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The Holiday Series includes twelve 16-page books about children's favorite holidays. Stories for fun holidays such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Valentine's Day entertain while demonstrating the joy of giving and caring. Stories for cultural holidays such as Cinco de Mayo and Chinese New Year introduce children to festivals around the world. And, stories for religious holidays go beyond rabbits, reindeer, and gifts to explain to students of all faiths the significance of Easter, Christmas, and Hanukah to those who celebrate them. 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Display 5\" x 8 1\/2\" official White\nHouse portraits of the U.S. presidents along with 4 specialty cards\n(White House, Oval Office, Presidential Seal, Mount Rushmore), 3\nversatile header cards, and 3 stars and stripes streamers. 54\npieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Trend Enterprises","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1720149278745,"sku":"02-T-8065","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3139.jpg?v=1522178250"},{"product_id":"presidential-dress-up-fun-a2276","title":"\"Presidential\" Dress Up Fun!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/powdered-wig.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/350x255_powdered_wig_08_rdax_65.jpg\" alt=\"president's day craft presidental powdered wig\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Kaboose\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn President's Day we honor two great leaders in our nation's history - George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Since you're likely to be adding some exciting holiday activities to your lesson plans, we thought we'd share these adorable crafts from Kaboose that will help your students get into the spirit {and likeness!} of presidents past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowdered Wigs \u0026amp; Top Hats\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn honor of George Washington, craft designer Amanda Formaro put together a fun powdered wig craft made from a white paper painter's hat and cotton balls while Abraham Lincoln is, of course, characterized by a top hat made from a paper plate and construction paper. Be sure to visit her full posts for directions, pictures, and tips on making these presidential props! Your students will have as much fun making them as they will \u003cem\u003ewearing\u003c\/em\u003e them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDress Up Fun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your students have donned their presidential gear, they'll be ready for some learning and fun! Here's a few ideas that will make for a memorable President's Day:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGames:\u003c\/strong\u003e Play \"Cut Down the Cherry Tree\"! Invite your mini-presidents to sit in a circle and ask for a volunteer who will be the cherry tree, blindfolded, in the center of the circle. Once blindfolded, a student from the circle will quietly approach the volunteer and \"cut down the cherry tree\" (i.e. tap them on the shoulder while saying \"chop, chop\" in a disguised voice). After the student has returned to their seat, the entire class will say \"Who chopped down the cherry tree?\", signifying that it's safe for the volunteer to take their blindfold off. The \"cherry tree\" will then have three attempts to guess who the culprit was. We found this game at Step By Step Childcare and thought it would be a hoot!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Have your students explore how to clean dirty pennies using substances from around the house - ketchup, mustard, taco sauce, Coke, vinegar, salt, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide your students with a penny and invite them to toss it on a safe surface, graphing whether the coin was \"heads\" or \"tails\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Studies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discuss the duties performed and roles filled by the president, as well as the character traits desired in a leader. Have your students answer the question, \"If I were President, I would _____________.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these crafts and exercises, your students are sure to have a blast this President's Day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/powdered-wig.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePresidential Powdered Wig Craft | Kaboose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/paper-plate-abe-lincoln-hat.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaper Plate Abe Lincoln Hat | Kaboose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/stepbystepcc.com\/holidays\/president.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePresident's Day | Step By Step Childcare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103433241,"sku":"A2276","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/350x255_powdered_wig_08_rdax_65.jpg?v=1522781691"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-lesson-a2918","title":"President's Day Lesson","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Lesson.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day kindergarten lesson ideas\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.littlegiraffes.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Monday we celebrate President's Day and, if you're in need of activities to compliment your lesson plans, here are some great ideas from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlegiraffes.com\/presidents.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Giraffes Teaching Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e that your kindergartners are sure to love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresidential Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePenny Cleaning.\u003c\/em\u003e Have your students explore the best ways to shine a dirty penny. Mrs. Flanagan had her students test ketchup, vinegar, salt, flour, and water. You might consider adding other substances like taco sauce, lemon juice, and Coke for some messy fun! It might also be fun to create a chart of results for each substance - labeling the top with the product used and gluing the resulting penny underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePenny + Water Drops\u003c\/em\u003e. Provide each student with a shallow dish of water, an eyedropper, a sheet of paper towel, and a penny, inviting them to see how many drops of water will fit on the face of the coin. Be sure to have your students make predictions before beginning the experiment and compare the results at the end. They'll be amazed!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMagnifying Coins\u003c\/em\u003e. Provide students with a selection of coins and a magnifying glass. Invite them to observe each coin and discuss their similarities and differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresidential Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCoin Probability\u003c\/em\u003e. Have students toss a coin and keep track of how many resulted in \"heads\" and how many in \"tails\". Making Learning Fun has a great printable \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makinglearningfun.com\/themepages\/PresidentsDay.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eheads or tails graphing\u003c\/a\u003e worksheet to use with this activity that will allow students to keep track of their tosses and findings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCoins \u0026amp; Dice.\u003c\/em\u003e Divide students into groups of four, providing each group with a die and a coin worksheet for each child. Have students take turns rolling the die and coloring the appropriate number of coins on their worksheet. The first student to color all their coins wins!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresidential Social Studies \u0026amp; Writing\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss with your students the duties and roles of the president, as well as character traits needed for leadership. After each student has had a chance to contribute, invite your students to think about what they would do if they were president. Have them write their answer onto a sheet of paper and illustrate it using graphic art tools, magazine clippings, etc. When finished compile the individual pages into a book - \"What Our Class Would Do To Make Our Country Great!\" These books make great keepsakes from year to year and students will love seeing their work take a place of honor on the classroom bookshelf!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGames\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe couldn't forget to add some games to the post - especially since we found some really fun ones at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/stepbystepcc.com\/holidays\/president.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStep By Step Childcare\u003c\/a\u003e! In \"President's Day Coin Toss\", students will get active, calling out fun movements when their coin lands on \"heads\".  \"Chop Down the Cherry Tree\" will bring out the giggles as the student volunteer blindfolded in the middle of the circle tries to guess which of his or her classmates tried to \"chop\" them down (i.e. tapped them on the shoulder). Finally, with \"Musical Coin Matching\" students strengthen coin recognition as they race to match their coin when the music stops. Be sure to visit the full post at Step By Step Childcare for full directions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere's another fun \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3741\/presidents-day-fun\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePresident's Day lesson plans!\u003c\/a\u003e your students will enjoy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103466009,"sku":"A2918","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Presidents-Day-Lesson.jpg?v=1522781691"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-fun-a3741","title":"President's Day Fun","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2871184559.jpg\" alt=\"George Washington (Lansdowne portrait), First President (1789-1797)\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2008 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Cliff\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/28567825@N03\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCliff\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'George Washington (Lansdowne portrait), First President (1789-1797)'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/28567825@N03\/2871184559\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday is President's Day and here are some fun activities to consider including your lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Crafts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with tracing paper and coins, inviting them to create coin rubbings with various graphic art tools (i.e. crayons, pencils, chalk, pastels, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students create \"hands on\" cherry tree prints - paint the underside of their forearm with brown craft paint and their palm\/fingers green. Invite them to place a print on white construction paper, set aside to dry, then add fingerprint \"cherries\" on the tree with red craft paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCross-Curricular Activities\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk about what life would have been like for George Washington and later for Abraham Lincoln. Choose several comparisons that your students will be able to relate to (i.e. games, electricity, clothing, food, school, etc.). \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/edsitement.neh.gov\/lesson-plan\/then-and-now-life-early-america-1740-1840\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEDSITEment!\u003c\/a\u003e provides a great lesson for this topic so be sure to check it out! At the end of the discussion, provide your students with supplies for making George Washington's wig or Abraham Lincoln's top hat. At Everything Preschool, you'll find directions for making a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.everythingpreschool.com\/themes\/presidentsday\/art.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epacking peanut wig\u003c\/a\u003e, Bright Hub provides directions for a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brighthub.com\/education\/k-12\/articles\/7093.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecotton ball wig\u003c\/a\u003e, and Little Giraffes Teaching Ideas offers a great tutorial for making Lincoln's \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlegiraffes.com\/presidents.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehat and beard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their wig or hat firmly in place, complete the following activities to get into the fun of President's Day:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead several literature selections about the presidents\/time period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePretend to live in the period - demonstrate a movement (i.e. pumping water, gathering berries, hunting for game, gardening, etc.) and have your students copy you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay several games from the time period. You can find great ideas at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.paulreverehouse.org\/kids\/reverechildren.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Paul Revere House\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.history.org\/kids\/games\/dollGame.cfm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eColonial Williamsburg\u003c\/a\u003e website, and even in the lesson plan from EDSITEment! we mentioned earlier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere are some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2918\/presidents-day-lesson\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egreat science and math ideas\u003c\/a\u003e that can be adapted to your preschoolers skill level!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103498777,"sku":"A3741","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2871184559.jpg?v=1522781691"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-emergent-readers-a3338","title":"President's Day Emergent Readers","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-663 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Emergent-Reader.jpg\" alt=\"president's day emergent reader preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.makinglearningfun.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJo Kramer, creator of the site and resources on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makinglearningfun.com\/themepages\/PresidentsDay.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMaking Learning Fun\u003c\/a\u003e, has designed several emergent reader printables to help your preschoolers learn about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln on President's Day this Monday! Doubling as coloring pages, each booklet page provides fun and interesting facts about each of the former presidents - what number they were, where they grew up, the monuments that have been built in their honor, etc.\n\nAs your students complete the pages, you might consider giving your students a virtual tour {through photos and videos} of the places they're reading about - the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, Mount Rushmore, George Washington's home in Mt. Vernon, and Abraham Lincoln's home in Kentucky. We found some great links for you to check out:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/wamo\/index.