Free Printable Martin Luther King Jr Word Search
With this free printable Martin Luther King Jr. word search, the kids can learn all about the inspirational man who had a dream.
There are 16 important vocabulary words to find relating to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be here soon, if you are unsure it is always held on the third Monday in January.
This word search puzzle can be used year-round, or can also be incorporated into your Martin Luther King activities for kids either at home or in school.
This is a perfect activity for kids in upper elementary and middle school. This can also be used when studying American history.
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Martin Luther King Day word search
Free word search printables are an excellent activity for when the kids just need a break. They are educational, but more importantly, they are fun.
The Martin Luther King Jr. related words can be found, horizontally, vertically, diagonally, frontwards, or backwards! Just to make it that much harder!
I have also added the answer sheet, some of the words are a little tricky to find!
Tip: I recommend either using a highlighter pen or circling around the letters. Do not cross the letters out if you have found a word, as it may be used in another word!
There are 16 black history-related words to find:
Activist
African
American
Change
Civil Rights
Courage
Dream
Freedom
January
Leader
Liberty
Luther King Jr
Minister
Nobel Prize
Peaceful
Speech
These words should be discussed openly with your children and explain what each word means and explain why they are related to Martin Luther King Jr.
You will also enjoy our free Martin Luther King word scramble.
Additional Black History Month activities
Incorporate this into your Black History Month activities alongside other valuable resources:
- Spark interest and challenge young minds with our free Black History Month word scramble printable, designed to be both fun and educational.
- Dive into the celebration of freedom with our vibrant, free Juneteenth coloring pages, perfect for fostering creativity and understanding of this important holiday.
- Have fun with words with our free Juneteenth word search printable.
- Enhance the Juneteenth experience with our free Juneteenth word scramble printable, a fun way to engage kids in learning about this significant day.
- Explore history with our free Black History word search free printable, a wonderful tool for reinforcing key historical figures and concepts.
- This printable Martin Luther King Jr facts offers kids an engaging and educational way to learn about this pivotal figure in American history. Featuring a coloring activity and a wealth of information about his life, speeches, and impact.
- Incorporate literature into your learning with the inspiring Story of Martin Luther King Jr book. It’s an excellent resource for helping children grasp the significance of his contributions and legacy.
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Download the Martin Luther King word search free printable
Make sure you choose the correct paper size and click on the shrink to fit button. All of our free printables work better when printed on cardstock (this is the one we use and love.)
Last Updated on 11 July 2024 by Clare Brown