{"id":2269,"date":"2015-12-10T09:00:10","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T14:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/?p=2269"},"modified":"2026-06-12T14:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:17:55","slug":"martin-luther-king-day-crafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/martin-luther-king-day-crafts\/","title":{"rendered":"Martin Luther King Day Crafts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate Martin Luther King Day in January, try these fun and easy crafts in your classroom or at home with your children. It is important to celebrate this day and to teach children the history of equal rights. These crafts we have collected from creative people around the world are inspired by the &#8220;I Have A Dream&#8221; speech, and the meaning of equality and togetherness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Handprint Dream Catcher<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This craft from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidscreativechaos.com\/2013\/01\/handprint-dream-catcher-paper-craft-for.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kids Creative Chaos<\/a> is perfect for sharing the importance of equality. All you need is a paper plate, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/paper\/construction-paper\/?origq=construction%20paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">construction paper<\/a><\/strong>, glue, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/drawing-supplies\/markers\/?origq=Markers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">markers<\/a><\/strong>. Have each child write an inspiring word on a hand, and at the end they all link together. Talk to the kids about how today is a day to celebrate everyone being equal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MLK-Day-Dream-Catchers-Craft1.jpg\" alt=\"martin luther king day crafts\" width=\"484\" height=\"366\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MLK-Day-Craft-Script-Dream-Catcher-21.jpg\" alt=\"martin luther king jr activity\" width=\"486\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fingerprint Peace Dove<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A kindergarten class at the <a href=\"http:\/\/bcskidart.blogspot.com\/2008\/11\/ms-la-tochas-kindergarten-class.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beverly Cleary School<\/a> created this beautiful peace dove. This activity shows children that we can all work together to create peace. Each child will put their fingerprint inside of the dove. A key at the bottom with their name on it also helps send the message that each of them make up a part of the peace dove.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Peave-Dove-Craft1.jpg\" alt=\"martin luther king jr. activity\" width=\"301\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Peace-dove-21.jpg\" alt=\"martin luther king day\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Freedom Bell<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Freedom Bell is a very cute craft from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidssoup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KidsSoup. <\/a>See the tutorial on their website <a href=\"http:\/\/twigglemagazine.com\/January-activities\/Martin-Luther-King-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twiggle Magazine<\/a>. Teach kids that Martin Luther King wanted freedom to ring in America. You will need a few common household items: styrofoam cup, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=pipe+cleaners\">pipe cleaners<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/paper\/construction-paper\/?fp=PE1000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">craft paper<\/a><\/strong>, aluminum foil, ribbon, glue, scissors, markers, and a bell.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MLK-freedom-bell1.jpg\" alt=\"Martin Luther King crafts\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Peace Handprints Flower Craft<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We found this idea from Artists Helping Children. With just a few simple materials you can enjoy this craft with family or friends. The flower represents peace, and the hand prints work together to create this peace. We have<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/tru-ray-sulphite-multicultural-construction-paper-PE726\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> multicultural paper here<\/a><\/strong>, which is perfect for this craft.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Peace-Handpring-Flower1.jpg\" alt=\"crafts for martin luther king day\" width=\"495\" height=\"374\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate Martin Luther King Day in January, try these fun and easy crafts in your classroom or at home with your children. It is important to celebrate this day and to teach children the history of equal rights. 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