I introduced Martin Luther King by reading Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King by Jean Marzollo. This is a perfect book for Kinders. It is simple and reaches them on their level. I do leave out the part that says he was shot...
The children were SHOCKED when they heard this story and could not believe people were treated so unfairly. I honestly do not think children this young see 'color.' They see friends and fairness.
Students then watched part of Dr. King's "I have a Dream Speech" on YouTube. Click here to see it.
Then as a class we spoke about our own dreams. I told the children how my dream was to become a teacher. I told them about how my friend's older sister played school with us and then how I too had a school of my own. I made worksheets and had my very own chalkboard. I told them DREAMS COME TRUE to those who work hard.
I found this idea on Pintrest, (link), and then made it my own. It was my first year doing this activity and I think it turned out pretty cute!
Opened to see a little bit of writing:
Some precious writing:
"My dream is to be a doctor because I like pads of paper to write information about the person."
This cracked me up:
"My dream is to become a singer because I like to sing 'Call Me Maybe" and to be famous."
Next year I want to have the students bring in an item to represent what they want to be when they grow up, so I can take a picture.
I love teaching Kindergarten! They are the sweetest!
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