for teacher choice -include consistent layouts; easy for students to understand -low prep and a huge time saver; GREAT for subs Questions? Requests? Email us at krazyforkindyland@gmail.com 
Black History Month Activity with Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Prompts and Craft Pack
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As you study heroic figures throughout Black History Month this February, students write about Martin Luther King, Jr. during your writing lesson or literacy centers. Four drawing/writing options are included to meet the needs of your little learners. A coloring sheet and two additional craft options are included. Create craft, and add to the top of the writing prompt to create a Black History Month bulletin board display! Contents: Page 1: Cover Page 2: Product Details Page 3: coloring page Page 4: two hands, body (option 1) Page 5: head, two hands (option 2) Page 6: hair, shoulders (option 2) Page 7: drawing sheet Page 8: sentence starter writing and drawing sheet Page 9: writing and drawing sheet Page 10: writing sheet Note: The cover of Krazy for Kindyland products include exact JPEG(s) of included craft(s). Our Full site is available athttps://krazyforkindyland.com/</a> What our customers are saying about our products: -provide engaging, hands-on fine-motor practice while learning across the curriculum -easily differentiated, based on student needs and allow room for teacher choice -include consistent layouts; easy for students to understand -low prep and a huge time saver; GREAT for subs Questions? Requests? Email us at krazyforkindyland@gmail.com It's Okay To Be Different ActivitiesThe Peace Book is the next book in our discussion. This books helps describe what peace feels like in our hearts. It's THE perfect book to bring these discussions all together!  Egg ActivityTo conclude our lesson, we compare two eggs, one brown and one white. I ask them if the eggs are different, and they notice the colors. Then I break the eggs. The kids see they are the same inside, just like themselves in comparison to their friends. All the same. Yet all different. 💕  Martin Luther King Jr Craft and Activity PacksGood news! All of our craft packs are offered in discounted bundles! 
Black History Month Activities with Writing Prompts: Rosa, Ruby, Harriet, Martin
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As you study heroic figures throughout Black History Month this February, students write about Harriet Tubman, Ruby Bridge, Rosa Parks, and Martin Luther King, Jr. during your writing lessons or literacy centers. Four drawing/writing options are included for each person so as to meet the needs of your little learners. A coloring sheet and two additional craft options are included, too. Create crafts, and add to the top of the writing prompts to create a Black History Month bulletin board display! Contents: Page 1: Cover Page 2: Product Details Pages 3-12: Harriet Tubman Pages 13-22: Ruby Bridges Pages 23-32: Rosa Parks Pages 33-42: Martin Luther King, Jr. Note: The cover of Krazy for Kindyland products include exact JPEG(s) of included craft(s). Our Full site is available athttps://krazyforkindyland.com/</a> What our customers are saying about our products: -provide engaging, hands-on fine-motor practice while learning across the curriculum -easily differentiated, based on student needs and allow room for teacher choice -include consistent layouts; easy for students to understand -low prep and a huge time saver; GREAT for subs Questions? Requests? Email us at krazyforkindyland@gmail.com More Character Education Book Companion ActivitiesI find character education to be of such great importance in kindergarten. Picture books always lead our discussions, so I've created packs to go along with our most favorite titles. We offer a wide variety of craft and writing packs to connect to character education in the classroom all year long! More IDeas from Krazy for KindylandWe have more ways to make learning MAGICAL in your classroom!
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