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWashington Monument National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/featurecontent\/ncr\/linc\/interactive\/deploy\/index.htm#\/introduction\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Lincoln Memorial Interactive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bigeyeinthesky.com\/Default.asp?CID=Rushmore\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e360 Degree Panoramas: Mount Rushmore\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.untraveledroad.com\/Mount-Rushmore.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMount Rushmore in 585 Photographs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mountvernon.org\/virtual\/index.cfm\/ss\/29\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMount Vernon Virtual Mansion Tour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lincolnlogcabin.org\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLincoln Log Cabin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lincolnlibraryandmuseum.com\/lincoln-tour.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAbraham Lincoln: Presidential Library and Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning {and getting to know our country's history}!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103531545,"sku":"A3338","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Presidents-Day-Emergent-Reader.jpg?v=1522781691"},{"product_id":"future-greats-presidents-day-bulletin-board-a1092","title":"Future Greats - President's Day Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1025\" alt=\"president's day motivational bulletin board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Little Giraffes Teaching Ideas\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday is President's Day and, if you're looking for a fun activity and classroom display for the holiday, we found a great idea at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlegiraffes.com\/presidents.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Giraffes Teaching Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e. It's inspirational, motivational, and really exemplifies the message of President's Day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePresident's Day Early American Silhouette Portraits\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince you'll need enlarged silhouette portraits of your students, use a projector (overhead or otherwise) or a flashlight to capture and trace the subject's silhouette onto a piece of drawing or construction paper. In the spirit of President's Day and patriotism, the original creator used red paper to create the portraits, but you can certainly use another color if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePresident's Day Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top two-thirds of the board with dark blue background paper. Add a piece of brown bulletin board paper to the bottom two-thirds, trimming the top to look like mountains, hills, etc. Finally, create a small strip of \"grass\" at the bottom of the bulletin board using a piece of fringed green background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Past Greats...Future Greats!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original creator did not add a border, but you might consider using a President's Day, patriotic, or complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Landscape. Create a large winter tree cutout from brown bulletin board paper - either freehand the drawing or find a black and white clip art print online and use a projector to enlarge and trace the image. Add several snowflake cutouts and silhouettes around the tree as well as a sun in the corner to complete the landscape. 2) The Presidential Silhouettes. Find a black and white print of presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Use a projector to enlarge the print, tracing it onto black background or construction paper. Mount to the top of the board. 3) The Student Silhouettes. Use your students' crafts, mounting them under the presidential silhouettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to leave a comment with your thoughts and inspiration below - especially those brilliant President's Day decor ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103564313,"sku":"A1092","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Presidents1.jpg?v=1522781692"},{"product_id":"future-greats-patriotic-silhouette-craft-a2277","title":"\"Future Greats!\" - Patriotic Silhouette Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2011\/02\/future-presidents.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/patriotic-silhouette-craft.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day patriotic silhouette keepsake and craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: I can teach my child!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday is President's Day, a day to commemorate our nation's past greats including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. We found this fantastic patriotic silhouette craft {so fitting!} at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI can teach my child!\u003c\/a\u003e and just had to share! Not only will this make a great keepsake, it will remind your students that they \u003cem\u003etoo\u003c\/em\u003e can aspire to greatness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8591-array0174-card-stock-white-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite card stock\u003c\/a\u003e (or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-12559-sargent-artreg-100-cotton-stretched-canvas-8-x-10.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecanvas\u003c\/a\u003e if you're looking to create a keepsake)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7181-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-holiday-red.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7175-tru-ray0174-blue-construction-paper-9-x-12.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblue\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7174-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6124-crayola0174-colored-pencil-classpacks-462-pencils-14-colors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite school glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore beginning the craft...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this craft you'll need a picture of each student's profile. Either set aside time in class (ahead of time!) to take each child's picture, or send a letter home (containing an example) and ask parents to take the picture of their child, print off a copy, and send it in. If you have parents do it, remind them that the print doesn't have to be spectacular quality or on photo paper, the profile silhouette just needs to be visible and will work just fine if printed on regular computer paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo complete the craft...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave students begin by carefully cutting out their profile silhouette from the print. They'll use this and a white colored pencil to trace a second silhouette onto black construction paper to be cut out. Setting this aside, provide students with blue and red construction paper and invite them to cut several stars and stripes to attach to their card stock or canvas. With this accomplished, mount the silhouette in the center of the paper and you'll have a patriotic silhouette keepsake perfect for commemorating the past \u003cem\u003eand future\u003c\/em\u003e greats of our nation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2011\/02\/future-presidents.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI can teach my child!: Future Presidents?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103924761,"sku":"A2277","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/patriotic-silhouette-craft.jpg?v=1522781694"},{"product_id":"president-coloring-book-a3489","title":"President Coloring Book","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1769\" title=\"President-Coloring-Book\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/President-Coloring-Book.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day History Coloring Book Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.tlsbooks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a quick activity for President's Day, check out this coloring book from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tlsbooks.com\/historyworksheets.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTSL Books\u003c\/a\u003e. Forty-three pages - one for each of the presidents up through George W. Bush and directions on where to find a free Obama coloring page - your preschoolers will have a great time coloring as they learn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each child with a full packet\/coloring book to use at school and home, assign each child a picture or two to color and contribute to a classroom book, or shrink the pages, laminating them and pinning them together with a binder ring to create a mini flip book for your students to explore independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is a fabulous resource - don't miss out on it!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734138396697,"sku":"A3489","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/President-Coloring-Book.jpg?v=1522781896"},{"product_id":"polishing-pennies-for-presidents-day-a3884","title":"Polishing Pennies for President's Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1567\" title=\"5464838518_bd2534519a\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5464838518_bd2534519a.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Money and Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: livingmontessorinow.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresident's Day offers a great opportunity for teaching your kiddos not only about the men who have helped shape our country, but about the money and coins that are adorned with their images. Check out this awesome penny polishing activity from Deb Chitwood over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/livingmontessorinow.com\/2011\/02\/21\/montessori-inspired-activities-teaching-about-money-and-presidents\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiving Montessori Now\u003c\/a\u003e! It's fabulous for developing fine motor skills and learning about cause and effect, as well as providing exposure to the scientific process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love how Deb set up the experiment tray - the eye dropper of lemon juice, the petri dishes of ingredients, the polishing cloth - making it easy for your preschoolers to explore the process. Before beginning, show your students the 'dirty' pennies and invite them to hypothesize what will happen when they use the ingredients with the pennies. Then let them explore! Invite them to test the materials separately {i.e try to polish the pennies using just the cloth, just the salt, etc.}, then together, reporting which method works best!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeb includes several other president and money themed activities in her post, so be sure to visit Living Montessori Now for the full lesson plan!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734138429465,"sku":"A3884","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/5464838518_bd2534519a.jpg?v=1522781896"},{"product_id":"songs-literature-for-presidents-day-a3885","title":"Songs \u0026 Literature for President's Day","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1572\" title=\"51d8652mI-L._SL500_AA300_\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/51d8652mI-L._SL500_AA300_.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Music and Literature Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eMaddie Gonzalez, teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/squishideasforpreschool.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/presidents-washington-lincoln.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSquish Preschool Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e, recently posted some great song and literature selections that we thought you might like to check out for President's Day. You certainly don't want to overwhelm your kiddos, so pick a few famous figures to introduce - Maddie suggests two of the greats, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe like that the song verses Maddie features are set to the tune of a well-known children's song; this should make it a bit easier for your kiddos to learn and connect to it. If you're looking for \u003cem\u003emore\u003c\/em\u003e song songs to sing with your preschoolers, check out \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theholidayzone.com\/president\/songs.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTheHolidayZone.com\u003c\/a\u003e. There's also some great videos\/songs that will help your students learn who Washington and Lincoln were...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sDJB0QbT32A\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe President! (Children's Song About Washington and Lincoln)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=e2_mIqwZ0gM\u0026amp;\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHistory Videos for Kids: \"Getting to Know: George Washington\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oj6ipJ-ft4I\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHistory Videos for Kids: \"Getting to Know: Abraham Lincoln\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think the selection of literature that Maddie suggested is great, but in the event you want to broaden your scope, you might check out...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Teacher for President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Kay Winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresident's Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Anne Rockwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrating President's Day: What is a President?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Kimberly Jordano and Trisha Callella-Jones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf I Were President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Catherine Stier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't miss out on the great President's Day songs and literature over at Squish Preschool Ideas, and be sure to check out the craft projects Maddie suggests as well!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734138495001,"sku":"A3885","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/51d8652mI-L._SL500_AA300.jpg?v=1522781897"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-color-by-sight-word-a3490","title":"President's Day Color By Sight Word","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1772\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/america-bear7.jpg\" alt=\"Patriotic President's Day Literacy Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your preschoolers review sight words and color words with this adorable patriotic themed worksheet created by Kathleen of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/presidents-day.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e. With its cutesy clip art and promise of coloring fun, we think it would be just perfect for your President's Day literacy center!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the {FREE!