Pre K 3 and 4 Celebrate and Learn about

Dr. Martin Luther King

 

Pre K students talked about Dr. King's Dream of treating people fairly and not based on the color of their skin.  We sang  protest songs, learned about some famous African American musicians and performers and experienced what it is like to be in an unfair situation.

 

Only the girls were allowed to use the fun bin of instruments.

 

This made the boys very sad.  It was unfair.  Henry asked. "Why do the girls get a chance and we do not, just because we are boys?"  Cameron said. " That is not right."

After a few moments, the girls put the instruments back and we talked about boys and girls who could not go to schools or music classes in the past because of the color of their skin. 

 

 



 



We joined hands and sang the song "We Shall Overcome."

 

The students talked about "Overcoming" difficult or hard situations like fights or getting hurt.

We learned about Tap Dancing.

We read a story about Bill Robinson "Bojangles", his accomplishments, determination and kindness to all.  He was the highest paid African American Entertainer in the 1930's.  He shared most of his earnings with people who were poor and hungry during the Great Depression.