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Children will put into practice Dr. King’s philosophy: “The time is always right to do what is right.”

Vocabulary: justamente, pacíficamente

Social Studies Focus: history, American heroes

SEL Focus: kindness

Simple, spectacular ideas to boost your lessons.

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most powerful leaders in American history. This book brings his story to life for children.

• Dr. King believed in solving problems peacefully. Ask: ¿Qué creen que quiere decir la palabra pacífico? Explain that it means sin pegar and tranquilo.
• Invite children to apply the word, for instance, ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que se hablaron con alguien pacíficamente?

• Use pages 2-3 of the issue to do this scavenger hunt as a group.

1. Encuentra los signos de pregunta en los recuadros. Rodéalos.

2. Encuentra la foto de Dr. King. Márcala con un ✓.

3. Encuentra el título de cada recuadro. Subráyalo.

4. MIra las fotos. ¿Qué niños tratan bien a los demás? ¿Cómo?

Skills: writing and drawing

Materials: Tengo un sueño skill sheet, pencils, crayons

• Watch the clip in the digital issue of the “Tengo un sueño” speech. Discuss the meaning of the word sueño in this context. (It’s a hope, not what you have when you’re asleep.)
• Talk about Dr. King’s dream for the world: that everyone would be treated fairly. Then discuss dreams children might have for the world, for instance, that every child would have toys or that everyone would get along.
• Pass out the skill sheets. Have kids write or dictate their dream and draw a picture.
• Display the fi nished skill sheets on a bulletin board with the heading “Tenemos un sueño.” Remind children that Dr. King helped the world, and so can they!