} worksheet download, be sure to head over to Growing Kinders! And, while you're there, stick around and check out what else Kathleen and her kiddos are up to. We're always impressed by her creative lesson ideas and handouts - we know you'll be inspired too :)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734138691609,"sku":"A3490","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/america-bear7.jpg?v=1522781897"},{"product_id":"life-size-presidents-february-bulletin-board-a1282","title":"Life-Size Presidents - February Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3362\" title=\"Abraham-Lincoln\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Abraham-Lincoln.jpg\" alt=\"February President's Day Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKacey over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/abraham-lincoln.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDoodle Bugs Teaching\u003c\/a\u003e inspired this fun President's Day bulletin board idea with her life-size Abraham Lincoln cutout and her \"Are you taller than Abe?\" activity (pictured above). Wouldn't it be cool for your kiddos to \"stand among\" the presidents that have worked to make our country great? With this fun design, they can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLife-Size Presidents\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use red, white, and blue background paper to create an American flag; cover the entire bulletin board with white paper, cut seven identical strips of red background paper spacing them evenly on the board, and add a large royal blue rectangle in the top left corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Among the Greats!\", \"Our Country's Greats!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a red, white, and blue star 'garland' to place around the display or use a complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create life-sized presidents from white bulletin board paper. We thought the presidents depicted on Mount Rushmore would be a nice selection - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. [Gutzon Borglum, the famous sculptor, chose these four because, to him, the represented the first 150 years of American history... Washington symbolizes the BIRTH of our country, Jefferson the EXPANSION, Lincoln the PRESERVATION, and Roosevelt the DEVELOPMENT of our nation.] We suggest finding a photo or clip art image of each president that can be enlarged and traced onto the bulletin board paper using your classroom projector system. You could also freehand the figures if you're feeling particularly artsy! We love that Kacey's cutout is actually 6' 4\" - the height of President Lincoln - and would highly recommend finding the stats for each president and enlarging the images accordingly. With the figures drawn (improvising where need be) and recognizable details added where appropriate (i.e. Lincoln's top hat, Washington in a tricorn hat, etc.), use acrylic craft paints, crayons, or other graphic art tools to color the figures! Arrange the cutouts on\/off the bulletin board and for a fun learning accent, add speech bubbles like Kacey's, scripting important facts about each president onto them, and arranging the bubbles by the appropriate president.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e[NOTE: Once you create your president cutouts, be sure to laminate them so you can use them next year!]\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734138757145,"sku":"A1282","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Abraham-Lincoln.jpg?v=1522781898"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-cherry-tree-craft-a2428","title":"President's Day - Cherry Tree Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3638\" title=\"cherry-tree-craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/cherry-tree-craft.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Cherry Tree Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.allkidsnetwork.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext Monday is President's Day and if you're thinking about adding a few fun crafts into your lesson plans, we found several that looked like fun! The first project we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/presidents-day\/cherry-tree-craft.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e and would go perfect with a mini lesson on George Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1664-bright-white-sulphite-drawing-paper-12-x-18-50-lb.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDrawing paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4916-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBrown\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8255-crayola0174-washable-paint-16-oz-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egreen craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper towel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2250-bucket-o-beads-barrel-pony.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epony beads\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8252-crayola0174-washable-paint-16-oz-red.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8601-elmers0174-school-glue-8-oz.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite school glue\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou've surely heard the story about George Washington and the cherry tree. We think it's a great reminder to children that honesty is important. This fabulous craft is inspired by the famous story. We love the various elements - the finger painted tree trunk, the paper towel painted leaves, and the three-dimensional cherries! They create such a fun result and the craft offers a great story reminder for your students to take home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor suggestions and variations for this project, be sure to visit the full post over at All Kids Network!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-11870\/cherry-tree-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view the suggested products for this craft!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139314201,"sku":"A2428","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/cherry-tree-craft.jpg?v=1522781901"},{"product_id":"kid-coins-designing-new-coins-for-presidents-day-a3888","title":"Kid Coins - Designing New Coins for President's Day!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/kids-coins2.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Social Studies Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: alphamom.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were inspired by this fun activity from Ellen over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/alphamom.com\/family-fun\/holidays\/presidents-day-craft-kid-coins\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlphamom\u003c\/a\u003e and thought we'd pass it along for President's Day this coming Monday. Not only will your kiddos have a fun time taking a closer look at current U.S. coins, they're sure to have a blast designing a coin that features their own face!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExamining Current U.S. Coins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet out coin samples on trays in your science center and provide your preschoolers with magnifying glasses - inviting them to take a closer look at each coin. Discuss as a class the similarities and differences between each coins, considering everything from type of metal and slogan to the famous face featured and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/US-Mint-Kid-Coins-Collection.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Social Studies Preschool Printable and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: preschoolprintables.info\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKid Coins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter examining the current coins in circulation, invite your kiddos to make their own currency. Use the fun {FREE} worksheet provided by Preschool Printables to design a coin that features their own face. {Isn't the authentic U.S. Treasury seal fun?! We thought it was a cool twist to have your kiddos create coins for the new currency collection, the \"KIDS COIN$\" Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs they create, invite students to think about...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat metal\/color their coin would be\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow much their coin is worth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat size their coin would be\/how its size would compare to current currency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat symbols they would include on their coin and why\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e[\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3495\/presidents-day-designing-a-new-coin\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to get the worksheet!\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo see how Ellen and her kiddos completed this exercise and created actual coins from their designs, be sure to visit Alphamom - the three-dimensional coin is sure to be a great reminder and keepsake for your students!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139412505,"sku":"A3888","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/kids-coins2.jpg?v=1522781902"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-national-symbols-game-a3493","title":"President's Day - National Symbols Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1785\" title=\"National-Symbols-Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/National-Symbols-Game.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Social Studies Game Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: shallowfordfalls.typepad.com\/dgoodman\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Goodman, kindergarten teacher and face behind the classroom blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shallowfordfalls.typepad.com\/dgoodman\/2012\/02\/national-symbols-game.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Goodman's Frog Blog\u003c\/a\u003e, designed a fabulous game that would be perfect for the upcoming holiday. Full of national symbols - monuments, currency, presidents, and more - your preschoolers will get a great introductory social studies lesson about our nation and develop important social skills as they play this fun patriotic game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the game cards as designed - for a game of 'Go Fish' - or consider one of the following alternatives...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the cards face down on a flat surface and invite your kiddos to test their memory\/matching skills with a game of concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the game cards as flash cards - inviting students to test their memory and yell out the name of each item as you present it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd vocabulary extensions to the cards to create 3-part matching cards {see example below}. Students will not only practice identifying the various national symbols, but will be introduced to how the various words are spelled.\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1784\" title=\"3-Part-Card\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3-Part-Card.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Social Studies Game Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: shallowfordfalls.typepad.com\/dgoodman\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminate and bind the cards with a binder ring, creating a flash card flip book for your students to explore independently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are lots of great things you can do with these cards. Be sure to swing by Mrs. Goodman's Frog Blog to pick up your copy to use this Monday!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139478041,"sku":"A3493","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/National-Symbols-Game.jpg?v=1522781902"},{"product_id":"working-with-pennies-on-presidents-day-a3071","title":"Working with Pennies on President's Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1520\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4630355374_f0af133765_b.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Money Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ephoto © 2010 Marlon E, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with currency is a natural extension of President's Day {at least we think so!} so, to go along with this concept, we found some cute and simple math ideas for you to use this coming Monday! The ideas come from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlegiraffes.com\/presidents.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Giraffes\u003c\/a\u003e - former blog of kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Flanagan, and now a part of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.atozteacherstuff.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA to Z Teacher Stuff\u003c\/a\u003e family of sites!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenny Grid Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis game is great for strengthening early math skills! As they roll the game die, count the number of dots displayed, and mark off the same number of pennies on their worksheet, your students will build counting skills as well as reinforce the concept of 1:1 correspondence. Coloring is great, but for a more tactile experience (and a way to provide your kiddos with more fine motor practice), consider providing each player with a roll of pennies to use as markers on their game board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenny Probability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your kiddos to practice collecting and analyzing data with this fun penny probability exercise! To begin, demonstrate for your students how to properly toss a coin, read the results, and record the outcome on the worksheet. Then, armed with the proper equipment, invite them to toss the coins \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eX\u003c\/span\u003e number of times. When finished, have them count up the total of each outcome and write or dictate comparative sentences...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere were \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003emore\u003c\/span\u003e heads \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003ethan\u003c\/span\u003e tails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere were \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eless\u003c\/span\u003e heads \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003ethan\u003c\/span\u003e tails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere were \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eequal\u003c\/span\u003e heads and tails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e coin, of course, or perhaps a combination! Since you'll most likely discuss both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, consider using the quarter for one of the exercises and the penny for the other...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor these and other fabulous President's Day lesson\/activity ideas, be sure to visit Little Giraffes!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139510809,"sku":"A3071","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4630355374_f0af133765_b.jpg?v=1522781902"},{"product_id":"if-i-were-president-drawing-page-a3494","title":"If I Were President... 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If their first action would be to institute \"taco Tuesdays\" at the White House, so be it. Encourage them to have fun with it, but also invite them to consider their interests, dreams for the future, and ideas for what they want their world to be like. 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She has tons of great ideas and fabulously offers the printables she created to go along with them for *FREE*! You'll have to scoot on over to Shannon's blog for the full post, but here's a sneak peek at our favorite activity...