Martin Luther King Jr. Activities and Lessons
Education was central to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a more just, inclusive, and democratic society. This collection of Martin Luther King Jr. activities helps educators bring that vision into the classroom through meaningful, age-appropriate lessons and teaching resources.
Designed for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms, these activities and lesson plans support student learning around civil rights, social justice, equity, nonviolence, civic engagement, and character education. Students explore Dr. King’s life, leadership, and lasting impact on the civil rights movement while developing critical thinking and discussion skills.
Whether you are teaching MLK Day, Black History Month, or integrating civil rights topics throughout the year, this collection offers classroom-ready resources created by educators, for educators. The lessons help students connect Dr. King’s message of racial, economic, and social justice to the world they live in today.
