Learning About George Washington
By Kayla • April 3, 2018
Since 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 first president, George Washington! We've rounded up a few resources to help you and your kiddos explore this influential figure...
Literature/Media Connection
We'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.
- The Story of George Washington by Patricia A. Pingry
- A Picture Book of George Washington by David A. Adler
- Who Was George Washington? by Roberta Edwards
- History Videos for Kids: "Getting to Know George Washington"
The last, of course, is a link to a short video about George Washington!
Organized Learning
Anchor 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...
President'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!
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Kayla Johnson
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