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Showing posts with label presidents day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label presidents day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label presidents day. Show all posts
Elementary and Middle School Activities for President's Day
The Inauguration is over, now it's time to plan for President's Day. President's Day doesn't have to be boring! You can perform a fun classroom skit, visit a local President's home or birthplace, watch a video about presidents, and even make a cute presidential paper bag puppet and have a puppet show. No matter the age of your students, we've got some fun activities for you to do to celebrate President's Day. Enjoy!
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Fun Facts and Activities about Benjamin Harrison
When was Benjamin Harrison President? Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States. He was the last President to serve as a Civil War General. His history (his story) is lesser known than that of other Presidents, but it is very interesting. These Benjamin Harrison activities and lessons will help you learn all about the grandson of President William Henry Harrison. Enjoy! |
| Benjamin Harrison Activities. |
First, the facts!
- Harrison was President from 1889-1893.
- He was born in North Bend, Ohio in 1833.
- Republican
- He lived in Indianapolis for many years.
- Married twice, his second wife was the niece of his first wife.
- He died of Pneumonia on March 13, 1901.
- James Whitcomb Riley delivered his eulogy.
*Facts found on Benjamin Harrison website.
Watch a video about Benjamin Harrison on the History Channel.
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| Picture of President Benjamin Harrison. |
Immerse yourself in history when you take a tour of the Benjamin Harrison home in Indianapolis. We visited on President's Day and had the privilege of "meeting" President Harrison. They offer school tours and homeschool days. They are open every day except Sunday from 10:30-3:30. The parking and restroom facilities are conveniently located near the Welcome Center. Tours start in the Welcome Center.
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| President Harrison Home Field Trip. |
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| Visit the President Harrison Welcome Center for a School Tour. |
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| Brig. General Benjamin Harrison. |
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| Carriage House Welcome Center at Benjamin Harrison Home. |
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| Field Trip Ideas: President Benjamin Harrison Home Tour. |
Lessons and Activities:
Win the Whitehouse Presidential Election Game
Benjamin Harrison Word Search Activity
Looking for a civics lesson? iCivics is an amazing site founded by Sandra Day O'Conner that is chock full of history and social studies lessons. Sign up for FREE to play fun online social studies games.
More President Lesson Activities.
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| Presidential Quilt on Benjamin Harrison's Bed. |
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| Benjamin Harrison and daughter. |
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| Sleigh in front lawn of Harrison Home. |
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| Piano in Benjamin Harrison's Parlor. |
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| Benjamin Harrison's Parlor. |
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| Kitchen with Icebox in Harrison Home. |
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| Dining Room of Harrison Home. |
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| Kitchen in Harrison Home: Reliant Windsor Stove. |
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| Harrison and Lincoln China in Harrison Home. Lincoln China is purple on second shelf, Harrison China on top shelf designed by Mrs. Harrison. |
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| Silk and Satin Quilt in Benjamin Harrison Home. |
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| Abraham Lincoln for President Political Banner. |
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| Benjamin Harrison's Carriage House. |
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| Benjamin Harrison for President Banner. |
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| Political Campaign Balloon. |
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| President Benjamin Harrison Activities. |
Recommended:
Books about Benjamin Harrison
Visit the Levi Coffin House in Indiana, learn about the Underground Railroad.
Abraham Lincoln Activities
Ways to Celebrate President's Day
Make a Puppet with this Abraham Lincoln Face Printable
Looking for a picture of Abraham Lincoln's face? The Abe Lincoln face printable is perfect for a President's Day puppet. Make him a paper bag puppet or a stick puppet to celebrate President's Day with the sixteenth President of the United States, Honest Abe. We're also sharing a fun companion book and a round up of President's activities to do with kids. Enjoy! |
| Follow the link to the FREE PRINTABLE ABRAHAM LINCOLN FACE. |
Go to our MediaFire page and download the free abe lincoln face printable. You'll also find other President's faces and accessories for paper bag puppets.
Once you've printed out the page, cut out Abraham Lincoln's face following the white line. Then, color in his facial features.
Attach his face to a brown paper bag to make a paper bag puppet, or attach to a stick to make a hand held paper stick puppet.
You can also glue his face to a piece of cardboard, trim to fit, punch holes in his ears, attach a string, and make a traditional mask for President's Day.
Pick up a copy of, "I am Abraham Lincoln" by Brad Meltzer and read it together to learn fun facts about Abe Lincoln.
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| Companion book for President's Day, "I am Abraham Lincoln". |
Scroll down to see how you can enter to win the "Ordinary People Change the World" books.
