On January 20, have a special dinner in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Serve a cake or other special treat. Take some time during dinner to talk about who King was and why we remember him each year.
A great way to teach children about Martin Luther King is to read them books about him. When choosing a book, be sure to read through it carefully to ensure that the story is age-appropriate for you child. “Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Doreen Rappaport is a wonderful introduction to who Martin Luther ...
There is a great book called Grace for President, by Kelly S. DiPucchio that addresses this very question. The story is about a little girl named Grace who wants to know “Where are the girls?” when she is shown pictures of the presidents by her teacher. After learning that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decid...
A great way to introduce Black History Month to your son is to talk to him about influential African Americans, such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, and how they worked very hard to make the world a better place. You can share with him that many years ago, the United States was a very different place. People were treated diff...