Martin Luther King Jr Crafts and Activities

Are the kids home from school for Martin Luther King, Jr Day? Looking for something artsy and fun to do?? These Martin Luther King Jr crafts and activities are a great ways to promote peace and diversity. You’ll also find a list of recommended books for kids to learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Crafts About Peace:

I love that each one of these peace signs is unique! Instructions can be found here for this very toddler-friendly art project!

This peace dove painting was made using a hand print! Check out Handprint and Footprint Art for the how-to.

This dove garland is beautiful and very frugal to make — using coffee filters! Click here for instructions and a free downloadable pattern.

Crafts and Activities About Diversity:

I love this lesson in diversity using eggs from Kids Activities Blog — so simple and very effective!

A fun art project using watercolors and oil pastels from Handprint and Footprint Art.

I love this beautiful dove print made with fingerprints found via The Crafty Crow! Have fun!!

More Martin Luther King, Jr Crafts and Activities for Kids:

Books About Martin Luther King, Jr:

March On!: The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World

Written for kids ages 8-12 | Read Book Description Here

 

My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Written for kids ages 6-11 | Read Book Description Here

A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Picture Book Biography) (Picture Book Biographies)

Written for kids ages 6 and up | Read Book Description Here

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