Celebrating Freedom and Peace
Martin Luther King was a minister who believed in peace and equality for everyone. We celebrate his birthday as a tribute to all that he has done. This lens has a few crafts and a word search puzzle to help remember all the things he did.
Dove Peace Mobile
What You Need:
Construction paper, white and pink
Ribbon
Markers
Scissors
Glue
What to Do:
1. Draw a dove that is approximately 10" long on the white construction paper then cut out.
2. Draw a face and wing on the dove using the markers.
3. Cut six hearts about 2" wide from the pink construction paper. Write one or two words on each heart that represent Martin Luther King and peace with the markers.
4. Cut the ribbon into 6" lengths. Glue one end of the ribbon to the bottom of the dove then glue the other end to the back of each heart so they are hanging about 5" below the dove.
5. Allow to dry completely. Hang from the ceiling.
Construction paper, white and pink
Ribbon
Markers
Scissors
Glue
What to Do:
1. Draw a dove that is approximately 10" long on the white construction paper then cut out.
2. Draw a face and wing on the dove using the markers.
3. Cut six hearts about 2" wide from the pink construction paper. Write one or two words on each heart that represent Martin Luther King and peace with the markers.
4. Cut the ribbon into 6" lengths. Glue one end of the ribbon to the bottom of the dove then glue the other end to the back of each heart so they are hanging about 5" below the dove.
5. Allow to dry completely. Hang from the ceiling.
Martin Luther King Day Fun Links
- Martin Luther King Word Search
- An easy word search puzzle about Martin Luther King.
- Martin Luther King Coloring Page
- A coloring page of Martin Luther King.
More About MLK
Kid's Discover - Martin Luther King Jr.
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The 5 Steps To Changing Your Life
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Fighting Fair: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for Kids -- Student Activity Books, Grade 8
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Fighting Fair: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for Kids (Prepack of 5)
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Fighting Fair: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For Kids -- Teacher's Guide, Grade 8
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