Teach an important chapter of American history in a gentle, meaningful, family-centered way.
This Martin Luther King Jr. Unit Study was created to help homeschool families learn about the Civil Rights Movement, equality, peaceful change, and leadership — all in a way that works for multiple ages learning together.
Designed with a core age of approximately 2nd–5th grade, this unit also includes hands-on and visual activities for PreK–2nd, and can easily be extended upward with additional reading and discussion for older students.
Whether you’re teaching one child or several, this unit grows with your family.
What’s Included (55+ Pages)
This unit includes a rich mix of reading, discussion, hands-on activities, and reflection, including:
Martin Luther King Jr. introduction & biography
Childhood & upbringing
America during segregation
Civil Rights Movement overview
Rosa Parks & the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Peaceful protests, marches, and boycotts
“I Have a Dream” speech excerpts & copywork
Martin Luther King Jr. timeline (1929–1986)
MLK Jr.’s assassination & legacy (gentle, age-appropriate)
Other leaders of the Civil Rights Movement (including Malcolm X)
Character traits & leadership qualities
Vocabulary cards + matching activities
Equality vs. inequality sorting activity
Reflection & critical-thinking questions
Multi-level copywork & tracing pages
Coloring pages with meaningful quotes
Draw & write activities
Fine motor activities (lacing, puzzles)
Letter tracing pages (M is for Martin, C is for Civil Rights, R is for Rosa Parks)
Famous Quotes Flashcards
Multi-Age & Flexible Use
This unit is intentionally designed to be flexible:
Younger children can answer questions orally and enjoy visuals, tracing, and hands-on activities
Older children can write full responses, analyze ideas, and research further
Families with one child can reuse this unit across multiple years
Families with multiple children can learn together at the table
Pick and choose what fits your season — no rigid schedule required.
Why This Unit Is Helpful
Learn history together as a family
Introduce important topics with care and sensitivity
Encourage discussion, empathy, and critical thinking
Created by a homeschool mom of four who understands real homeschool days
Technical & Download Details
Instant Digital Download
You will receive a PDF via a Google Drive link
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Print at home or at a print shop
Personal use only
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Perfect For
Homeschool history
Black History Month
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family-style learning
Multi-age classrooms
Gentle social studies
Faith-friendly homeschool families