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoney Worksheets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo provide your kinders with counting\/skip counting, simple addition, and money review, Shannon created a variety of money worksheets that would work great in a President's Day math center. 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Provide coin samples and magnifying glasses, inviting your students to take a closer look at each. Have them identify the various elements shared by each coin {dates, slogans, etc.}, as well as observe the differences {feature faces, size, metal, etc.}. After an exploration of the current U.S. coins, try this fun activity...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/em\u003e The United States Mint is looking to create a new collection of the coins - the \"KID COIN$\" Collection - and wants your students' submissions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Project:\u003c\/em\u003e On the provided worksheet\/submission form, invite your kiddos to design a new coin for the collection - featuring their face! Encourage them to think about the elements found our current coins, using the cutouts provided on the worksheet to add the same elements to \u003cem\u003etheir\u003c\/em\u003e design, as well as make decisions on what will make their coin unique. Obviously, the coin will feature their face - making it instantly unique - but have them decide what color it will be, how large it will be, what other symbols they will include and why, etc. To go along with their coin submission, have your kiddos write (or dictate) why they think they deserve to be featured on a coin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe're sure your kiddos will have a fabulous time with this exercise!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734139740185,"sku":"A3495","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/US-Mint-Kid-Coins-Collection.jpg?v=1569291570"},{"product_id":"election-unit-fun-books-videos-a4001","title":"Election Unit - Fun Books \u0026 Videos!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Politics can be a touchy subject no matter where you go, but it's especially important to be careful what you say - and how you say it\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e! - in a school setting. 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Picture books do a great job of taking tricky subjects - like our election process - and breaking them down into information chucks that are easy for young children to understand and internalize. If you need a few recommendations to jump-start your election reading list, here are a few great resources you ought to check out...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePopular Children's Picture Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllison over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2012\/09\/picture-books-about-presidents-and-elections.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e recently compiled a list of 9 books about presidents and elections {as well as her thoughts about each!} including several of our favorites - \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrace for President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Kelly DiPucchio and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuck for President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Doreen Cronin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVote for Me!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Ben Clanton. In this comical tale, both the donkey and the elephant want your vote and will do anything to get it, including brag, flatter, make silly promises and fling mud, but they are both in for a surprise when the votes are counted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf I Ran For President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Catherine Stier. From campaigning and primaries to debates and election day, six characters explain what it takes to run for president!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Teacher for President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Kay Winters. Highlighting the qualities that make a good president {and, as it turns out, a teacher too!}, young Oliver is convinced that his teacher would make a great candidate!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToday On Election Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Catherine Stier. Entertaining and educational, readers are reminded that voting is an important responsibility!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with books, you might also check out these informative videos about elections and the US!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=77XzULmdPIo\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSchoolhouse Rock: Presidential Minute\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=htIfnDiZa80\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSchoolhouse Rock: Rock the Vote!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EL22gSx5zAk\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e44 Presidents Rap\u003c\/a\u003e {It goes a bit fast, but it's fun!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oc3xTj3g9QQ\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAnimaniacs: The Presidents Song\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Dh6-3IehOZ4\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNickelodeon President Song\u003c\/a\u003e {The Animaniacs song only goes to Clinton and the Nickelodeon tune only goes to George W. Bush, but they're fun and we included them just in case!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope you have fun using these resources to teach your kiddos about the election process!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163595289,"sku":"A4001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/books-about-presidents-and-elections-for-kids.jpg?v=1522782049"},{"product_id":"celebrate-our-presidents-presidents-day-bulletin-board-a1619","title":"Celebrate Our Presidents! - President's Day Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-6445\" alt=\"President's Day Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PresDayBB01.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: ewehooo.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelanie Crownover, talented parent volunteer at Blankner K-8 in Orlando and blogger at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ewehooo.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/school-bulletin-board-update-presidents.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eewe hooo!\u003c\/a\u003e, created this stunning display for President's Day using enlarged black and white images of Mt. Rushmore, the Jefferson, Washington, and Lincoln Memorials, and pictures of both John F. Kennedy and President Obama. We love the contrasting colors as well as the attention to detail and think that, not only is this bulletin board informative, it's sure to catch your kiddos attention and help them learn about important historical figures\/places!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCelebrate Our Presidents\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Celebrate Our Presidents!\" -  We love how Melanie attached the bulletin board letters to a strip of white bulletin board paper - cut to look like a banner - and created a three-dimensional effect; adding an airplane cutout and some strings to one side and making it look like the banner is waving\/flapping in the wind!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. However, a solid black wavy trimmer - or another complimentary color - could be used if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Presidential Accents. Find black and white images of important historical figures and symbols - Mount Rushmore, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Memorial, etc. To make the images bulletin board ready, you could: Use a poster maker to enlarge and print, take the images to your local office supply store and have them create posters, or {if you're brave!} use  your classroom projector system to enlarge and trace the images onto white bulletin board paper - going over the drawn lines with a black permanent marker. Arrange the enlarged images around the bulletin board, creating a speech bubble or caption strip from white bulletin board paper for each image, and writing a fact in each. [NOTE: You could also use legal sized printer paper and a comic book font - like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dafont.com\/comic-book.font\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDaFont.com\u003c\/a\u003e - to create captions\/bubbles similar to the original board.] 2) The Airplane. To create the airplane {that's part of the title}, we suggest checking out one of the these 3D paper airplane templates from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.paper-model-airplane.com\/collection\/p-51-mustang\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaper Model Airplane\u003c\/a\u003e. Print the black and white version so you can color the design as desired, then assemble. Since you need a flat side to attach to the bulletin board, you'll only need to color\/assemble the wing, tail stabilizer, and wheel for one side. Once added to the board, cut two pieces of yarn or string to connect the title banner to the airplane!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734175817753,"sku":"A1619","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/PresDayBB01.jpg?v=1522782124"},{"product_id":"youre-cent-sational-star-necklace-craft-a2624","title":"\"You're Cent-sational!\" Star Necklace Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-4988 \" alt=\"Patriotic Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/You_re_Cent_sati_4f407dc368af2_400x400.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teachwithme.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for President's Day or another patriotic holiday, this star necklace craft from Diane over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachwithme.com\/fall?page=shop.product_details\u0026amp;flypage=flypage.tpl\u0026amp;category_id=28\u0026amp;product_id=835\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachWithMe.com\u003c\/a\u003e is sure to be a hit with your kiddos! Not only will they enjoy sporting an actual penny, they'll love the \u003cem\u003e'cent'iment\u003c\/em\u003e and be proud to receive such praise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eCraft variations...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eInstead of a necklace, glue a brooch pin to the back of the heart so students can wear them on their clothing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffix a magnet to the back of the heart so they can be displayed on the refrigerator once taken home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, you can use these crafts to create an ordering activity. Create stars with pennies from consecutive years - i.e. 2000, 2001...2012. Have students place the penny stars in order, clipping them to a clothesline with mini clothespins, placing them in a pocket chart, or attaching them to a poster board activity board using Velcro dots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhether you decide to use these fun crafts for wearing or learning {or both!}, be sure to visit TeachWithMe.com for the full tutorial!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734175883289,"sku":"A2624","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/You_re_Cent_sati_4f407dc368af2_400x400_c627e89a-8771-487b-8707-19db613f4f21.jpg?v=1522782124"},{"product_id":"if-i-were-president-presidents-day-bulletin-board-a1620","title":"If I Were President... - President's Day Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-6455 \" alt=\"President's Day and Election Day Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/If-I-Were-President-Classroom-Display.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rachelle Davis\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for President's Day or perhaps an election year, this display created by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/238198267761223565\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRachelle Davis\u003c\/a\u003e not only provides a festive holiday decoration for your classroom or hallway, but doubles as a fun writing activity for your students! We love the contrast of the student silhouettes on the colored construction paper and the writing paper, with the Presidential Seal, offers a fun and authentic element to your kiddos' prompts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePresidential Silhouettes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two ways {that we know of} to create silhouettes...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Old School Way}\u003c\/em\u003e. Use a projector, casting each student's shadow on the wall, tracing the silhouette onto a piece of black paper with a white colored pencil, and cutting it out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e{More Technologically Advanced Way}\u003c\/em\u003e. We found this tutorial, created by Julia of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.everydaymomideas.com\/2011\/01\/simple-4-step-photo-editing-silhouette.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEveryday Mom Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e, that shows how to use a free photo editing software to create silhouettes in 4 easy steps. If you're tech-savvy and don't have time to do more than take your students pictures during class time, you might want to check it out!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIf I Were President...\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"If I Were President...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patriotic trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once you've created a silhouette for each of your students, glue them to pieces of colored construction paper - red, white, or blue. As they dry, mount each student's writing prompt\/paper to a piece of black construction paper and attach the pages to the bottom of the appropriate silhouette. Arrange the finished prompts on the bulletin board in the color pattern - red, white, blue, red, white, etc. [NOTE: Once they've penned their final draft onto the provided prompt paper, students can assemble the silhouette craftivity so all you'll have to do is arrange them onto the bulletin board!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734175916057,"sku":"A1620","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/If-I-Were-President-Classroom-Display.jpg?v=1522782125"},{"product_id":"tricorn-stovepipe-hats-for-presidents-day-a2625","title":"Tricorn \u0026 Stovepipe Hats for President's Day!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-4996 \" alt=\"President's Day Hat Crafts for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Hat-Craft-for-Kids.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teachwithme.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your little learners get excited about history and discovering more about the men who have led our country with these fabulous hat crafts from Diane over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachwithme.com\/fall?page=shop.product_details\u0026amp;flypage=flypage.tpl\u0026amp;category_id=28\u0026amp;product_id=833\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachWithMe.com\u003c\/a\u003e! Whether you're learning about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, etc. we know your kiddos will have fun getting into character...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in the post are directions for making a tricorn hat - often associated with our first president, George Washinton - as well as a stovepipe hat {or top hat!