Martin Luther King Jr. Thank You Template – MLK Day Writing and Drawing Activity

The Martin Luther King Jr. Thank You Template – MLK Day Writing and Drawing Activity for Kids is a meaningful and age-appropriate resource designed to help students reflect on the life, leadership, and values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through guided writing and creative drawing, children express gratitude while learning about justice, peace, equality, and kindness. This Martin Luther King Jr. Thank You Template – MLK Day Writing and Drawing Activity for Kids includes five unique pages with different “Thank You” headers and layouts. Students write thoughtful messages inspired by Dr. King’s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement and his famous words, such as “I Have a Dream.” The drawing section encourages visual expression using symbols of peace, unity, and hope. The Martin Luther King Jr. Thank You Template – MLK Day Writing and Drawing Activity for Kids is ideal for Elementary School, Kindergarten (K), 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade learners. It supports literacy development, social-emotional learning, and historical understanding in an engaging way. Teachers can use this Martin Luther King Jr. Thank You Template – MLK Day Writing and Drawing Activity for Kids during MLK Day lessons, Black History Month, morning work, centers, or classroom discussions. Homeschool families will also find it perfect for meaningful conversations about fairness, courage, and making the world a better place.

Usage

• MLK Day classroom activity
• Black History Month writing center
• Morning work or early finisher task
• Social studies and SEL lessons
• Homeschool learning resource
• Bulletin board or hallway display

Activity

Students choose one page, write a thank-you message inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and draw a picture that represents peace, equality, unity, or their dream for a better world.

Tools Needed

• Pencil
• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils

Page Size

8.5″ x 11″ (Letter Size)

User Instruction

• Choose one of the five pages
• Read the “Thank You” prompt at the top
• Write a message thanking Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• Draw a picture that matches your message
• Color neatly and share your work with the class