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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! 
All About Me, Celebrate Differences Craft & Writing (Back to School, MLK)
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This back to school season or as you study Martin Luther King Jr., discuss how people are alike and also compare to see differences. Talk about what makes everyone special and unique (skin, hair, eye color, for example). Celebrate being special individuals! As you discuss uniqueness, student (or teacher) writes what makes him/her special and draws a picture to go with the sentence. Before making copies of faces and hair pieces, allow students to choose what they’d like. Then copy pieces on a variety of colors. Glue writing to the frame (not included, as a standard piece of construction paper will frame the sheet), and create face, hair, and hands for a very sweet display. Page 1: cover Page 2: product details Pages 3: head, two hands (glasses face) Page 4: head, two hands (freckle face) Page 5: head, two hands (spiked hair) Page 6: head, two hands (smiley face) Page 7: head, two hands (toothy smile) Page 8: boy curly hair (2) Page 19: boy thick spiked hair (3) Page 10: girl straight hair (piece 1/2) Page 11: girl straight hair (piece 2/2), also can be used for straight boy hair (2) Page 12: girl braid hair Page 13: girl curly hair Page 14: girl piggy tail hair Page 15: writing sheet Read more about this craft pack here: https://www.krazyforkindyland.com/freebies-for-families/let-peace-begin-with-you#/ **Before purchasing individual products from us, be sure to check out our Discounted Bundles! Note: The cover of Krazy for Kindyland products includes exact JPEG(s) of included craft(s). Our Full site is available at https://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 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!  Peace Craft Activity and Writing Prompt for Social Emotional Learning
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As you discuss what peace looks like during your social emotional learning lesson, students draw their idea of peace on the circle drawing sheet. Create craft, and staple to the front for display. Pages 1-3: product details Page 4: drawing circle Page 5: Earth Page 6: land Page 7: two hearts (4 sets) Page 8: hand (2) Page 9: hand (2) **Before purchasing individual products from us, be sure to check out our Discounted Bundles! Note: The cover of Krazy for Kindyland products includes exact JPEG(s) of included craft(s). Our Full site is available at https://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 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! 
Back to School Craft & Writing Activities: Llama, Dinosaur, Milk, Taco, Bird
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This back to school season, explore writing throughout literacy and social emotional learning / character education lessons! Create a llama and express fun at school, a dinosaur as you discuss kindness, milk as you talk about friendship, a bird as you explore writing words or names from around the room, and a taco with a list of taco ingredients! Please see individual product listings in our TPT store for specific details about each product. Note: The cover of Krazy for Kindyland products includes exact JPEG(s) of included craft(s). Please see our most recent TERMS OF USE here. What our customers are saying about our products: -provides engaging, hands-on fine-motor practice while learning across the curriculum -easily differentiated kindergarten activities, based on student needs and also allows room for teacher choice -includes 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 
Back to School Activities, Crafts: Coconut Tree, Worried, Mouse Names, Sharing Fish, Raccoon
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As you plan for back to school lessons, practice fine motor and visual-spatial skills with crafts and activities including a Coconut Tree, Mouse Names, a Worried Mouse, and a sharing Fish! Please see individual product listings for specific details about each product. Contents: Coconut Tree: Goal Setting Writing / Drawing Activity Mouse Craft: Name Activity Mouse Craft: An Activity for Teaching About Worry Fish Craft: Teaching Respect, Inclusion, Non-Green, Non-Attachment / Sharing Activity Be sure to check out our DISCOUNTED BUNDLES prior to purchasing individual products. Note: The cover of Krazy for Kindyland products includes exact JPEG(s) of included craft(s). Please see our most recent TERMS OF USE here. What our customers are saying about our products: -provides engaging, hands-on fine-motor practice while learning across the curriculum -easily differentiated kindergarten activities, based on student needs and also allows room for teacher choice -includes 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 IDeas from Krazy for KindylandWe have more ways to make learning MAGICAL in your classroom!
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