} which is almost as famous as the beard of our sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln. Chances are you'll be including these two famous men in your President's Day activities, so the crafts will go perfectly with your lesson plans and will offer a fun way to help your kiddos connect with history!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor a pdf of the craft tutorials, be sure to visit TeachWithMe.com!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734175948825,"sku":"A2625","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Presidents-Day-Hat-Craft-for-Kids.jpg?v=1522782125"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-abc-order-printable-a3638","title":"President's Day ABC Order Printable","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2947\" alt=\"Patriotic President's Day Alphabet Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Alphabet-Preschool-Printable.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: stepintosecondgrade.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/stepintosecondgrade.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/presidents-day-and-question-for-you.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStep into 2nd Grade with Mrs. Lemons\u003c\/a\u003e created this great FREE unit for President's Day and we think that, along with the fun craft templates, this ABC order printable will be a hit with your preschoolers! Great for practicing letter recognition, ordering, and writing skills - added to your writing center with some colorful gel pens or pencils with festive toppers {like these flag toppers from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lettersfromtheloft.com\/10517\/4th-of-july-craft-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLetters from the Loft\u003c\/a\u003e}, this adorable activity would make a great addition to your President's Day lesson plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the worksheet download, be sure to visit Step into 2nd Grade with Mrs. Lemons!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734175981593,"sku":"A3638","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Presidents-Day-Alphabet-Preschool-Printable.jpg?v=1522782125"},{"product_id":"what-presidents-are-made-of-a4039","title":"What President's Are Made Of!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePresident's Day is coming up and here are a few lesson ideas just in case you need a bit of inspiration {amidst all the Valentine's Day and Black History Month planning!}...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2799   \" alt=\"President's Day Graphic Organizer and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Circle-Map-for-Presidents-Day.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Presidents Are Made Of\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresident's Day offers a great opportunity to study the men who have led and helped shape our country. And the children's book \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Presidents Are Made Of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Hanock Piven is a wonderful way to bring these figures to life! Using everything from jelly beans to blue jeans, Piven \"builds\" the portrait of each president, portraying their character and personality along the way. This is a memorable way to learn about each man as well as what it takes to be the leader of a country!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen finished, create a circle map of what you've learned about presidents - what they do, their character traits, etc. - like the one we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/abraham-lincoln.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e {pictured above}!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176014361,"sku":"A4039","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Presidents-Circle-Map-for-Presidents-Day.jpg?v=1522782125"},{"product_id":"presidential-character-a-lesson-for-presidents-day-a3224","title":"Presidential Character - A Lesson for President's Day","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2687\" alt=\"President's Day Books for Kids and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidential-Character-Lesson-for-Presidents-Day.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eOriginally celebrated on George Washington's birthday to honor our first president, the national holiday was later expanded to honor, not one man in particular, but all of our presidents and the office of the presidency - becoming known to most as President's Day. Having the school year coincide with a presidential election year, your kiddos are likely to have more experience with and knowledge about the role of Commander in Chief. However, President's Day is a great opportunity to discuss why we should honor our president, both past and present, and what it takes to lead a country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePresidential Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found several books that provide a great introduction to the holiday and the many men who have shaped our country...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresident's Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Anne \u0026amp; Lizzy Rockwell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrating President's Day: What Is a President?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Kimberly Jordano and Trisha Callella-Jones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Presidents Are Made Of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Hanoch Piven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the first two books are informative, Piven's book truly does offer a unique way to learn about our presidents. \"Building\" a portrait of each influential man, Piven portrayed each president's character and personality through the objects he used to create their pictures. A memorable way to learn about history, we know your kiddos will enjoy the colorful book and really get into figuring out what each object might mean!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reading these selections, you might consider completing one of the following activities...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReview what you've learned\u003c\/em\u003e. To go along with Piven's book, Mary over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pitnerm.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/what-presidents-are-made-of-freebie.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePitner's Potpourri\u003c\/a\u003e put together a fun FREE matching game to play as a class. The game includes both president cards and fact cards, and will help your kiddos review and remember fun facts about our presidents!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePresidential character chart\u003c\/em\u003e. Invite your kiddos to think about what they've learned about the presidents of the United States, compiling a list of character traits needed to be a leader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePresidential circle map or tree chart\u003c\/em\u003e. Help your kiddos compile a map of all their learning - i.e. what a president does, why we should honor our presidents, presidential character traits, etc. - using a circle map or can\/do\/are tree map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHope these ideas and activities help with planning! Happy learning!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176047129,"sku":"A3224","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Presidential-Character-Lesson-for-Presidents-Day.jpg?v=1522782125"},{"product_id":"presidential-printing-practice-a3639","title":"Presidential Printing Practice","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"President's Day Handwriting Practice Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/President-Handwriting.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: reallyroper.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/reallyroper.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/presidents-day-handwriting.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eReally Roper\u003c\/a\u003e created this handwriting sheet that would be perfect for your President's Day writing center! Featuring themed vocabulary words and corresponding pictures, there are lots of things you can do with this printable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrace the Rainbow!\u003c\/em\u003e Follow the worksheet directions, inviting students to first trace the words with pencil then \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2973\/literacy-center-activities-rainbow-sight-words\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e'rainbow write'\u003c\/a\u003e them!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePresidential Writing Strips.\u003c\/em\u003e Cut the words apart, laminating the resulting vocabulary tracing strips, and clip them together with a binder ring. Set out in your writing center with fine dry erase markers. Students can practice writing each word {as many times as they want!}, flipping from page to page, then wipe the activity clean for the next student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePresidential Printing and Ordering\u003c\/em\u003e. Cut the words apart, creating tracing strips. Invite your students to trace the new vocabulary words then put the strips in alphabetical order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHowever you decide to use this awesome printable, be sure to visit Really Roper to get your FREE copy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176178201,"sku":"A3639","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/President-Handwriting.jpg?v=1522782126"},{"product_id":"4-fun-american-flag-crafts-for-kids-a2626","title":"4 Fun American Flag Crafts for Kids!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWondering what crafts to incorporate into your President's Day lesson plans? As you learn about the men who have led and shaped our country, you can't go wrong with one of these vibrant and patriotic American flag projects!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-5000  \" alt=\"American Flag Kids Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/American-Flag-Craft-for-Kids-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: gingersnapcrafts.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor younger kiddos who like to paint and glue, check out this craft stick flag craft from Ginger over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gingersnapcrafts.com\/2012\/06\/blast-from-past-popsicle-stick-flags.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGinger Snap Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-5001  \" alt=\"Patriotic American Flag Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/American-Flag-Craft-for-Kids-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littlefamilyfun.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDevelop your little crafters' fine motor skills with this unique and fun rolled paper flag from Linda over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlefamilyfun.com\/2012\/06\/paper-roll-american-flag-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Family Fun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5002\" alt=\"Patriotic Crafts for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/American-Flag-Craft-for-Kids-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: freekidscrafts.com | sunshinecrafts.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMore advanced crafters will enjoy these beaded flags that we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freekidscrafts.com\/beaded_usa_flag-e613.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree Kids Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sunshinecrafts.com\/body_project_usa_beaded_flag_pins.php\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe best part is that many of these crafts have other uses - as classroom decorations, key chains, and patriotic pins! Be sure to visit each of these great sites for the full craft tutorial!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176210969,"sku":"A2626","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/American-Flag-Craft-for-Kids-1.jpg?v=1522782127"},{"product_id":"free-presidential-patterning-worksheets-presidents-day-puzzle-a3640","title":"FREE Presidential Patterning Worksheets + President's Day Puzzle!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2963\" alt=\"President's Day Puzzle Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Puzzle.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Emiko Eda\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we originally stumbled across this link on a teacher friend's Pinterest page, we thought it was simply a patriotic 9-piece puzzle that might make a nice addition to your President's Day lessons. Turns out, we were wrong and were thrilled to find out that Emiko Eda's FREE printable pack {on her \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Free-Presidents-Day-Fun-Packet-18-slides\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTeachers Pay Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e site} also offers sight word exercises, patterning activities, fine motor building, and more! Our favorite activities are the puzzle {it is, afterall, what drew our attention in the \u003cem\u003efirst\u003c\/em\u003e place!} and the patterning exercise. Emiko provides patriotic stars and hearts, as well as red, white, and blue circle counters that can be used to create simple and\/or complex patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince our preschoolers do better with patterning mats, we created several patriotic activity mats to go along with Emiko's red, white, and blue counters. Scroll down to add the patterning mats to your cart and download them for FREE! [NOTE: To accommodate the size of the counters, these activity mats need to be printed on legal sized paper.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Patriotic Patterning Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Patriotic-Patterning-AB.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eAB Patterning Mat\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Patriotic Patterning Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Patriotic-Patterning-ABB.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eABB Patterning Mat\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Patriotic Patterning Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Patriotic-Patterning-ABC.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eABC Patterning Mat\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Patriotic Patterning Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Patriotic-Patterning-AABB.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eAABB Patterning Mat\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo get your own copy of Emiko's President's Day kindergarten fun pack, be sure to visit her Teachers Pay Teachers site! And, of course, don't forget to download the supplemental patterning mats!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734176243737,"sku":"A3640","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Presidents-Day-Puzzle.jpg?v=1522782127"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-fun-with-washington-lincoln-a4040","title":"President's Day Fun with Washington \u0026 Lincoln!","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePresident’s Day is coming up and here are a few lesson ideas just in case you need a bit of inspiration {amidst all the Valentine’s Day and Black History Month planning!}…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2807\" alt=\"George Washington and Abraham Lincoln\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/George-Washington-and-Abraham-Lincoln.