MLK Day Coloring Pages Martin Luther King Coloring Sheets Activities Worksheets
These Martin Luther King Jr. coloring pages are detailed Zen doodle coloring sheets for MLK Day and Black History Month. They give students a calm, mindful art activity while honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
They are made for elementary and middle school students and work across a wide range of grade levels. The pages are original hand-drawn illustrations by Ms Artastic, not clip art, and students can reflect, color and create while learning about equality, courage and leadership.
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING
★★★★ “My students loved using this resource. They took pride in making their picture as perfect in order to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Great resource!!” Marie C.
WHAT'S INCLUDED (PRINT-READY PDF)
- 3 printable Zen doodle coloring pages of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Intricate, detailed original artwork
HOW TO USE IT
This is no prep: print and photocopy for your students. Use the pages for MLK Day, Black History Month, social studies and civil rights discussions, SEL and mindfulness quiet time, sub plans, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers or “When You’re Done” bins. Pair them with a biography reading or civil rights lesson, and display the finished artwork on a hallway bulletin board.
Students can use colored pencils, crayons, markers, watercolor, oil pastels, chalk pastels or mixed media. You can choose the medium or let students choose. Mindful coloring helps students slow down, focus on detail and build patience and fine motor skills.
FAQ
Who is this for?
Elementary and middle school students, and it works for a wide range of grade levels.
How many pages are included?
3 Zen doodle coloring pages.
Is there any prep?
No. Just print and go.
What can students color with?
Colored pencils, crayons, markers, watercolor, oil pastels, chalk pastels or mixed media.
ALL TEACHER REVIEWS
★★★★★ “My 5th graders enjoyed this resource option for one of their homeroom time activity choices. Thank you for creating!” Holly K.
★★★★ “This was a great resource for my middle grades life skills class consisting of students with Autism and Severe Intellectual Disabilities. Thank you!” Elizabeth H.
★★★★★ “Thanks! I used these as a fast finisher before and after MLK day.” Lauren S.
★★★★★ “Fun add on to our MLK Jr unit” Michele L.
★★★★★ “Great way to incorporate art into MLK” Jill P.
★★★★★ “These are beautiful in my window.” Sherry J.
★★★★★ “Great for older students!” Brittany H.
★★★★★ “Great to leave out for free time in January!” Samantha R.
★★★★★ “Fun activity for my early finishers!” Tasha D.
★★★★★ “Made for a really cute bulletin board!” Stacey G.
★★★★★ “My class enjoyed coloring these.” Jennifer N.
★★★★★ “The students really liked this.” Julie M.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is a certified teacher and artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and was the featured educator on the cover of OCO Magazine. She designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers, and her resources are used in classrooms worldwide. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.
TERMS OF USE
© Ms Artastic. All rights reserved. This resource is for single classroom use only.
YOU MAY: print and photocopy it for your own students.
YOU MAY NOT: share, redistribute, resell, upload or post this resource online. Additional licenses are required for multiple teachers.
Sincerely,
Ms Artastic