Martin Luther King Activity Placemat: Free Printable

Martin Luther King Day falls on the third Monday in January, and this free printable Martin Luther King activity placemat helps kids settle in and think about his message.

It works for classroom activities leading up to MLK Day, early finishers, sub plans, morning work, the kids’ table at community events, or a quick, quiet activity at home.

Two Martin Luther King Day printable activity placemats on a blue background, with various activities for kids and the text "craftshareplay.com" at the bottom.

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr with simple, age-appropriate reflection helps kids connect ideas like peace, justice, and service to everyday life at school and at home.

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Inside the Martin Luther King Free Printable Activity Page
MLK Word Search
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Inside the Martin Luther King Free Printable Activity Page

Martin Luther King Day activity page for kids featuring an MLK portrait, word search, word scramble, coloring icons, dove, and a ‘Did You Know?’ facts box with a ‘Free Printable’ banner.

You can download the free pdf at the bottom of this post.

This one-page activity placemat has a variety of quick activities for mixed ages. Inside you'll find:

Word search with thoughtful MLK-themed terms
Word scramble with simple vocabulary for kids
Small coloring elements: peace sign, dove, heart, flag, and Dr. King
“Did You Know?” box with a few kid-friendly facts about Martin Luther King
Clean layout so the activity fits in 10–15 minutes during school rotations or transitions