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour President's Day lessons wouldn't be complete without an exploration of two of our most influential presidents\/important historical figures - George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. From books and crafts to anchor charts and lapbooks, there are lots of fun ways in which you can incorporate some presidential learning into your lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStory Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith colorful pictures and concise prose, picture books offer a great way to introduce new topics - especially if you can find a series that your kiddos connect with. Because books of a series often present material in the same (or similar) way, students will become accustomed to the flow\/pattern of the text making it easier to pick up on new facts and, knowing what to expect, connect with the story. We found several book series that you might include in your lesson on Washington and Lincoln...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatricia A. Pingry's \"The Story of...\" Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Includes\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Story of George Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story of Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003ePatricia A. Pingry's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet George Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavid A. Adler's Picture Book Biography Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Includes \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Picture Book of George Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Who Was...\" Biography Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Includes \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Was George Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Roberta Edwards and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Was Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Janet Pascal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLesson Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you've introduced the topic and learned a little bit about our first and sixteenth presidents, you might work together with your kiddos to organize\/document your learning with a fun Venn Diagram, comparing and contrasting the two men,...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2803\" alt=\"President's Day Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Venn-Diagram-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample Venn Diagram with FREE printables via Mrs. Thiessen over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thefirstgradesweetlife.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/presidents-day-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe First Grade Sweet Life\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2804\" alt=\"President's Day Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Venn-Diagram.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample Venn Diagram via Mrs. Durning-Leander over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/msdurning.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/valentines100th-day-duo.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eK-2 is Splendid!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...or even a flip book\/lapbook {inspired by one of these fabulous activities} that they can keep in their social studies folders!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2806\" alt=\"President's Day Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Lapbook-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eFlip Book Inspiration via Melissa over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/first-grade-smiles.blogspot.com\/2013\/02\/prepping-for-presidents-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade Smiles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2805\" alt=\"President's Day Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Lapbook-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eLapbook Inspiration via Stephanie over at Sparkling in Third Grade\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGetting your kiddos excited about history is easy with these great projects! Be sure to visit each blog for the full lesson\/activity details!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176309273,"sku":"A4040","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/George-Washington-and-Abraham-Lincoln.jpg?v=1522782127"},{"product_id":"learning-about-george-washington-a3225","title":"Learning About George Washington","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2695\" alt=\"George Washington President's Day Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Learning-about-George-Washington-Collage.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eSince President's Day is a time to celebrate the men, past and present, who have led and shaped our country, what better figure is there to kick off your holiday lessons with than one of our Founding Fathers and America's \u003cem\u003efirst\u003c\/em\u003e president, George Washington! We've rounded up a few resources to help you and your kiddos explore this influential figure...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiterature\/Media Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're always a fan of introducing new topics through literature {or short videos!} and have found several great selections to help your students connect with history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story of George Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Patricia A. Pingry\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Picture Book of George Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by David A. Adler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Was George Washington?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Roberta Edwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=e2_mIqwZ0gM\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHistory Videos for Kids: \"Getting to Know George Washington\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last, of course, is a link to a short video about George Washington!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganized Learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnchor charts are another great way to review the life and accomplishments of our first president, as well as help your kiddos organize\/document their learning! Here are some great examples of how to incorporate an anchor chart into your lesson plans...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2693\" alt=\"George Washington President's Day Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/George-Washington-KWl-for-Presidents-Day.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eKWL Chart via Mrs. Thiessen at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thefirstgradesweetlife.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/presidents-day-activities-two.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe First Grade Sweet Life\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2691\" alt=\"George Washington President's Day Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/George-Washington-Anchor-Chart-for-Presidents-Day.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\"Our Learning\" Anchor Chart via Jodi at Fun in First {\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.classroomfreebies.com\/2012\/02\/presidents-day-activies.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClassroom Freebies\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2694\" alt=\"George Washington President's Day Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/George-Washington-Was-Had-Wanted-Chart-for-Presidents-Day.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eWas\/Had\/Wanted Chart via Erin at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/eberhartsexplorers.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/presidents-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEberhart's Explorers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2692\" alt=\"George Washington President's Day Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/George-Washington-Chit-Chat-Message-for-Presidents-Day.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eChit-Chat Message Chart via Jessica at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrswilliamsonskinders.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/america.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWelcome to Room 36!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePresident's Day offers a great opportunity to get your kiddos excited about our country's history! Be sure to follow the links to check out these great resources!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176342041,"sku":"A3225","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Learning-about-George-Washington-Collage.jpg?v=1522782128"},{"product_id":"mount-rushmore-mask-craft-for-presidents-day-a2627","title":"Mount Rushmore Mask Craft for President's Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5008\" alt=\"President's Day Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mount-Rushmore-Preschool-Craft.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis festive craft comes from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/presidents-day-mt-rushmore-mask-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Crafts for Kids\u003c\/a\u003e! Super simple to assemble and fun to create, this project is a fabulous way to incorporate the theme \"\u003cem\u003ePast Greats, Future Greats!\u003c\/em\u003e\" into your lesson plans this President's Day! After all, nothing says 'success' or 'you are destined for great things' like a spot on Mount Rushmore next to several of the most important men who have shaped our country!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we stated before, the simplicity of the craft makes it a great choice for students of all ages, as well as a frugal choice for your pocket book. Created for items you can easily find in your craft closet or around the house - paper plates, white card stock, glue, and graphic art tools {crayons, colored pencils, or markers} - we think that the finished projects are super fun as masks, but would also look great as a classroom display! All you have to do is add a picture of each kiddo to the opening on the mask!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project details and printable instructions, be sure to visit Preschool Crafts for Kids!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176374809,"sku":"A2627","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Mount-Rushmore-Preschool-Craft.jpg?v=1522782128"},{"product_id":"past-greats-future-greats-presidents-day-bulletin-board-a1623","title":"Past Greats, Future Greats! - President's Day Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemember \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1092\/future-greats-presidents-day-bulletin-board\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethis post\u003c\/a\u003e from last year?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6489\" alt=\"President's Day Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Bulletin-Board-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've found several great posts since then, offering alternate designs, and figured we'd pass them along in the event you want to update one of your bulletin boards for President's Day! In no particular order, here's an adorable door display created by Ms. Simoneaux of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgradefresh.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/v-day-surprise-and-fat-tuesday-sale.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade Fresh\u003c\/a\u003e and a fabulous bulletin board put together by Erin of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/eberhartsexplorers.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/presidents-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEberhart's Explorers\u003c\/a\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-6483\" alt=\"President's Day Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Bulletin-Board-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: firstgradefresh.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-6484\" alt=\"President's Day Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Bulletin-Board-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: eberhartsexplorers.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAren't they cute?! We're loving the vibrant color combos!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the same vein as these lovely designs, we ran across a fun President's Day craft yesterday that got us thinking. If you wanted to keep the \"\u003cem\u003ePast Greats, Future Greats\u003c\/em\u003e\" theme, but wish to retire the silhouettes, you might consider this Mount Rushmore idea...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6485\" alt=\"President's Day Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Past-Greats-Future-Greats.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eAs this craft from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/presidents-day-mt-rushmore-mask-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Crafts for Kids\u003c\/a\u003e shows {picture below} - with a simple paper plate, photograph of themselves, and a coloring page of Mount Rushmore - students can create a fun craft + bulletin board accent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-6486\" alt=\"President's Day Craft for Kids and Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mount-Rushmore-Preschool-Craft.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover your bulletin board with blue background paper, include the title and a patriotic trimmer, then all you have to do is add your kiddos crafts to the free space. Instant festive bulletin board, with a positive message for your kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176407577,"sku":"A1623","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Presidents-Day-Bulletin-Board-3.jpg?v=1522782128"},{"product_id":"show-me-the-money-a4041","title":"Show Me The Money!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fact that United States monies, both bills and coins, are adorned with the faces of the most influential presidents of our country's history, makes money a natural addition to your President's Day lessons! We've been scouring the blogsphere and found some fun activities you might try with your kiddos...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2812\" alt=\"President's Day and Money Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Coin-Sort.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: crisscrossapplesaucelearning.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWashington and Lincoln Coin Sort from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crisscrossapplesaucelearning.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/happy-presidents-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCriss-Cross Applesauce\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2813\" alt=\"President's Day Money Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Money-Chart.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: sharingkindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePenny and Nickel Compare\/Contrast {with FREE printables!} from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sharingkindergarten.com\/2012\/12\/money-money-money-freebie.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSharing Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2814\" alt=\"President's Day Money and Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Penny-Measuring.