Dr. King, little kids, and kindness

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's message of equality, freedom and justice was eloquent and inspired, but how can we present it adequately at the level of a preschooler?  We can begin what will, hopefully, be a journey of positive exploring, discovering, and understanding with an all-encompassing demonstration of kindness.  

We all understand and respond to kindness.  Here are some ways to begin, and continue, spreading the concept of being kind to one another, as we are interacting with young children.

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​This is a booklet to make from my Martin Luther King pre-K curriculum. Here are the words:

• We can share.
• We can help someone.
• We can play together.
• We can give a high five.
• We can smile.
• We can take turns.
• We can clean up our toys.
• We can be kind to animals.
• We can be kind to everyone.

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This interactive cut and paste reader is about one little fish who was joined by so many colorful friends that they made a big bright beautiful rainbow.

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Here is a set of 10 pictures to encourage conversations about being kind, being helpful, and cooperating.

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