It’s time to add to the new year with a post for my series of free songs and rhymes for circle time! Today, I’m sharing free songs and rhymes for a very special holiday in January … Martin Luther King Day. The third Monday in January is always Martin Luther King Day, a great holiday for a variety of songs.
Note: For non-holiday winter songs and rhymes, see my “Free Winter Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time” post. For educational songs and rhymes at any time of year, see my “Free Educational Songs for Circle Time” post.
There are lots of wonderful CDs you can buy, but I’m just listing free resources here. You can typically find links to buy the CDs for songs on YouTube if you wish. These are songs that I’ve found online for preschool teachers and childcare providers. Many of the songs work well for older children, too. They are also great if you’re a homeschooler or parent supplementing your child’s learning at home. And I think they’re lots of fun for grandparents and anyone who enjoys spending time with a special child.
Martin Luther King Day Resources
If you’d like more information to share with children about Martin Luther King Day, here are some fun, helpful YouTube videos for a variety of ages:
- “MLK- The King and His Dream”
- “Kid President Has a Dream”
- “The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President”
- “I Celebrate MLK! Rap – Black History Video For Kids”
- “Let Freedom Ring – MLK Rap Song”
- “I Have a Dream (Song)” Martin Luther King – A remix of Children by Robert Mills with Martin Luther King Jr, Conivan
- Closed Captioned Video, “Martin’s Big Words;The life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” Presented by Scholastic and Weston Woods
- “Martin Luther King Jr.”: a short documentary by Studies Weekly
- Martin Luther King – “I Have A Dream Speech” – August 28, 1963
Martin Luther King Day Songs and Rhymes
Preschool songs – “Freedom, Freedom, Let it Ring” – Littlestorybug
Children’s songs “Thank You, Dr. King” – Littlestorybug
“Let Freedom Ring Everywhere” by Bubbly Vee
“A Time for Peace” by Bubbly Vee
“I Have a Dream – A Song For MLK Day” by Daria Music
“Mister King” by Theresa Orlando
“I Have a Dream” song written by Chris Inserra and performed by Susan Salidor
“The Ballad of Martin Luther King” – Pete Seeger and Brother Kirk
Dr. Martin Luther King Day Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays with Lyrics
- Preschool Black History Songs and Music from Everything Preschool
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (includes music) from Preschool Express
- Martin Luther King Songs from Kiboomu
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Theme for Your Preschool Classroom (includes songs) from Preschool Plan It
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Songs from Preschool Education
- MLK Songs from Perpetual Preschool
- Songs for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from Songs for Teaching
- Children’s Songs for Martin Luther King Jr. Day from The Holiday Zone
All the Posts in the Free Song and Resources Video Series
Free Songs about Skills and Concepts
- Free Educational Songs for Circle Time
- Free Baby Sign Language Videos {Signs and Songs}
- Free & Fun Toilet Learning Songs {Potty Songs} for Toddlers
- Favorite Clean Up Song
- Free Clean Up Songs (Tidy Up Songs) and Rhymes
- Free Kissing Hand Songs, Poems, and Videos to Ease Separation Anxiety
- Free Back-to-School Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Celebration of Life Songs and Printables for a Montessori Birthday
- Handwashing Activities for Kids – Free Songs and Lessons
- Reinforcing Letter Sounds with Phonics Songs
- Free Sign Language Alphabet and Phonics Songs
- Free Sign Language Color Songs for Circle Time
- Free Spanish Color Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free French Color Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Songs about 100 {Free Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time}
- Educational Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays Pinterest Board
Free Unit Study Songs
- Free Fire Safety Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Arctic Animal Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Penguin Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Arctic vs. Antarctic Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Bird Sounds, Songs, and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Tree Songs and Educational Videos {Learn about Trees, Apple Trees, and Seasons}
- Free Solar System Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Peace Songs and Educational Videos
Free Seasonal and Holiday Songs
- Free Back-to-School Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Grandparent Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Fall Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Halloween Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Thanksgiving Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Winter Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Christmas Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Hanukkah Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Kwanzaa Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free New Year’s Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Martin Luther King Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Groundhog Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Valentine’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free President Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Chinese New Year Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free St. Patrick’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Spring Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Easter Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Earth Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Cinco de Mayo Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Mother’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Father’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free American Patriotic Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Summer Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
Free Video Resources Posts
- Free Royal Tea Party Videos {Grace and Courtesy Resources}
- Free Montessori Video Lessons Online
- Free Montessori Practical Life Videos
- Free Montessori Sensorial Videos
- Free Montessori Math Videos
- Free Montessori Language Videos
- Free Montessori Cultural Videos
- Free Montessori at Home Videos
FREE CHARACTER EDUCATION VIDEO SERIES AT MY BITS OF POSITIVITY BLOG
- Free Bucket-Filling Videos for Character Education
- Free Manners Songs for Home or Classroom
- Free Thank-You Songs and Rhymes for Home or School
- Free Gratitude Songs and Rhymes for Home or School
- Free Patience Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Kindness Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Responsibility Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Respect Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Respect is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Cooperation Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- Free Excellence Songs and Resources {Character Education} – Excellence is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Friendship Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Friendship is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Songs about Virtues {with Character Education Themes and Unit Studies}
- Free Determination Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Determination is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Courage Songs {Character Education Resources} – Courage is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Equality and Fairness Songs {Character Education Resources} – Equality is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Inspirational Songs {Character Education Resources} – Inspiration is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Taking Turns and Sharing Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- Free Helping Hand and Helpfulness Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Anti-Bullying Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Conservation Songs for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Relaxing Music for Studying and Concentration for Kids
- Free Curiosity Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Honesty Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Orderliness Songs and Activities {Character Education Resources}
- Free Songs about Obeying the Rules {Character Education Resources}
- Free Happy Songs for Kids {Contentment, Cheerfulness, Joyfulness Resources}
- Free Self-Control Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Educational and Song Videos about Honor
- The Best Kids’ Songs for the Holidays {Traditional Holiday Songs + Character Education Songs}
- Free Reassuring and Comforting Songs to Help Ease Kids’ Anxiety
- Free Growth Mindset Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Guided Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free 9-1-1 Songs for Kids {Non-Scary Emergency Preparedness}
- Free Disaster Preparedness Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep and Relaxation {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
- Free Guided Christian Meditations for Teens and Adults
- Free Guided Christian Meditations for Kids
- Free Guided Gratitude Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Make a Difference Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Guided Gratitude Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
- Free Mindfulness Songs for Kids
More Resources for Martin Luther King Day
- Montessori Inspiration for Martin Luther King Day
- Montessori-Inspired Peace Education Activities
- How to Prepare a Peace Corner
- Montessori-Inspired Respect for Diversity
- Equality and Peace Resources for Parents and Teachers
- 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge
Enjoy singing about the message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 
Image at Top of Post by Basheera Hassanali.
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Beth says
January 9, 2015 at 8:43 amWOW! So many great resources for a MLK lesson! Pinning to my history board =)
Beth
Jill says
January 19, 2015 at 6:40 amThere are so many great resources here Deb! Thank you!!
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