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMeasuring Lincoln's Top Hat {with Pennies!} from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/god-bless-america.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2815\" alt=\"President's Day Money and Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Coin-Tally.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: makinglearningfun.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHeads or Tails Math Activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/makinglearningfun.com\/themepages\/PresidentsDay.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMaking Learning Fun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2816\" alt=\"President's Day Money Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Coin-Hunt.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teachmama.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCoin Polishing and Penny Hunt from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachmama.com\/2010\/02\/presidents-day-coin-polishing.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Mama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2817\" alt=\"President's Day Science and Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Coin-Science-Center.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: hummingbirded.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMoney Observation Station from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hummingbirded.com\/presidents.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Drake's Room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2818\" alt=\"President's Day Craft for Kids and Money Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Mount-Rushmore-Craft-for-Kids.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thecraftyclassroom.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMount Rushmore Coin Craftivity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thecraftyclassroom.com\/ThemePatrioticCrafts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Crafty Classroom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2819\" alt=\"President's Day Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Penny-Experiment.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePenny Experiment from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/america-part-2-and-spelling-chunks.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Jump's Class\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to follow the links to these great activity posts!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176473113,"sku":"A4041","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Presidents-Day-Coin-Sort.jpg?v=1522782128"},{"product_id":"learning-about-abraham-lincoln-a3226","title":"Learning About Abraham Lincoln","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning to include a discovery of Abraham Lincoln in your President's Day lesson plans, check out these great resources that we found at our favorite blog haunts...\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2701\" alt=\"Children's Books About Abraham Lincoln and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Childrens-Books-About-Abraham-Lincoln.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eStory Time\u003c\/em\u003e. Children's books, both fictional and biographical, offer a great way to introduce our sixteenth president to your kinders! Check your local\/school library for one {or more!} of these great titles to explore during story time;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story of Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Patricia A. Pingry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by David A. Adler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Was Abraham Lincoln?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Janet Pasca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Kay Winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMr. Lincoln's Whiskers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Karen B. Winnick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking at Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eby Maira Kalman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Barbara Cary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2700\" alt=\"Abraham Lincoln Social Studies Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Abraham-Lincoln-Timeline-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littlewondersdays.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTimeline Activities\u003c\/em\u003e. Once your kinders have been introduced to this important historical figure, creating a timeline of Lincoln's life offers a great way to organize and document your student's learning. Kelly over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littlewondersdays.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/timeline-of-abraham-lincolns-life.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Wonder's Days\u003c\/a\u003e and Jamie of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theunlikelyhomeschool.com\/2012\/02\/presidents-day-2012.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Unlikely Homeschool\u003c\/a\u003e share how they tackled this important project. Whether you do this as a class, in small groups, or as individuals - this activity is phenomenal for reviewing what's been presented\/learned!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2702\" alt=\"Abraham Lincoln Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Abraham-Lincoln-Writing-Craftivity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: daniellesplace.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWriting Craftivities\u003c\/em\u003e. Lincoln was an impressive man, both in stature and character. A model of honesty, hard work, and compassion, he is a man to be admired. We love these writing craftivities that we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.daniellesplace.com\/html\/AbrahamLincoln.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDanielle's Place\u003c\/a\u003e; \"Following in Abraham Lincoln's Footsteps\" and \"Hats Off To Abraham Lincoln\"! They offer a great way to wrap-up the lesson as, in order to write\/dictate why they admire Abe or how they'd like to be like him, your students will have to remember what they've learned about Lincoln and make character connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope you have fun learning about Abraham Lincoln! For all of these great President's Day resources, be sure to follow the links to the full lesson posts!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176505881,"sku":"A3226","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Childrens-Books-About-Abraham-Lincoln.jpg?v=1522782128"},{"product_id":"american-flag-coloring-page-w-free-extension-activities-a3641","title":"American Flag Coloring Page - w\/ FREE Extension Activities!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2974  \" alt=\"Patriotic President's Day American Flag Coloring Page for Kids and Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/American-Flag-Coloring-Page-Crayola.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: crayola.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this cute flag coloring page over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.crayola.com\/free-coloring-pages\/print\/united-states-flag-coloring-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it offered some great opportunities for learning this President's Day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Patriotic Color by Sight Word\" alt=\"Patriotic President's Day Sight Word Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Patriotic-Color-By-Sight-Word.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePatriotic Color by Sight Word\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Sight Word Coloring}\u003c\/em\u003e. Select three focus sight words, inviting your students to follow the key and 'color by sight word'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Patriotic President's Day Letter Recognition Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Patriotic-Letter-Find.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePatriotic Letter Find\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Letter Find}.\u003c\/em\u003e Use the flag as a cute backdrop for a letter find. Print upper and lower case letters all around the drawing, inviting students to find a particular letter {P for President's Day or F for Flag, perhaps} and circle or highlight it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Patriotic President's Day Puzzle and Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Patriotic-Puzzle.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePatriotic Puzzle\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Picture Puzzle}.\u003c\/em\u003e Use the coloring page to create a puzzle! Super simple to do, divide the picture into strips and add a number to the bottom of each – 1 through 10, 10 through 20, or whatever intervals you're working on. {You could even practice skip counting!} Placing the strips in an envelope, invite students to dump them out and place the pieces in order – revealing the picture!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, you can always have them simply use it as a coloring page – providing them with an example and gauging how well they can follow directions. Color placement\/order of stripes is key, after all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this versatile printable, be sure to visit Crayola! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734176538649,"sku":"A3641","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/American-Flag-Coloring-Page-Crayola.jpg?v=1522782128"},{"product_id":"hats-off-to-our-presidents-presidents-day-door-display-a1624","title":"Hats Off To Our Presidents! - President's Day Door Display","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-6505\" alt=\"Patriotic President's Day Door Display and Bulletin Board idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hats-Off-To-Our-Presidents.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lifeinfirstgrade1.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHappy President's Day!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're still focusing on presidents this week, we found this adorable door display that Leslie Ann over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lifeinfirstgrade1.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/last-week-in-pictures-plus-pirate-ar.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLife in First Grade\u003c\/a\u003e created with her students last year and thought it would make a nice addition to your holiday decor! It's super festive and we think your kiddos will really get into creating their own \"Uncle Sam\" hat for the display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUncle Sam Hat Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-6504\" alt=\"President's Day Craft for Kids and Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/uncle-sam-hat-craft.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: crafts.kaboose.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile your kiddos can certainly copy an example craft, we suggest providing your kiddos with a hat template. Amanda over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/paper-plate-uncle-sam.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e provides a fabulous Uncle Sam hat template {pictured above} for FREE that should work perfectly! Simply, have your students trace, cut, and assemble - then arrange the crafts on the display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHats Off To Our Presidents!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Hats Off To Our Presidents!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use themed and\/or colorful patterned trimmers to create a layered look!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrange your students' Uncle Sam hat crafts around the display!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176636953,"sku":"A1624","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Hats-Off-To-Our-Presidents.jpg?v=1522782129"},{"product_id":"memorial-day-flag-roll-cover-game-a4076","title":"Memorial Day Flag Roll \u0026 Cover Game","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHave you started to think about your Memorial Day plans yet? If you need a few quick activities and\/or craft ideas to incorporate into your lesson plans, we've been on the lookout and are excited to share a few with you!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3115\" alt=\"Patriotic Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Memorial-Day-Roll-and-Cover-001.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thepreschooltoolboxblog.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first activity is a cute roll, count, and cover math game that we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thepreschooltoolboxblog.com\/?p=3241\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Preschool Tool Box\u003c\/a\u003e. Memorial Day is a day that we get together with family and friends to remember the many men and women who have fought and died to protect our liberties - and, because the American flag is one of the important symbols of that freedom, Darla and Tracy tied this activity together with a flag theme. Provided with red and blue flag cutouts, each with a numeral printed on it, students are invited to roll two game dice, count the number of dots displayed, then find and cover the matching flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe best part about this activity is that Darla and Tracy provide the flag printables for FREE over at their blog, so be sure to visit The Preschool Tool Box and snag a copy for your math center!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734185779225,"sku":"A4076","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Memorial-Day-Roll-and-Cover-001.jpg?v=1522782182"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-coin-sort-graph-activity-a4454","title":"Presidents' Day Coin Sort \u0026 Graph Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Presidents' Day Coin Sort and Graph Math Activity\" class=\"printable\" alt=\"Presidents' Day Coin Sort and Graph Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Coin-Sort-and-Graph-Activity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext Monday is President's Day - a day set aside to recognize and celebrate the leaders of our country, past and present! Since coins offer a great opportunity to introduce several of our most influential leaders - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt - we thought this coin sort and graph math activity would make a great addition to your holiday lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity is as simple as it sounds. Provided with coin maniulatives - paper, plastic, or otherwise - invite students to sort the coins by type\/value on the sorting mat, then count and record the number of each on their graphing worksheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can download the free activity sheets (found above or below) so all you'll need to do is round up some coin manipulatives!