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Presidents' Day Classroom Resources:
Books, Games, Posters, Decorations...

Presidents' Day Books | Patriotic Decorations

Presidents' Day or Washington's Birthday - Whatever you want to call it, we have many resource links, games, songs, coloring pages and fun ideas to teach your students about this holiday. Be sure and look at our Recommended Books! You're sure to find something helpful here!

33727: Smart About History: Smart About the Presidents Smart About History: Smart About the Presidents
By Jon Buller / Grosset & Dunlap

Which president liked jellybeans? Who played the banjo? Whose daughter had a treehouse on the White House grounds? Find answers in this playful, attention-getting introduction to America's leaders---from George Washington to George W. Bush! Whimsically illustrated with cartoons, offbeat sidebars, and funny "speech balloons," it's just the ticket for curious 9- to 12-year-olds. 64 pages, softcover from Grosset & Dunlap.
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Presidents Posters

Presidents Posters
Hang posters of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in your classroom for Presidents' Day. Posters come in a variety of sizes and can also be framed at an additional cost.
Posters of Presidents

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Presidents' Day Resources

22738: Presidents" Day & Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Thematic Unit Presidents' Day & Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Thematic Unit
By Teacher Created Resources

Thematic Units make planning unit studies easy! Integrating cross-curricular topics with different works of literature, students will learn through reading, writing, listening, illustrating, and many hands-on activities. With units involving language arts, math, social studies, science, arts and crafts, movement and life skills, students will study both in-depth and with enthusiasm! Based upon well-received children's books, each section includes a summary, sample weekly plan, and overview of activities with ideas for setting the stage and enjoying the book. Cross-curricular step-by-step activities, reproducible blackline masters, worksheets, activities, and reinforcement exercises follow. Perfect for an enjoyable and simple-to-use thematic study for both student and teacher! 80 reproducible pages, softcover. Answers included. Grades 1-3.

This Thematic Unit focuses on Presidents' Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and uses the books My first Martin Luther King book by Dee Lillegard A picture book of Abraham Lincoln by David A Adler A picture book of George Washington by David A Adler

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Presidents' Day Books - Recommended teaching resource books.

National Geographic - Inside the Whitehouse - Clickable map of the Whitehouse, grade level classroom activities.

Presidents of the United States - Information about all Presidents and also the Whitehouse.

Washington's Birthday or Presidents' Day? - Origins of the holiday.

President's Day - History of the holiday.

George Washington - Facts about George Washington.

Abraham Lincoln - Facts about Abraham Lincoln.

American Presidents - Facts about any President.

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Presidents' Day Games

814179: Presidents 1 Deck Card Game Presidents 1 Deck Card Game
By U.s. Games Systems, Inc.

Washington to Pierce. 1789-1853. Sixty card deck which features the outstanding accomplishments and brief biographical history of each president of the United States within this time period. Suitable for all card games.
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American Presidency Word Guess

US Presidents Coloring Pages

Presidential Parade Crossword

Color the Presidential Seal

edHelper.com - Coloring pages and puzzles for Presidents' Day.

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American Flag Posters

Flag Posters
Flag posters are a must for every classroom! Flag posters come in a variety of sizes and can also be framed at an additional cost.
American Flag Posters


Patriotic Decorations and Wearables

American Flags Patriotic Kit
Bring out the Red, White and Blue!
Decorations and Wearables - Decorate any room to celebrate July 4th or any Patriotic holiday. Flag and Patriotic theme room scene setters, flag borders and flag lights. Flag door covers, banners and flags from large to small are all great for Patriotic celebrations. Dress in your choice of Patriotic hats, berets, vest, bandanas and bracelets. Serve up the food on Flag theme paper goods for easy clean up.


Kids Patriotic Music and Songs

PreschoolEducation.com - has a large collection of flag and patriotic songs that are fun and educational for kids.

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Recommended Books About Presidents' Day

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33727: Smart About History: Smart About the Presidents Smart About History: Smart About the Presidents
By Jon Buller / Grosset & Dunlap

Which president liked jellybeans? Who played the banjo? Whose daughter had a treehouse on the White House grounds? Find answers in this playful, attention-getting introduction to America's leaders---from George Washington to George W. Bush! Whimsically illustrated with cartoons, offbeat sidebars, and funny "speech balloons," it's just the ticket for curious 9- to 12-year-olds. 64 pages, softcover from Grosset & Dunlap.
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30412: Meet the Presidents Meet the Presidents
By Cindy Barden / Teaching & Learning Co.

Meet the presidents of the United States! From George Washington to Bill Clinton, they're lined up here with photos, short biographies, famous quotes, and fascinating trivia facts---the kind of information that makes them real, interesting, and memorable to your 8- to 12-year-olds. (Note: Product is not written with a specifically Christian slant.) 140 pages, softcover from Teaching & Learning Company.
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154209: The History of the American Presidency The History of the American Presidency
By John Bowman / JG Press

Who are the 42 people who have held our nation's highest office? From self-made men to wealthy aristocrats, from bold soldiers to quiet organizers, this fascinating tour explores America's progress through the lives of its presidents. Highlighting the significant events of each administration, Bowman includes helpful details about personal and family life; military and political service; and activities after leaving office. 200 pages, 9" x 12" hardcover from JG Press.
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692587: The Everything American Presidents Book The Everything American Presidents Book
By Martin Kelly & Melissa Kelly / Adams Media

Everything you wanted to know about the Presidents of the United States is here in one volume! Learn about the important dates in their lives with a presidential timeline, about their childhood, first ladies, political career and administration before, during and after the presidency, as well as some intriguing trivia and quotes! Highly readable and often entertaining, this is a fun tour through the life and times of the U.S.A. 302 pages, indexed, softcover.
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03971: Meet George Washington Meet George Washington
By Joan Heilbroner / Random House, Inc

George Washington grew up in the English colony of Virginia. He was tall and strong, fair in judgment, and respected by his friends as a good leader. As he grew older, George saw how England took advantage of the American colonies--and he didn't like it. George was chosen to lead their army as its general. And when the colonies won their freedom, George was elected to lead the new nation as its first president.
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3963X: Meet Abraham Lincoln Meet Abraham Lincoln
By Barbara Cary / Random House, Inc

When Abraham Lincoln was born, slavery was an everyday part of life. Even so, Abe didn't like it. As he grew older, he worked to aid his countrymen regardless of their color. As a surveyor, Abe helped people inspect their land. As a lawyer, he made sure people were treated fairly in court. But he wanted to do even more. After years of hard work, he became president of the United States and ended slavery forever.
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