Montessori Inspiration for Martin Luther King Day

Martin Luther King Day is a perfect time to focus on peace and kindness. Peace education was important to both Maria Montessori and Martin Luther King, Jr.  Following are some wonderful posts from Montessorians promoting peace.

 

Montessori Inspiration for Martin Luther King Day

Montessori Peace Education: Martin Luther King, Jr., Montessori Students and Community Service, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Montessori Elementary Studies: Civil Rights, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: January 16, 2012 from North American Montessori Center

Martin, Maria, and Mankind from Age of Montessori

Montessori Activity Ideas for Martin Luther King Day

Historic Figures Set – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (available for purchase) from Montessori for Everyone

Unity Week and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Montessori Children’s Centre

What Is Diversity? {Egg Activity for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day} by Mari Hernandez-Tuten at Kids Activities Blog (This isn’t necessarily a Montessori activity, but it’s a great one for a Montessori program or any other type of program!)

Celebrating Skin Color…..With Paint!!!! by Jessie from The Education of Ours at Mommy Moment

Skin Tone Sensory Activities (using free printables from Picklebum) from Mama’s Happy Hive

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: Day 1, Martin’s Dreams and Patterns: Celebrating Dr. King Day 2, We Have Dreams!! Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 3 (Photo), Good Choices: Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day 4, and Collaging Kids Around the World  (Activity Using Tray in Photo) from The Work Plan

What We Have Been up To, including Martin Luther King speech activities for elementary level from We Don’t Need No Education

My roundup post of free Martin Luther King Day songs and rhymes for circle time includes lots of Martin Luther King Day resources, including educational videos. See my roundup of free multicultural songs celebrating diversity and inclusion for more songs that are perfect for Martin Luther King Day.

Multicultural Resources and Activities That Include Topics Relevant to Black History (Many Include Martin Luther King, Jr.)

 

• Free Black History Printables and Montessori-Inspired Black History Activities
• Favorite Black History Books for Kids
• Free Family Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
• Free Black Family Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
• Montessori-Inspired Respect for Diversity
• Montessori Inspiration for Martin Luther King Day
• Free Kwanzaa Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
• Free Martin Luther King Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
• Equality and Peace Resources for Parents and Teachers
• The Snowy Day Eggshell Crushing and Pin-Poking Activity
• Promote Peace with Holidays Around the World Resources
• The Best Peace Books for Kids
• Free Multicultural Songs Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion {Character Education Resources}
• Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: If a Caterpillar Can Fly, Why Can’t I?
• Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: Midnight Teacher: Lilly Ann Granderson and Her Secret School
• Does Your Preschooler Have This Fabulous Multicultural Children’s Book?
• Best Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes
• Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: B Is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings
• Anti-Racism Resources for Parents and Teachers
• Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: The Switch (The Misadventures of Tarah and  Darah)
• Free Juneteenth Songs and Educational Videos,
• Multicultural Education Pinterest Board

Montessori-Inspired Black History Pack for DIY Cards and Counters, Number or Letter Matching, Number or Letter Basket, Bead Bar Work, Hands-on Math Operations, Number or Letter Salt/Sand Writing Tray, Letter Tracing, DIY Movable Alphabet, and Creative Writing (subscriber freebie, so just sign up for my email to get the link and password – or check your inbox if you’re already a subscriber).

Peace Education Activities

My roundup of Montessori-inspired peace education activities has a wide variety of peace education activities and resources.

Kids’ Martin Luther King Day Activities Pinterest Board

Kids’ Martin Luther King Day Activities Pinterest Board

I have a Kids’ Martin Luther King Day Activities Pinterest Board with Martin Luther King Day activities for all ages. They aren’t necessarily Montessori activities, but they’re wonderful activities to celebrate this special day.

100 Acts of Kindness Project

A fantastic family project for Martin Luther King Day and every day from now through Valentine’s Day is the 100 Acts of Kindness Project through Toddler Approved and Coffee Cups and Crayons. My family has been participating in 100 Acts of Kindness every year since it started. You can read about our 100 Acts of Kindness projects here.

Have a happy – and peaceful – Martin Luther King Day!

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