Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-Resources for Teachers

Have a Dream Speech Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963. Washington, D.C.

This is such a great video and it really should be seen by all kids.  It talks about Dr. King’s life and how wanted more people will show love.  “When more people were hurting, he came in to help”. It has a great message “isn’t it cool that we can change things, like any of us.”  

Reading Rainbow segment with a read aloud by LeVar Burton of the book, A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr by David Adler.  

Grades 3-5 - Free video and activities without subscription. “I have a dream ...” You know the words, but what do you know about the man who said them? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to the inspiring life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement.

This is the original 1998 animated movie "Our Friend, Martin".  This is an animated children's educational film about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. Two friends travel through time, meeting Dr. King at several points during his life. It featured an all-star voice cast and was nominated for an Emmy award in 1999 for Outstanding Animated Program.

This video is packed with information about Dr. King and his life- his schooling, how he got his name and many of the things he did to make the world a better place.  This video is tastefully done.

This video talks about his life and his work as a person of change.  This video contains real footage of his I Have a Dream Speech. 

This video is just too fun.  It’s made by a kindergartener named Anna who was interested in learning about Dr. King.  She shares all the important facts and since she herself is a kindergartener, the content is perfect!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, was a famous Civil Rights leader, pastor, and humanitarian. He is best known for his peaceful, nonviolent protests and speeches calling for change! This kid-friendly video is filled with facts and information about Martin Luther King Jr. and his life. It also introduces and briefly explains the issue of segregation at a child's level, and briefly touches on Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

For Grades 4-5, Nonviolence on the Move written by Frank Caropreso.  This is a Reader’s Theater Play from Scholastic with three-acts depicting scenes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life.

For grades 3-5, this scholastic website offers quotes from the civil rights movement leader on the problem, solutions and future of race matters.

Grades 3-5, this collection of quotes by Martin Luther King and other famous leaders on topics that were important to work and message of Dr. King

Easy to sing along with this song, the words are on the screen along with a slide show of photos.

Mister King was written by Theresa Orlando. Cute song great message.  

This is a super easy song from Kiboomers the kids can learn and sing about Martin Luther King.  It’s a cute and catchy tune.