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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! 
It’s Okay to Be Different Craft & Writing Prompt Reading Comprehension Companion
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This back to school season or as you study Martin Luther King Jr., read It's Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr with your class. 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 “It’s Okay to Be Different” 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.  
Sheila Rae the Brave Craft and Drawing Prompt Reading Comprehension Book Companion
$3.50
Read Sheila Rae the Brave by Kevin Henkes. Practice comprehension skills, and connect to the text as you discuss what it means to be brave. (You might tie this book in with Martin Luther King Jr.) Students share a situation when they had to be brave or when they saw someone else being brave. Draw their examples on the purse. Create craft for display. I suggest centering Sheila Rae on a piece of light blue construction paper, allowing the purse to hang off of the page. Page 1: Cover Page 2: Krazy for Kindyland Note Page 3: Product Details Page 4: head, two hands, two legs Page 5: drawing sheet, label (2 sets) Page 6: purse handle, dress Page 7: shirt (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 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!  The Peace Book Craft and Writing Prompt Reading Comprehension Companion
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As you discuss what peace looks like, practice comprehension skills, and connect to the text as students draw their idea of peace on the circle drawing sheet. (In our classroom, we tie in a discussion of Martin Luther King Jr.) Create craft, and staple to the front for display. Page 1: cover Page 2: Krazy for Kindyland note Page 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! 
Martin Luther King Jr. Crafts and Writing Prompts for Kindergarten: Sheila the Brave, The Peace Book, It's Okay To Be Different, MLK, Peace
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$8.00
Connect to Martin Luther King Jr. with peace, bravery, and differences among peers with these craft and writing activities. Products include the following resources: Sheila the Brave Craft and Drawing: What does being brave look like? Martin Luther King Jr. Craft and Drawing: What was Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream? The Peace Book Craft and Drawing: What does peace look like? It’s Okay To Be Different Craft and Drawing: What makes you special? Please see individual product listings in our store for specific details about each craft. 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 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! 
Character Education Book Companions and Kindergarten Arts and Crafts: Giraffes Can’t Dance, The Koala Who Could, The Good Egg, You Get What You Get, Too Tall Houses
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Practice comprehension skills, and connect to the text as you create crafts to accompany the following titles Giraffes Can’t Dance, The Koala Who Could, The Good Egg, You Get What You Get, and Too Tall Houses. Please see individual product listings in our store for specific details about each craft. Page 1: cover Page 2: Krazy for Kindyland note Pages 3-7: Giraffes Can’t Dance Pages 8-14: The Koala Who Could Pages 15-22: The Good Egg Pages 23-29: You Get What You Get Pages 31-36: Too Tall Houses 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 
Character Education Arts and Crafts Writing Lesson Activity Pack for Kindergarten: You’re Finally Here, My Mouth is a Volcano, Spaghetti in a Hotdog Bun, Lacey Walker Nonstop Talker
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$10.00
As you read the following titles during guidance or guided reading, create book companion crafts for the following titles: You’re Finally Here, My Mouth is a Volcano, The Most Magnificent Thing, Spaghetti in a Hotdog Bun, and Lacey Walker Nonstop Talker. Please see individual product listings in our store for specific details about each craft. Page 1: cover Page 2: Krazy for Kindyland note Pages 3-9: You’re Finally Here Pages 10-16: My Mouth is a Volcano Pages 17-23: The Most Magnificent Thing Pages 24-30: Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun Pages 31-37: Lacey Walker Nonstop Talker 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 
Back to School Character Education Arts and Crafts Writing Lesson Activity Pack for Kindergarten: Milk Goes to School, We Don’t Eat Our Classmates, Click Quack School, After the Fall, The Bad Seed
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As you explore character education this back to school season, practice comprehension skills, and connect to text with the following titles: Milk Goes to School, We Don’t Eat Our Classmates, Click Quack School, After the Fall, and The Bad Seed. Please see individual product listings in our store for specific details about each product. Our kindergarten arts and crafts are downloads you can print at home or school. Each craft includes a cover and a contents page, so you know exactly how to put pieces together. The only supplies you need are paper, scissors, glue, and crayons! Enjoy creating with the kids! Page 1: cover Page 2: Krazy for Kindyland note Page 3: product details Pages 3-13: Milk Goes to School: I can be a good friend. Pages 14-24: We Don’t Eat Our Classmates: I can show kindness. Pages 25-28: Click Quack School: I follow rules. Pages 39-48: After the Fall I didn’t give up. Pages 49-58: The Bad Seed I’ve made a mistake like the bad seed. I’ve been a good seed. 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 
Back to School Activity Pack for Preschool and Kindergarten
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$14.00
As you head back to school, practice comprehension skills and connect to text as you complete writing/drawing sheets for the following titles: Elmer, The Crayon Box that Talked, First Day Jitters, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, No, David, Recess Queen, and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Please see individual products for specific details for each craft. Pages 3-7: Elmer Brown Paper Bag Puppet and Homework: What makes you special? Pages 8-13: The Crayon Box that Talked: What's your favorite color? Pages 14-20: First Day Jitters: How did you feel on the first day of school? Pages 21-29: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse: What would you keep in a purple plastic purse? Pages 30-36: No, David: I follow rules when I... Pages 37-45: Recess Queen: I am NOT mean at school. Pages 46-52: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Name Practice 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 
Back to School Crafts for Kids: Book Companions: Rainbow Fish, Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten, The Kissing Hand, Chrysanthemum, Molly Lou Melon, Wemberly Worried
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$8.00
As you plan for back to school lessons, practice fine motor and visual-spatial skills with book craft activities! Please see individual product listings for specific details about each product. Contents: Page 1: Cover Page 2: Product Details Pages 3-9: Rainbow Fish Pages 10-17: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Pages 18-25: Chrysanthemum Pages 26-33: Molly Lou Melon Pages 34-40: Wemberly Worried Note: The cover of Krazy for Kindyland products include 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 More IDeas from Krazy for KindylandWe have more ways to make learning MAGICAL in your classroom!
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