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Presidents' Day unit plans
Rooted in Reading Presidents Day Reading Comprehension - Grace for President
Gear up for Presidents' Day with our Grace for President lesson plans and reading comprehension activities. Dive into the world of "Grace for President" with our comprehensive reading comprehension activities, designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking in your students. From guided questions that encourage deep understanding to interactive tasks that reinforce key concepts, this resource offers everything you need to bring the story to life in your classroom. With Rooted in Reading, explo
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Rooted in Reading Comprehension Activities Bundle for Special Editions
Presidents Day Activities Mini-Books & Comprehension Graphic Organizers Bundle
This is a Presidents Day printable pack that will work wonderfully for integrating social studies into reading and writing! This 9 Mini-Book Unit comes with aligned activities for learning about the Presidents of the United States. Includes Mini-Books on: Abraham LincolnBarack ObamaFranklin Delano RooseveltGeorge H.W. BushGeorge WashingtonJohn F. KennedyThomas JeffersonDonald TrumpJoe BidenGives teachers easy access to individual books for students.Easy-to-Prep PrintablesWide Variety of Graphic
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1st - 3rd
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White House Unit * President's Day
This unit contains:
• White House History Fact Activity
• Tour the Rooms in the White House – Fact Cards
• Pocket for White House Fact Cards
• Match the Room Activity
• White House Timeline Activity
• Welcome to the Oval Office Activity
• Design Your Own Room in the White House
• By the Numbers Sequencing Activity
• White House Quiz
• White House Print Outs for Activities
• Examples of how these activities can be used
• Quiz Answer Key
My presentation that accompanies this unit can be found at
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1st - 4th
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American Symbols - A Social Studies Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade
This unit plan is designed to teach young children about American Symbols. There is a lesson snapshot with learning goals aligned with the kindergarten common core standards for all activities listed below. I have included a few different versions of the social studies activities to enable differentiated instruction for different grades and levels. Download the preview to get a free sample! Here's whats included:Social Studies: Each topic comes with a fact page as well as 2 graphic organizersThe
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: America BUNDLE
George Washington: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
George Washington: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
This is a weeklong unit on Famous American George Washington. Perfect addition to Presidents' Day activities! Unit covers George Washington as the 1st President of the United States, leadership during the Revolutionary War, how George Washington‘s life compares to our life today, and more! Students will compare and contrast their life to George Washington’s , cut & paste timeline activity, describe George Washington
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1st - 3rd
Presidents Unit Kindergarten First grade President's Day
President Social Studies Unit for kindergarten and first grade students! Perfect for President's Day or anytime of year! Abraham Lincoln and George Washington included.
Introduce our youngest learners to two important United States historical figures: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Then learn all about what a president does through an inquiry approach.
This is a 6 lesson unit (flexibility in length of unit and could stretch out longer or use pieces to meet your needs).
The unit center
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K - 1st
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Abraham Lincoln: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
Abraham Lincoln: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
This is a weeklong unit on Famous American Abraham Lincoln. Perfect addition to Presidents' Day activities! Unit covers Abraham Lincoln as the 16th President of the United States, leadership during the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Gettysburg Address and more! Students will compare and contrast their life to Abraham Lincoln’s , cut & paste Abraham Lincoln timeline activity, describe Abraham Lincoln
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Presidents' Day Pack Abe Lincoln & George Washington {PowerPoint & Printables}
Presidents' Day Pack Abe Lincoln & George Washington {PowerPoint & Printables}
This is a Presidents' Day pack which includes Famous American Abraham Lincoln and Famous American George Washington. Save 25% by purchasing these units together!
Abraham Lincoln Contents:
Unit covers Abraham Lincoln as the 16th President of the United States, leadership during the Civil War, issuer of the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Gettysburg Address and more! Students will compare and contrast their
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1st - 3rd
President's Day Unit
Have a blast learning all about Presidents and the United States of America with this cross-curricular President's Day Unit! This 185 page unit is packed full of reading, math, writing, and social studies lessons, ideas, and crafts. This unit was updated in July 2019 with brand new graphics, fonts, and activities, as well as updated content.Included:*Teaching About The Holiday & Presidents Suggestions*USA Presidents List*Parent Unit Information Letter*Introducing the President Lesson Idea*W
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Honest Abe: A Presidential Mini Unit
Perfect for President's Day and for little learners, this Abraham Lincoln mini unit includes 7 fun activities that will build students knowledge of this fascinating president--all while meeting common core standards!
Included in this social studies packet:
*Full color Abraham Lincoln poster (with important facts and details)
*Abraham Lincoln brace map
*2 one-page stories (best for teacher read aloud)--"The Story of Abe's Beard", and "Why the nickname Honest Abe?"
