Every January, schools, families, and communities across the United States celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day: a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of one of the most influential civil rights leaders in history. If you’re looking for engaging, educational, and age-appropriate ways to teach children about Dr. King while keeping them entertained, our free MLK Day Maze printable is the perfect solution!
This simple worksheet features a portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the top and a challenging maze that leads to the Lincoln Memorial, the iconic location where Dr. King delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.
Why Use a Maze Worksheet for MLK Day?
1. Builds Problem-Solving Skills
Mazes are excellent for strengthening logical thinking, planning, and spatial awareness.
2. Encourages Hand-Eye Coordination
Students practice pencil control and tracing skills that support handwriting development.
3. Engages Students in MLK Themes
While the maze is simple, the context creates opportunities to introduce or reinforce discussions about civil rights, courage, kindness, and equality.
4. Perfect for All Learners
This MLK maze is beginner-friendly, making it ideal for Kindergarten through 2nd grade, and even older students can enjoy it as a warm-up or quiet activity.
How to Use This MLK Day Maze
Here are a few ideas to make the most of this printable:
1. Use It as a Morning Warm-Up
Start your MLK Day lesson with a simple activity that gets students calm and focused while setting the tone for learning about Martin Luther King Jr.
2. Add It to Your Social Studies Unit
After reading a book/article or watching a video about Dr. King, give students the maze as a light follow-up activity.
3. Include It in a January Activity Packet
This worksheet pairs beautifully with writing prompts, coloring pages, reading passages, and other MLK Day worksheets.
Optional discussion prompts after completion:
- Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
- What was the “I Have a Dream” speech about?
- How can we practice kindness and equality in our own lives?
Skills Covered
This MLK Day Maze supports growth in:
- Fine motor skills
- Pencil control
- Focus and attention
- Visual tracking
- Problem-solving
- Historical awareness of MLK Day
Adding fun learning tasks like this to your lesson plan keeps students motivated while supporting their overall academic development.
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