- Abraham Lincoln Coloring Page with Fun Facts.
- Abraham Lincoln and George Washington Activities for President's Day from Adventures in Mommydom.
- Popsicle Stick Log Cabin for President's Day from Mama Smiles Blog.
- Preschool Activities for President's Day (Pennies and the Letter 'P') from Carrots are Orange.
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| P for President's Day from Carrots are Orange. |
- Make Cottonball Wigs to dress up like George Washington.
- Facts about Abe Lincoln from The Preschool Toolbox.
- Make a Stovepipe Hat.
- Study the President's of the United States with this Elementary Lesson Plan.
- Facts about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Recommended:
Abraham Lincoln Book for President's Day
George Washington and Abraham Lincoln Stage Play for President's Day
Abraham Lincoln and George Washington were two of America's most beloved presidents. In this compare and contrast lesson for homeschoolers or school enrichment, we answer a popular question, were Washington and Lincoln friends? Find out by performing our stage play for classroom use. The free printable skit imagines what it would be like if they were beamed to a 21st century classroom. Scroll Down for our Presidents Day Classroom Skit. Enjoy!
We've included some companion printables for a Presidents Day lesson on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
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| Right click and print Abraham Lincoln's Beard. |
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| George Washington display printable from Mailbox Magazine. |
We found this cute George Washington printable project display holder at Squish Preschool Ideas. I think all the details are at Scholastics.com: Abraham Lincoln Printable.
Though, it was designed to highlight a paper, I think it would make a good president paper bag puppet.
Teachers/Parents:
Download this printable Venn Diagram, and have the students fill it out prior to reading the stage play. As they read the play aloud, let them add details to their Venn Diagram. We've also linked to a fun printable that compares and contrasts facts about Washington and Lincoln.
Free Printables:
Abraham Lincoln and George Washington Venn Diagram Printable
Abraham Lincoln and George Washington Facts
PRESIDENT'S DAY SKIT
Free Printable President's Day Skit: Were George Washington and Abe Lincoln Friends?Language Arts Component:
Another popular question... Who would win in a fight between George Washington and Abe Lincoln?
Easy. As a past military hero and soldier, George is the clear choice. Honest Abe wouldn't fight unless it was a battle of wits and then he has our vote, but both men were very intelligent in their own right.
Grab a journal and write about who you think would win and list reasons why.
Recommended Reading:
Presidents Day Lesson
Jimmy Carter Facts
President Benjamin Harrison Activities
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If I Were President
Presidents' Day (Rookie Read-About Holidays)
Bald Eagle Paper Bag Puppet Pattern
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Free Online History Lesson for Homeschoolers: The Treaty of Paris
In this fun Social Studies Lesson for Kids, we delve into the 1783 Treaty of Paris. Like most of our free online lessons for homeschoolers, this lesson can be adapted for children from K-12. We always try to include something for all age groups. Teacher Resources, Curriculum, Free Printable PDFS, and Lesson Plans are included at the bottom of the page. Scroll Down to start the lesson. |
| Social Studies for Kids: Treaty of Paris Free Online Lesson for Homeschoolers. Pictured from top left to right: King George III, George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and General Cornwallis. |
First, you will want to learn about the American Revolution. BrainPop Subscribers: What caused the American Revolution? American Revolution Review Quiz. No BrainPop? Click Here: Causes of the American Revolution for Children.
1783 Treaty of Paris recognizes the 13 colonies as free, sovereign, and independent states.
To get a quick overview of the history of The Treaty of Paris, watch this history rap video and then test your knowledge on the interactive american revolution timeline linked below.
Visit the Interactive Timeline for the American Revolution and put your knowledge to the test.
Spelling and Vocabulary Component
Terms to Know
Pick eight of the terms below. Define and describe what role they played leading up to or in the 1783 Treaty of Paris. Use your daily journal or a Google Doc.
Townsend Act
First Continental Congress
Revolutionary War 1775
Independence Day 1776
Writs of Assistance
Benedict Arnold
General Cornwallis
George Washington
West Indies
Frigate
Crispus Attucks
Paul Revere
Dicey Langston
French and Indian War
Stamp Act
Boston Massacre 1770
Boston Tea Party 1773
Tea Act 1773
Intolerable Acts
King George III
Coercive Acts 1774
James Otis
Sons of Liberty
Tarred and Feathered
Boycott
Daughters of Liberty
Summary of Liberty Kids Video on Treaty of Paris.
Review SchoolHouse Rock No More Kings from our history lesson on U.S. Capitals. When you click the link, you'll find many SchoolHouse Rock videos that tell the history prior to the Treaty of Paris.
