Teaching about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jack Hartmann
Listen to this song. (The instrumental version of this song, useful for school performances, is also on this CD.)
This song is available on Jack Hartmann's Rhythms and Rhymes for Special Times.
Stand in a circle, clap your hands,
stand in a circle of peace
People all together celebrate
Martin Luther King
Sway in a circle, holding hands,
sway in a circle of peace
People all together celebrate
Martin Luther King
Chorus:
He believed we would rise up,
live all together in peace
He believed we would rise up,
people everywhere would be free
Reach high in a circle, to the sky,
reach high in a circle of peace
People all together celebrate
Martin Luther King
Repeat Chorus
He believed in love, so clap your hands
He believed in brotherhood, so swing and sway
He believed in hope, so reach up high
He believed in people, so hold a hand
He believed we would rise up, Martin Luther King
Teaching Tips from Jack Hartmann: Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Stand in small or large circles and follow movements along with this song. Discuss Dr. King's dreams and his life.
This song is available on Jack Hartmann's Rhythms and Rhymes for Special Times.
