Ways to help even the youngest kids celebrate Martin Luther King Day
1. Read a book about MLK Reading stories to kids can be a great way for them to learn about King’s life and work. Children’s books, like “ My Brother Martin ” by Christine King Farris or “ I Am Brave: A Little Book about Martin Luther King, Jr. ” by Brad Meltzer, that are geared toward readers as young as 2 years old can be thoughtful and educational explainers for little minds. For more Martin Luther King Jr. Day reading recommendations, check out the Scholastic MLK picture book roundup , their list of MLK books for early readers or their MLK books for ages 10 and up . 2. Watch a film on MLK Jr. Check your streaming services (fees may apply ) for films on MLK, his work and his life, including: “King in the Wilderness” (2018) – Watch it on HBO Max . “ I Am MLK Jr.” (2018) – Watch it on Amazon Prime Video. “I Am Not Your Negro” (2017) – Watch it on Netflix . “Selma” (2014) – Watch it on Amazon Prime Video ...