Free Printable Martin Luther King Jr Day Word Search

This MLK Jr themed word search free printable is a fun Martin Luther King Jr Day activity that can also be used during Black History Month. The answer key is included to make your life as a teacher or parent a bit easier. I hope you enjoy!

A preview of a Martin Luther King Jr Day themed word search for students

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Martin Luther King Day occurs on the third Monday each January. It is a Federal holiday in the United States, which means it's a long weekend for many.

Word search puzzles are a no-prep way to teach a themed vocabulary list and develop your child or student's attention to detail and fine motor skills. They can also help students with reading comprehension skills.

There are many word search games with varying difficulty levels here on The Artisan Life. Make sure to grab this winter word search and this January word search while you're here! They're a fantastic way to build a wider vocabulary (and they're no-prep for you).

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Text "the learning center monthly membership"

Text "the learning center annual membership"

This printable activity can be used in many ways at home or in the classroom. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Laminate the sheet or slide it into a dry erase pocket to make a reusable word search for your ELA center
Use the word search as part of your classroom MLK lesson plan
Turn it into a game for your entire class or family to see who can find the most words in a certain amount of time
Use it in your homeschool curriculum
Use it for early finishers or as morning work

Free printable Martin Luther King Jr Day word search puzzle

Words can be hidden forwards, backwards, and diagonally. This makes the word search a bit more challenging so it can be used with elementary and even middle school students.

There is no age limit on who can use this themed puzzle. Older adults love word searches, too! They can help odler adults maintain their cognitive abilities. If you have a word search lover in your life, be sure to check out my 101 themed word search puzzle book in print. =)

Martin Luther King Jr Day vocabulary words include:

Boycott
Activist
Dream
Civil rights
Freedom
Equality
Justice
January
MLK Jr day
Liberty
Nonviolence
Nobel Peace Prize
Speech
Overcome
Visionary
Struggle

A preview of a MLK Jr Day themed word search for students

Martin Luther King Jr. word search puzzle download area

Like all word search printables here on The Artisan Life, this printable worksheet includes an answer key. It is saved in PDF format with the puzzle on the first page, followed by the answer key.

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