The Civil Rights Movement took place in the U.S. from 1954-1968. Because African Americans didn’t have the same rights as white citizens, the goal was to gain equality by ending segregation and discrimination. Civil rights activists fought and protested for equal opportunities in education, employment, housing, and the right to vote.
Martin Luther King, Jr’s involvement in the Civil Rights Movement began in 1955 with the Montgomery bus boycott in Alabama. Teach your children more about this important man in history with our FREE Martin Luther King, Jr. unit study.
FREE Martin Luther King Unit Study (click image for PDF)
Looking for even more enrichment activities for Martin Luther King, Jr. day? Check out some of these:
Spelling
- Martin Luther King Jr. Spelling Word List – Here, your kids can practice words related to Martin Luther King, Jr., play games with those words, do online flashcards, take a vocabulary test, and even take a spelling test!
Reading
- Books to Read on Martin Luther King, Jr. – We’ve put together an excellent list of books for children of all ages! From learning who Martin Luther King, Jr. is to learning more about the Civil Rights Movement, your kids are sure to enjoy these timely reads.
Games
- Games to Practice Facts About the Civil Rights Movement – From the Civil Rights Movement to King himself, there are several spelling and vocabulary games for your children at this site!
Online Unit Study
- Time4Learning’s Martin Luther King, Jr. unit study – If you need more information or would like to read everything online, check out what Time4Learning has put together, including a timeline, fast facts, and more.
Tasha Swearingen
Tasha is a homeschooling mom to 5 and has been homeschooling for 14 years. Currently, her children's ages span from toddler to young adult. Tasha has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Social Sciences from Florida State University and is working on her MBA through SNHU/Berklee School of Music.
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