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734197313561,"sku":"A4454","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Presidents-Day-Coin-Sort-and-Graph-Activity.jpg?v=1522782253"},{"product_id":"all-about-coins-presidents-day-printables-a4476","title":"All About Coins - Presidents' Day Printables","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Money Printables for Presidents' Day\" alt=\"Money Printables for Presidents' Day\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/All-About-Coins-Printable-Activity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another set of fun coin themed worksheets that would make an excellent addition to your Presidents' Day math center plans! You might consider using it in conjunction with the 'Coin Sort \u0026amp; Graph' activity or, perhaps, use it as part of your introduction to money \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e tackling the graphing exercise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a printable for each coin, each worksheet invites students to;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace facts about the coin - e.g. how much the coin is worth and whose face is on the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut out pictures of the front and back of the coin and paste them in the proper place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake up the value of the coin by using other, smaller coin units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734197346329,"sku":"A4476","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/All-About-Coins-Printable-Activity.jpg?v=1522782253"},{"product_id":"3-simple-tracing-worksheets-for-presidents-day-a4472","title":"3 Simple Tracing Worksheets for Presidents' Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eProvide your kiddos with some tracing\/handwriting practice with these fun Presidents' Day themed tracers! Simple, yet relevant, these would work great as part of your morning work, writing center plans, or as an exercise for your early finishers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"The Pledge of Allegiance Tracing Worksheet\" alt=\"The Pledge of Allegiance Tracing Worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pledge-of-Allegiance-Tracing-Worksheet.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"W is for Washington Presidents' Day Tracing Worksheet\" alt=\"W is for Washington Presidents' Day Tracing Worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Tracing-Worksheet-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"L is for Lincoln Presidents' Day Tracing Worksheet\" alt=\"L is for Lincoln Presidents' Day Tracing Worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Tracing-Worksheet-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734197379097,"sku":"A4472","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pledge-of-Allegiance-Tracing-Worksheet.jpg?v=1522782253"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-what-comes-next-printable-activity-a4473","title":"Presidents' Day “What Comes Next?” Printable Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Patriotic Patterning Printable\" alt=\"Patriotic Patterning Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Picture-Pattern-Worksheets.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother great activity to include in your Presidents' Day lessons, students are invited to use their critical thinking and patterning skills to determine which image comes next in the picture pattern sequence. Filled with cute and colorful patriotic images, these worksheets - three in all with nine total patterns\/sequences - were originally designed for Presidents' Day, but are perfect for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e patriotic holiday!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734197477401,"sku":"A4473","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Presidents-Day-Picture-Pattern-Worksheets.jpg?v=1522782253"},{"product_id":"if-i-were-president-free-presidents-day-worksheet-a6951","title":"\"If I Were President...\" FREE President's Day Worksheet","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/presidents-day-writing-sheet.jpg\" alt=\"Writing Activity for President's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Growing Kinders\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a simple way to incorporate President's Day into your lessons? Kathleen over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/presidents-day.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"blank\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e featured an \"If I Were President...\" writing activity that would be perfect!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable worksheet is provided for FREE, so be sure to stop by Kathleen's site to get your copy. The worksheet will give your kiddos a chance to write about something they would like to accomplish if they were president. It also includes a small space for a cute drawing to accompany their idea\/goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor older students, you could have them expand on the idea by creating additional writing space on the back (a piece of notebook paper would do the trick). Have them dig deep to explore ways they believe their idea could really make a difference!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734205538329,"sku":"A6951","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/presidents-day-writing-sheet.jpg?v=1522782301"},{"product_id":"george-washington-themed-activities-for-presidents-day-a6952","title":"George Washington-Themed Activities for President's Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"George Washington Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/george-washington-craft.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Eberhart's Explorers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith President's Day drawing near, we've been looking for simple ways for our readers to incorporate the holiday into their lessons. Erin over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eberhartsexplorers.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/presidents-day.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEberhart's Explorers\u003c\/a\u003e featured a few ideas that are sure to get your kiddos excited! And even better, her ideas are focused on George Washington, one of our most influential presidents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGeorge Washington Craft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eMaterials you will need to get started:\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eRed, Blue, Yellow and Tan construction paper\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eCotton balls\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003ePaper doilies\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eWiggle eyes\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eRed and orange crayons\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eScissors\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eGlue\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep 1:\u003c\/b\u003e  You will need to trace the hat and body onto blue construction paper and the hat band and star onto yellow color construction paper for each student (you will also need a circle traced onto tan construction paper). You should be able to easily find a clip art image online to trace the hat (and if your drawing skills are anything like mine, the star too :) ).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure each child has one of each piece, along with a paper doily that has been precut into a triangle, several cotton balls and a set of wiggle eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep 2:\u003c\/b\u003e  Walk your kiddos through completing their portrait. Have them start by cutting out all of their pieces. Then, glue on the body, head and blue hat piece, followed by the yellow hat 'accessories.' Next, have students glue on their wiggle eyes and cotton balls to look like hair. And finally, complete the portrait by drawing in the mouth and nose and gluing on the doily!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep 3:\u003c\/b\u003e  Hang the completed works of art around your class for a super cute President's Day display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Completed George Washington Portraits Display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/presidents-day-art.jpg\" alt=\"Classroom Display of George Washington Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Eberhart's Explorers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAll About George Washington Activity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your students help you in completing a \"Was\/Had\/Wanted\" chart about our first president. Before you begin to brain-storm, read a book to your kiddos about George Washington and\/or show a short video. Erin recommended showing a \"Brain Pop\" on George Washington. Also take a minute to talk about what it means to be a president!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"George Washington Was\/Had\/Wanted Chart\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/presidents-day-chart.jpg\" alt=\"Was\/Had\/Wanted Chart Featuring George Washington\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Eberhart's Explorers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith your class chart completed, have your students complete their own \"All About Mr. Washington\" sheet. Ask them to draw a picture of our first president and then write down three fun facts about his life \/ presidency from the list you generated as a class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"All About Mr. Washington worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/presidents-day-kids-chart.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Eberhart's Explorers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter you've finished your President's Day activities, be sure to spend some time browsing around Erin's \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eberhartsexplorers.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esite\u003c\/a\u003e. She has an impressive assortment of ideas waiting for you!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734205571097,"sku":"A6952","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/george-washington-craft.jpg?v=1522782301"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-research-projects-with-free-printables-a6954","title":"President's Day Research Projects with FREE Printables!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"President's Day Venn Diagram Worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/presidents-day-venn-diagram.jpg\" alt=\"Venn Diagram Worksheet for President's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Samuelson's Swamp Frogs\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresident's Day is fast-approaching... are you ready?? If you haven't thought quite that far ahead, don't worry! Heidi over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/swampfrogfirstgraders.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/presidents-day-research-projects.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Samuelson's Swamp Frogs\u003c\/a\u003e has put together a few wonderful research activities to get you through the holiday. And best part, she provides the worksheets you will need for FREE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePresident's Day Venn Diagram\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpend some time with your students in the week leading up to President's Day reading and learning about two of our most influential presidents: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. As you go, keep a web or chart of the information you gather about each man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you've compiled a list, have your students complete a Venn Diagram about the two men (as shown above). Heidi even provides cut-outs containing information on each president that your students could use to complete the diagram!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePresident Lincoln Was\/Had\/Wanted Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter your class has spent time researching our presidents and completing the venn diagram, have your students complete the provided \"Was\/Had\/Wanted\" \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/swampfrogfirstgraders.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/presidents-day-research-projects.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003echart\u003c\/a\u003e as a writing assignment and extension of what they have learned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeidi provides the starting and concluding sentences to get your kiddos started. They just need to fill in a few short sentences to complete the paragraph: one about who President Lincoln \"Was,\" another about what President Lincoln \"Had,\" and a final sentence about what President Lincoln \"Wanted.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"President Lincoln Was\/Had\/Wanted Chart\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/presidents-day-lincoln%20worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"Was\/Had\/Wanted Chart for President's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Samuelson's Swamp Frogs\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirected Drawing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete your President's Day research projects, finish up with a directed drawing! Heidi provides an excellent \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/swampfrogfirstgraders.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/presidents-day-research-projects.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etemplate\u003c\/a\u003e to get your class started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"President Lincoln Directed Drawing\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/presidents-day-lincoln-drawing.jpg\" alt=\"Directed Drawing Activity Featuring President Lincoln\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Samuelson's Swamp Frogs\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eBe sure to check out \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/swampfrogfirstgraders.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/presidents-day-research-projects.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Samuelson's Swamp Frogs\u003c\/a\u003e to get your FREE printables! She also provides the same sheets for President Washington.\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734205669401,"sku":"A6954","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/presidents-day-venn-diagram.jpg?v=1522782302"},{"product_id":"little-presidents-paper-plate-masks-for-presidents-day-a6950","title":"\"Little Presidents\" Paper Plate Masks for Presidents' Day!","description":"\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Paper-Plate-Masks-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday is Presidents' Day and we thought these cute paper plate masks from \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/easy-presidents-day-paper-plate-mask.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Crafts for Kids\u003c\/a\u003e could be a fun way to incorporate a little crafting into your learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epaper plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eblack and royal blue construction paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eblack paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003esponge pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eyellow craft yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecotton balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft stick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft glue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003etape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCrafting the Mask\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Paper-Plate-Masks-Step1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStart by cutting out the center of the paper plate, being sure to leave the full rim of the plate intact. \u003cem\u003eYounger children will certainly need help with this part! 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