Some topics are difficult to talk about in kindergarten and first grade.  We want to teach kids about history, but we don’t want to share some of the horrific details because it is just not developmentally appropriate.  And so here is a teacher approved list of Martin Luther King Videos.  These videos teach the ideas and history without the focusing on the negative (they can learn about that when they are in higher grades).

THE STORY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BY KID PRESIDENT (3:26)

This is such a great video and it really should be seen by all kids.  It talks about Dr. King’s life and how wanted more people will show love.  “When more people were hurting, he came in to help”.  It talks about what happens in a developmentally appropriate way for our little learners.  This is honestly one of my favorite Kid President videos – very well done!  It has a great message “isn’t it cool that we can change things, like any of us.”  Very powerful video.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIOGRAPHY FOR CHILDREN (6:04)

A great video full of details about what Dr. King stood for.  This is also very well done.

This video would go PERFECTLY with our Nonfiction Martin Luther King Books because it too is filled with facts and photos.  Students will love reading this book along with you (it comes with a teacher book and matching student version) and they will love using some of those same pictures in the writing activities.  Click here to see more.

FUN CARTOON ON DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. FOR KIDS (3:00)

This is an information packed video about Dr. King and his life.  It talks about thinks like his schooling, how he got his name, and many of the things did to make the world a better place.  This video is very tastefully done and

MLK – THE KING AND HIS DREAM (3:26)

Another great video.  This video talks about his life and his work as a person of change.  One of the best parts of this video is the real footage of his I Have a Dream Speech.  They play just a small, yet powerful part of his speech.

And in kindergarten we love to tie things back into our writing.  This Martin Luther King Writing Craft is the perfect support to get some amazing stories.  And then instead of illustrating the story, the kids do this fun craft.  Click here to see more.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. VIDEO FOR KIDS (2:32)

This video is just too fun.  It’s made by a kindergartener names Anna who was interested in learning about Dr. King.  She shares all of the important facts and since she herself is a kindergartener, the content is perfect!

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. I HAVE A DREAM SONG (1:36)

This is a super easy song from Kiboomers the kids can learn and sing about Martin Luther King.  It’s a cute and catchy tune.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR SONG (1:48)

Another great song.  This song would be a little harder to learn but it is still a great catchy little tune.

I HAVE A DREAM SPEECH (17:28)

And it just did not feel right to not include a link to the full I Have A Dream Speech.  It is my professional opinion that kindergarten students won’t be able to follow the message for this amount of time, but if you choose to show it it is completely up to you.