"I Have A Dream" Rainbow Mobile

I Have A Dream Rainbow Mobile - Martin Luther King Jr. Craft for Kids

Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful legacy by creating a beautiful rainbow mobile that celebrates dreams and hopes for the future! This meaningful project teaches kids about the historic 'I Have a Dream' speech while encouraging them to share their own dreams for making the world better. As they craft colorful rainbow pieces and hang them from a mobile, children learn about civil rights history and discover how they can help create positive change.

15-30 minutes Ages 61-12

About This Project

A 15–30 minutes craft for ages 61–12, using supplies you likely already have — Yarn, Hole Punches, and Scissors.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

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Project Tags
mlk day indoor solo project fine motor skills creative expression goal setting civil rights civic engagment peace dreams rainbow art mobile making social justice time machine historical figures hope martin luther king jr mlk
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    Make "I Have A Dream" Rainbow Mobile

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    Cut your cloud shapes

    Just like Dr. King shared his dreams for a better world, you can share your hopes for the future in this colorful hanging art project. Cut out five cloud shapes from cardstock paper. No cloud is perfect, so older kids should be able to freehand this step. For younger children, consider drawing or printing cloud shapes for them to cut out.

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