Martin Luther King Jr Activities & Resources for School

Martin Luther King Jr Activities & Resources for School

Welcome to our guide on Martin Luther King Jr activities and resources for school. Here, you will find a variety of educational resources designed to engage students in learning about the life, achievements, and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Through these activities, we hope to inspire a new generation to carry forward the values of equity, justice, and peace that Dr. King embodied.

Why Do We Celebrate Martin Luther King Day?

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national and federal holiday, celebrates the birthday of noted American civil rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Since becoming a federal holiday in 1983, MLK Day has grown in scope to become a holiday that celebrates not only the life and accomplishments of Dr. King, but also his legacy, importance to the Black community, and impact on the continuing drive for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

When is Martin Luther King Day Celebrated?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday of January each year.

In 2025, Martin Luther King Day will be celebrated on Monday, January 20th.

As a national and federal holiday, most banks, schools, state offices, and financial institutions are closed. There is no mail delivery, but most retail and dining establishments are open.

Martin Luther King Jr Activities

Help your students learn about Dr. King's life, accomplishments, vision, and legacy using our Martin Luther King Jr activities, lessons, printables, coloring pages, and worksheets.

There are quizzes, choice boards, videos, biographies, and art activities on this civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient.

You'll also find references on his assassination, resources for Black History Month (February), and Martin Luther King Jr Day activities for outside of school.