This year, we decided to throw a party for MLK, Jr., inspired by one of our Boom Boom cards! Really, if you’re going to throw a party for an historical figure, this is the guy to throw it for, right?
Since it was a school night, dinner was pretty simple, followed by a quickie dessert of chocolate cake. Each kid got to blow out 1 candle…and, we got to talk about MLK’s significance in greater detail than we otherwise would have. We talked about how not everyone is/was treated fairly and how MLK fought for the equal treatment of everyone; how he believed in peace and non-violence; how he was kind, loving, and a “good friend” to people he didn’t even know and who were different from him.
The kids had a great time! Also, I imagine the celebration will be a lasting memory for all of them which will, hopefully, also further cement in their consciences, the teachings and perspectives that MLK, Jr. embraced. Hopefully, we’ll have time to celebrate again next year…!
