Martin Luther King Collaborative Poster for Black History Month – Teamwork Classroom Art Activity

The Martin Luther King Collaborative Poster for Black History Month – Teamwork Classroom Art Activity is an engaging and meaningful group project designed to celebrate history, diversity, and cooperation. This interactive resource encourages students to work together to create a large portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., making it perfect for Black History Month classroom displays. The Martin Luther King Collaborative Poster for Black History Month – Teamwork Classroom Art Activity is ideal for Elementary School settings and works well for Kindergarten (K), 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade learners. Each student receives an individual puzzle piece to color, promoting ownership, creativity, and teamwork. Teachers across different countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other international classrooms, can easily integrate this resource into their social studies, art, or cultural awareness lessons. The Martin Luther King Collaborative Poster for Black History Month – Teamwork Classroom Art Activity supports cooperative learning, fine motor skills, and visual arts while reinforcing important historical values such as equality, kindness, and leadership. This project is excellent for bulletin boards, hallway displays, and classroom walls. By completing the Martin Luther King Collaborative Poster for Black History Month – Teamwork Classroom Art Activity, students gain a deeper appreciation for Black History Month and the lasting impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

Usage

• Black History Month classroom project
• Bulletin board or hallway display
• Group art and teamwork activity
• Social studies or history lessons
• Morning work or center activity

Activity

Students work collaboratively to color individual puzzle sections of a Martin Luther King Jr. portrait. After coloring and cutting, the pieces are assembled using a guide sheet to create one large, unified image that represents teamwork and shared learning.

Tools Needed

• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
• Scissors
• Glue or tape
• Large background paper or bulletin board

Page Size

8.5″ x 11″ (Letter Size)

User Instruction

Print the full image guide and all individual puzzle piece pages. Distribute one piece to each student. Have students color their sections carefully. Cut along the dashed lines, then assemble the pieces using the guide sheet. Secure the completed poster to background paper or a bulletin board for display.