Language Arts Component: Research and Writing Skills
From the vocabulary words to know, choose a famous person from the Revolution. Write a biography including details about the 1783 Treaty of Paris. How did this historical figure affect the Treaty? What role did they play? Do you think the Treaty would have happened without their input? Why or Why not?
Make a video or slideshow about this historical figure. Use this sample as a guide: The Treaty of Paris Video. Use your research paper to write the script for your video.
In Google Docs, start a rough draft for your research paper.
How do you research? What are the main things you need to do? Click here: What you need to know about How to Write a Research Paper. Read the "Research" text window. If you are a Brainpop subscriber, watch the video. Then fill in this Research Graphic Organizer (Save it to your computer). If not, try these outline tips.
Teacher Resources:
Liberty Kids Program Descriptions Printable PDF
Homeschool Lesson Plan for the American Revolution
9 Week Study on Treaty of Paris
Recommended Reading:
U.S. Currency Lesson Plans
Smart About the First Ladies: Smart About History*
Celebrating President's Day Book
*Benedict Arnold: American Hero and Traitor (Graphic Biographies)
*Napoleon: Emperor and Conqueror (Wicked History)
*George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides
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Jimmy Carter Craft for Kids for President's Day: Paper Bag Puppet Pattern
Jimmy Carter was the thirty-ninth (39th) President of the U.S. A Georgia Democrat, he is known for his forward thinking on environmental issues, as an advocate for human rights, peace making, and for owning a peanut farm. Enjoy!
Here's a cute paper bag puppet craft for early elementary and preschool kids. To make the president puppet, just print, cut-out, color, and glue to a paper lunch sack.
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| Printable Peanut for Jimmy Carter Craft |
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| Jimmy Carter Face for Puppet Craft |
Click on the images for free printables.
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| Use this tie to decorate your President Puppet. |
In 2002, Mr. Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work "to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development". Presidents Barack Obama, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson were also awarded the prize.
FUN FACT:
Jimmy Carter was the first president born in a hospital.
Recommended Reading:
The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer by Jimmy Carter
The Jimmy Carter Story
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When is President's Day?
In the United States President's Day is always celebrated on the third Monday in February. We combine the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington into one special day. Here's an easy craft for President's Day or Black History Month. A Barack Obama Paper Craft for kids. Enjoy! |
GET Printable Obama Puppet (Face). |
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Click here to print tie for Barack Obama Craft |
Mayhem is a huge fan of Barack Obama so when tasked with the assignment to make a "worker" puppet for Social Studies class she said, "Barack is a worker for America." Thus, the paper bag puppet below. In one hand he has a microphone for giving speeches (she loves to watch). In the other hand, he has a ring for his wife, Michelle Obama, because "they are married together".
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| Barack Obama Craft for preschool kids. |
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| Make a President Obama Puppet in honor of President's Day. This one inspired the printable . |
So, when I was a kid in elementary school I remember the big election doings of Jimmy Carter. He was my favorite President for years. A real life cartoon character with peanuts and Billy too boot. Shh... I guess he still is today, but don't tell any political analyst or anyone like that. I love all of the humanitarian work he does, his sense of humor, his forward thinking on going GREEN, and his smile. Hmm... I think I see a pattern here.
Who is your favorite President? Remember a particular election? Now, if you will pardon me for rushing off... I've got to go make a Jimmy Carter paper bag puppet.
It's so cool to see your projects across the web! I love how the Paper and Glue blog turned our Obama printable into a stick puppet.
Pinterest Scavenger Hunt for Preschool Ideas
Are you playing yet? Pin it! Online Scavenger Hunt helps hook teachers and caregivers up with great, relevant preschool activities each week. Anyone can play just leave a comment on this page or on the purple pin and we'll add you to the collaborative board.
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| Pinterest Preschool Scavenger Hunt |
Pin categories: Violets (Feb. flower), Teeth Lessons (Dental Health Month), Things to do w/ Hearts, Healthy Snacks, and Snowmen. 10 pin limit (1 per topic) ~ NO AD LINKS. Pins must lead to blog or PAGE of source. PLEASE don't REPIN your own pins. Pin to own board 1st. Facebook Forum to chat with other preschool teachers or mommy bloggers
This week's winning pins (it's a tie):
21 Presiden't Day Activities from Tip Junkie
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| 21 President's Day Activities from Tipjunkie.com by Dawn Marelli. |
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| Groundhog Day Snack by Nicole Kiska. |
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