Free Martin Luther King Jr Word to Picture Matching | Black History Month

Introduce students to key vocabulary connected to Martin Luther King Jr with this FREE word to picture matching activity.

This Martin Luther King Jr word to picture matching resource helps students connect written words to meaningful images, supporting early reading, vocabulary development, and comprehension. It is especially effective for special education, autism support classrooms, and young learners who benefit from visual learning.

This activity is perfect for Martin Luther King Jr Day, Black History Month, or social studies centers.

What’s Included

• Picture Matching Board
  Available in color and black and white for flexible printing.
• 6 Vocabulary Word Cards
  Each word directly links to the Martin Luther King Jr theme and matching images.

Skills Addressed

• Vocabulary recognition
• Word-to-image association
• Early reading skills
• Visual discrimination
• Comprehension support

This activity helps students move beyond simply reading words to understanding what those words mean by linking them to clear visuals.

How to Use

1. Print the color or black and white picture base.
2. Print the word cards page.
3. Laminate the picture base for durability.
4. Cut out the word cards individually and laminate.
5. Students match each word card to the correct picture on the board.

Perfect For

• Martin Luther King Jr Day activities
• Black History Month lessons
• Special education and autism classrooms
• Vocabulary centers
• Independent or small-group work
• Early elementary learners

Teacher-Friendly Features

• Completely free resource
• Low prep and reusable
• Visual and accessible
• Supports comprehension, not just decoding
• Easy to differentiate

This FREE Martin Luther King Jr Word to Picture Matching Activity is a simple, effective way to support vocabulary understanding while teaching students about an important historical figure.

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