{"title":"Preschool Presidents' Day Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"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":"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":"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":"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. Sidestepping potentially 'hot' issues such as your personal political party affiliation and candidate selections, election season truly does offer a fabulous opportunity for discussing important concepts like patriotism, citizenship, as well as one of the \u003c\/em\u003emany\u003cem\u003e things that makes America great, the freedom to make our own \u003cstrong\u003echoice\u003c\/strong\u003e!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2522\" title=\"books-about-presidents-and-elections-for-kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/books-about-presidents-and-elections-for-kids.jpg\" alt=\"Election Themed Children's Literature and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo kick-off your Election Unit, it's always fun to incorporate some informative books\/media into your group reading time. 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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Presidents-Circle-Map-for-Presidents-Day.jpg?v=1530027901","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/preschool-presidents-day-lesson-plans\/topic-u-s-history.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}