I Have a Dream!
[15 Minutes]
On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote a speech about his non-violent fight for civil rights. Honor his memory with this activity where you and your child can express your dreams to help our country.
You'll need:
• blue construction paper • white construction paper • scissors • markers • glue
What to do:
- If possible, print out these directions. Read them through with your child before you begin.
- With your child, gather everything you’ll need.
How to play:
- This is a non-competitive game. It is an activity where you and your child put thoughts together about a theme or subject.
- Use the blue construction paper as your base and write “I Have a Dream” at the top.
- Together, cut out cloud shapes from the white construction paper. Glue these to the blue sheet.
- Talk with your child about Martin Luther King Jr’s dream.
- Ask what dreams she may have for our country and together write them on each cloud.
- Display this poster at home for other members of the family to see.
Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.
- What was Martin Luther King Jr's dream?
- Do you have a dream for our country? What is that dream?
- How do we remember Martin Luther King Jr?
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