MLK Day 2026 Teaching Resources for 4th Grade
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Activity Pack
Apply a range of reading comprehension strategies to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.
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'I Have a Dream' Mobile
Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with this ‘I Have a Dream’ craft.
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"I Have a Dream" Writing Prompt Page
Observe MLK Day by encouraging students to think about their “dream” for the future by writing it as a speech.
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I See My Dream — MLK Art Activity
Encourage students to share their dreams for the future with an MLK Art activity.
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MLK Day Word Search
Identify the words and works of Martin Luther King Jr. in our MLK Word Search.
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Black History Word Wall Cards
Use this set of 42 Black History Month vocabulary words to expand your students’ language skills and knowledge of history.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Coloring Pages
Celebrate MLK Day in the classroom and engage your students in thoughtful discussion with a Martin Luther King, Jr. Coloring Page!
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Trifold Brochure
Demonstrate learning about the Martin Luther King’s contributions to the Civil Rights Movement with a brochure project.
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MLK Character Traits Graphic Organizer
Use our graphic organizer with your students when studying Martin Luther King, Jr.’s notable mental and moral qualities.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Fakebook Worksheet
Design a social media profile for civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. in this creative writing activity.
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Acts of Service Worksheet for MLK Day
Honor the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a printable activity that lists 36 acts of service and kindness students can do in January to honor Dr. King's principles and values.
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Diversity is our Strength Poster
Display this ''diversity is our strength' poster in your classroom as a reminder of unity and inclusion.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Directed Drawing Worksheet
Bring a bit of art into the classroom this MLK Day with a “How to Draw a Martin Luther King, Jr.” directed drawing worksheet.
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MLK Art - Coloring Activity
Celebrate MLK Day in the classroom and engage your students creating colorful patterns with a Martin Luther King, Jr. art activity sheet.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Coloring Pages - Collaborative Mural
Create a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day bulletin board with our collaborative coloring posters.
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MLK Day Coloring Bookmarks
Bring calm to the classroom and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. with a set of printable bookmarks to color.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Activity Book
Celebrate MLK Day in the classroom and engage your students with a booklet of MLK Day activities.
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MLK Day Word Wall Vocabulary Cards
Use this set of 40 vocabulary words related to MLK Day and civil rights to broaden your students’ language.
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I Have a Dream - Speech Analysis Activity
Review MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech text and explore the metaphors he used to convey his message through the accompanying questions.
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MLK Day Vocabulary Activity
Build dictionary and vocabulary skills by identifying the meanings of words related to Martin Luther King, Jr. and civil rights.
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My Nobel Peace Prize – Upper Grades
Encourage students to think about how they could make the world a better place with our Nobel Peace Prize writing template.
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A Historic Movement – Teaching Presentation
Introduce students to the people and events of the American civil rights movement with this 17-slide PowerPoint presentation.
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"All About ..." - Informational Writing Template
Practice informative writing with this versatile template.
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Biography Brochure Template
Help your students organize their thoughts about their biography subject.