Martin Luther King Day and Presidential Inauguration 2017

Martin Luther King Day

Tomorrow celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  For the classroom, many activities and lessons help us learn about who Martin Luther King, Jr. was, and why we celebrate his life.  The following websites are great resources: Scholastic: MLK Day and National Geographic Kids: Martin Luther King Jr. 

From another perspective, while researching resources for this post, the article

How Martin Luther King Jr. Changed The Life Of A Street Kid In Kenya - NPR Goats and Soda: Stories of Life in a Changing World helps us see real life stories of people that are living Martin Luther King's life by example.  Read the story of Kennedy Odede  where he tells how Martin Luther King changed his life. He shares "When I read the story of Dr. King, it was a powerful story. Dr. King gave me a reason to believe you can change your own life and change your own community. His idea is that you don't have to wait. Anyone's path can change. For me that was really powerful." 

Reading Rockets: Books for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day help us to celebrate and remember Martin Luther King, Jr. and help us to make the world a better place.

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Presidential Inauguration 2017

On Friday, January 20, 2017, the Presidential Inauguration will complete the transition from our current president and our incoming president. Regardless of how we feel about the incoming president, it is important for students to be informed citizens to help them learn now that one day soon they will have the privilege to be a voting citizen too. Some questions students may be asking:

• What is the inauguration? 
• What happens on this day?   
• What does a president do? 
• Where does the president and his family live?

Kids.gov Inauguration provides a basic explanation of the inauguration including the inaugural day's events, an inaugural quiz (for middle school students), as well as the inaugural address, the oath of office, and more. DK Publishing provides inaugural activities, a quiz, and information such as presidential firsts, and kids presidential questions appropriate for elementary students.