Today, we’re diving into a world filled with colors and important history as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. with our collection of coloring pages. Let’s grab our crayons, markers, and glitter pens, and embark on a creative adventure that’s not just fun but also a fantastic learning experience.
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Why Color on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Coloring isn’t just about staying within the lines; it’s a window into understanding big ideas in simple ways. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a special time to remember a hero who had a dream – a dream of equality, love, and peace. Through our coloring pages, we can explore these big concepts and talk about them in a way that’s easy and enjoyable for kids.
A Palette of History and Dreams
Imagine a palette where each color tells a story. A peaceful blue for Dr. King’s dream of tranquility, a hopeful green for growth and change, and a bold red for the courage of those who stood up for their rights. Each coloring page can be a mosaic of these ideals, blending history with creativity.
Our Coloring Pages: More Than Just Pictures
- A Peaceful March: Color in the historic march where Dr. King led thousands in a peaceful protest. It’s a chance to discuss the power of coming together for a good cause.
- The Iconic “I Have a Dream” Speech: Bring to life the momentous day at the Lincoln Memorial. Kids can even write their own dreams in speech bubbles!
- Symbols of Peace and Equality: From doves to interlocking hands, these symbols can help kids understand the universal messages of harmony and fairness.
Interactive Fun: Beyond Coloring
Why stop at coloring? Here are some engaging activities to add an extra layer of learning:
- Story Time: Pair coloring with story-telling. Narrate the history behind each page as kids color.
- Dream Discussion: Encourage kids to talk about their dreams for a better world, inspired by Dr. King’s famous speech.
- Colorful Puzzles: Cut the colored pages into puzzles. As kids piece them together, they piece together parts of history too.
Wrapping Up with a Colorful Reflection
As we put away our crayons, let’s reflect on the day. Coloring these pages isn’t just about making pretty pictures; it’s about understanding and cherishing the values that Martin Luther King Jr. stood for. Let’s hope our little artists not only enjoyed their time but also absorbed the powerful messages of love, equality, and peace.
Martin Luther King Day Coloring Pages
Age Suitability
These crafts are good for toddlers aged children 2 years old and up with adult assistance.
Mess Level
The mess level for these crafts vary.
Difficulty to Create
Easy.
Toddler and Preschooler Curriculums, Books & TV Show!
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.
Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again!
These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!
Click here for more information: Play2Learn
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.
Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids
Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more.
Find out more and grab your copy here.
Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids
Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles tha. t show them how to think outside the box.
- 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
- Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
- Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.
Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!
Designed for kids ages 6 years old and up.
TV Show: Curious Crafting
I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 aired in August 2023! My show was also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.
Curious Crafting Season 1 is also now airing in Australia on ABC! Watch it here!
Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create.
Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.
This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up.
The Best Sensory Play Kits for Kids
Play is at the core of learning during the early years and it can take many forms. One of the most important of these is sensory play because it engages all of a child’s senses (taste, touch, smell, sight and hearing) and has a enoumous positive impact on brain development.
Our Sensory Play Kits are some fun and easy ways to keep your child engaged while at the same time using sensory play to nurture their mind!
Shop our ready made play kits here.
Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
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