Comparing my childhood to Dr. Martin King’s childhood. Are they similar? In our initial class discussions of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, I found it hard, with some classes, to get pass just talking about the assassination. Then I realized I needed to provide opportunities for the kiddos to make deeper connections to him as a…
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Freebie!! Me and George
Ooops it’s Presidents Day?!? Well here’s a FREEBIE Print-N-Go, put in a station! Comparative Discussion Made Simple. Your kiddos will enjoy comparing themselves to George Washington. You can hear the comments now. “Born in 1732?” “How do you say it? One thousand, seven hundred and thirty-two?” “Is he still alive?” “How old would he be?”…
Abe, you’re first!
When you know better, you do better! My version 😉 scroll for details. I should “google” that phrase and give credit, where credit is due. 😉 It totally expresses what I’m feeling today. First, I know I’m late to the party, but recently I’ve fallen love with Canva. Secondly, it’s February, time to review my…
Dr. King! Happy Birthday to Ya!!!
“Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “You really do have to say it all together to acknowledge the legacy of choices this man made during his lifetime. Hopefully through books or videos that have been shared, the kiddos get the gist of Dr. King’s dream for his family and mankind living in America in 1960’s and…
His birthday is first, so Abraham Lincoln is older, right?
During a review of a unit on presidents, I was feeling pretty confident listening to the kiddos talk about the books and activities we had used to learn about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. As I walked by one table, I heard one of my first grade kiddos say… “No, George Washington isn’t. The other…
All Alike – A Writing Prompt for Martin L. King, Jr. Day
We’re different, but oh so alike. Â Help your kiddos acknowledge the differences, but more importantly recognize and explore the similarities between them and their classmates. Our Topic: Alike and not alike Brainstorm and generate a list to aid in their written responses. For example, chart the following categories and details to get them thinking: especially…
Happy Birthday Dr. King!
How do you celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with your kiddos? It’s always interesting to share with my kiddos, that during the time period when Dr. King was an adult, some of them would not have been in my class. Â They might not be friends with the classmates that they’re friends with now. I’ve…