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How to teach kids the meaning of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The piece explains MLK Day falls on the third Monday in January and honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a civil rights leader.
Parents are guided to teach that when there’s injustice, people should stand up, with a focus on diversity and kindness.
Guidance is organized by age: preschoolers learn fairness, elementary kids read about King, and teens discuss action and involvement.
The article recommends literacy as a tool, citing 'Martin’s Big Words' as a recommended book for first graders.
For high schoolers, the piece highlights King’s 'I Have a Dream' speech and modern activism advising teens to get involved.
The article references using historical media to discuss biases, including the short film 'The Lunch Date' in class.
The guidance includes re-enactment ideas, such as the Alabama Bus Boycott, to teach history through active learning.
The piece notes MLK Day is a chance to reflect on diversity and the 'beauty of diversity' in everyday life.
Educators are quoted describing ways to discuss stereotypes, biases, and the civil rights movement with different age groups.
The article emphasizes that MLK Day is about more than school closures; it is a call to action and learning.

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