How to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Your Children

Martin Luther King Jr. was a man with a dream. A dream and a man that should be celebrated. These steps will help you celebrate this special day and this special man with your children.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Library
• Internet
• Excitement

1. 
   Martin Luther King Jr.

   The first step in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your children is to explain to them who he was. There are numerous pictures of him on the internet. You could show them pictures and explain to him what his dream was.

2. 
   I Have A Dream Speech

   You could share the famous I Have A Dream speech with your children. You can find a copy of the text of this speech at http://www.usconstitution.net/dream.html.

3. There are many children's books about Martin Luther King Jr. that you could read to your children. You could visit the local library and view their selection or visit Amazon.com to order a few for your personal book collection.

4. Many communities have parades or other celebrations on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Contact your city offices to inquire about local events. Take your children and have a fun day of celebration. Enjoy sharing the dream with your kids!