Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

This week, students talked about the greatness of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  The used words to describe him like fair, brave, smart, non-violent.  They discussed the meaning of his speech and what he meant by having a "dream".  We talked about what he stood for and what he wanted. 

Students watched a short movie that summarized the life of Dr. King.  They were given six main events in Dr. King's life and were asked to listen for and record the years in which these events occurred.  The students did fantastic!  Students then created timelines of these events by putting the dates in time order and drawing a picture or symbol to depict each event.  I was so impressed with their work. 

Here is a collage of just a few of the students' work.  Be sure to ask your child about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and allow them to use the timeline to recount some of the important events from his life.  Enjoy!