Thisfree Martin Luther King Jr. Color by Number printable is a fun coloring page to commemorate MLK Jr. Day with your kids. Print out the PDF which includes 4 options and color it in with crayons, markers, or colored pencils for a fun January project whilst enhancing essential skills.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed annually in the United States on the third Monday of January. This American federal holiday was set aside to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy and his battle for civil rights, nonviolent civil disobedience, the African-American civil rights movement, and racial fairness in the 1950s and 1960s.
His life had a tremendous impact, inspiring countless people worldwide with his desire for peace, equality, and human decency. His words in one of his most famous quotes are timeless: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Let us reflect on what he did — and how far we still have to go — in establishing equality for as we honor him as an important figure in American history.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
It is our responsibility to educate kids on who this incredible social activist was. Throughout the mid-1950s and 1960s, Martin Luther King Jr. was well known for campaigning for the rights of African Americans.
Top 5 Facts About MLK
If you’re doing a unit for Black History Month, this is another one of our wonderful free resources!
Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights activist and Baptist minister. He is regarded as one of America’s most important figures.
His birthday is on January 15, 1929. Consequently, his father’s work as a minister at Ebenezer Baptist Church influenced him to become a social justice campaigner.
He became known internationally for his campaign against racial inequality. Moreover, this was achieved through nonviolent protests like marches and speeches, earning him multiple prizes. In 1964, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize making him both the youngest man and the first African American to receive it.
In 1955, he led the Montgomery Bus Boycott, sparking the commencement of the Civil Rights Movement across America. This consequently propelled him to become one of the movement’s most recognizable faces.
In 1963, Martin delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the ‘March on Washington.’ More than 250,000 people gathered in the country’s capital to hear Martin and other civil rights advocates speak about the significance of civil rights.
James Earl Ray assassinated him on April 4th, 1968, on a balcony at The Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. However, his legacy continues today through memorials such as The Martin Luther King Jr Monument on The National Mall in Washington, DC.
Here are more Martin Luther King Jr. Facts. They emphasize how he played a key role in social justice issues and fighting fot equal rights. These facts are also great to have on hand for questions the kids might ask.
Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
Color by number pages are coloring pages that enhance number and color recognition. You can utilize these printable color by number pages in various ways, whether you’re printing a single copy for your homeschooled child or an entire set for your classroom. Learning about Martin Luther King Jr. and his work will make for a memorable MLK Jr. Day.
This is an easy activity suitable for preschoolers, pre-k, and first grade students. You can also modify the coloring pages activity to make it suitable for children in kindergarten or your toddler who might want to join in the fun!
How to Use the Pages:
Get your free PDF file. You will find the get box at the bottom of this blog post.
Print out the free printable Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page. You can opt to print all the pages or pick a few that you prefer.
Set up some color pencils, markers, and perhaps even paint for your older kids before they begin the activity.
The key is at the top of each page. Kids can use this to complete the activity, or you can print out the colored image answer keys we provide. The kids will either follow the instruction box and match the colors to the numbers (suited to older children), or they’ll copy the image you give them (this is easier for younger kids).
Look how stunning this turned out! Color by number activities are a great way to teach kids how to follow instructions, identify detailed patterns, and do some problem-solving!
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