Second-graders in Demitra Bowen’s class at PBE spent some time this week learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students know they have a day off from school on Monday to honor Dr. King. Ms. Bowen helped them discover why.
Ms. Bowen discussed with the students just who Dr. King was and what he did in his short life. They learned that Dr. King wanted to bring change to the country – he wanted everyone to be treated equally, no matter the color of their skin. He was determined for this to happen and made it his life’s work. He made a point to do it peacefully. He believed in love, fairness and justice for everyone.
The students created a project that listed the information about Dr. King, including his birthday. They were eager to learn about his beliefs and the qualities that earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.