*Lincoln's Legacy Cut-and-Paste
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Interactive Presidential Elections Unit
Please see the link below for a full video that shows every piece of this unit along with my explanations! Also, please download the preview, as it includes photographs of all of the printables and activities that are included!**Elections Unit Full Description VIDEOThis unit is part of my U.S. GOVERNMENT BUNDLE PACK that includes both this unit AND my Presidential Elections Unit! 200+ pages for less! Please be sure to check it out HERE if you like what you see!***********************************
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: U.S. Government BIG BUNDLE!
Duck for President Book Companion and Activities (includes election activities)
An assortment of activities that will explore the book Duck for President using story elements, comprehension, character study and analysis. Includes vocabulary and definitions, story sequence cards, anchor charts, graphic organizers, worksheets as well as election activities.Includes the following:Table of contentsLarge Vocabulary cardsVocabulary word wall cardsVocabulary definition cardsVocabulary word to definition matchKWL chart (graphic organizer)Elections - can, have, are (graphic org
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1st - 4th
February Poetry Pack ~ w/ daily Shared Reading Plans {Common Core Aligned}
**Updated file on 2/15/15 ~ typo corrected**
This February Poetry Pack contains 4 poems with daily extension activities and easy to use DAILY SHARED READING PLANS for Kindergarten and 1st grade that are Common Core Aligned – just print and slip right into your lesson plan book! The extension activities are great for your poetry center, can be done as a whole group, or independently.
My poems are always simple, rhythmic, and fun for students. A sample of the Shared Reading plans are included in
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K - 1st
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Presidents Day Reading and Writing Unit for Kindergarten or First Grade
Finding materials to teach young students about Presidents Day is always tough; it is also very difficult to devote a large block of time to social studies, especially with the increased expectations for literacy in the Common Core State Standards. This unit will allow you to work on reading and writing informational text while still discussing and celebrating Presidents Day!!
Here are the contents of this Reading/Writing Unit for Presidents Day:
1. George Washington Early Reader Student Littl
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K - 1st
Texas and U.S. Symbols, Anthems, Mottoes, & Pledges Bundle | Lapbook | Puzzles
This kindergarten, first grade, and second grade bundle covers Texas symbols, United States symbols, and Texas and U.S. anthems, mottos, and pledges. It provides hands-on practice as students learn these important social studies standards. An interactive lapbook, symbols matching puzzles, student printables, posters, and more is included which is bound to save you time! This is great for a Texas unit, United States unit, Texas Week, or Texas History Month!
This resource will keep you afloat bec
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K - 2nd
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White House BUNDLE * President's Day
White House BUNDLE * President's Day
This bundle combines my Whitehouse Unit and White House Presentation. My Whitehouse Unit contains:
• White House History Fact Activity
• Tour the Rooms in the White House – Fact Cards
• Pocket for White House Fact Cards
• Match the Room Activity
• White House Timeline Activity
• Welcome to the Oval Office Activity
• Design Your Own Room in the White House
• By the Numbers Sequencing Activity
• White House Quiz
• White House Print Outs for Activities
• Exam
Grades:
1st - 5th
Look Out, Washington, D.C.! by Patricia Reilly Giff Unit
The Polk Street kids visit the White House! This 11 page document includes a title page, teaching suggestions, a mini 8 page booklet (made from 4 pages copied back to back and stapled), an answer key, and a credits page to use with the book “Look Out, Washington, D.C.!”
The first page of the booklet invites the child to share what they already know about Washington and the last page is a mini-research project to extend the study. Students will choose a building in Washington, D.C and write sev
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1st - 4th
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Duck for President Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension
In this funny story, Duck is tired of working hard on the farm so he runs for governor and then president. This story has a great message, being a leader takes hard work and responsibility. I love revisiting Doreen Cronin's farm animals and enjoying all their mischief. This set would be perfect for President's Day. It includes several comprehension strategies and activities that you can use and differentiate for all your learners. There are also writing, word work activities as well as a few
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Doreen Cronin Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension Bundle
Abraham Lincoln Opinion Writing: Beard or No Beard?
This is a perfect way to incorporate writing into your Presidents' Day unit, or for any time of the year! In the activity, you will read several books (sources provided) about the historical story of why Abe Lincoln grew his beard. The students will then read the included passage, "What About Whiskers," and use it to form an opinion about whether or not Lincoln should or should not have a beard as a president. End it with a cute Abe Lincoln craft for an awesome unit! Included in this packet:
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1st - 3rd
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How to Become a President Thematic Unit Plan | President's Day | Voting Activity
This is a thematic unit on How to Become a President! Looking for engaging activities to teach about our government, being a president, voting or President's Day? I have used this lesson in both 2nd and 4th grade classrooms. It can be adapted up or down to meet your students needs. This is perfect for Election Day and President's Day!Includes 5 Lessons:Our Nation and Government What Makes a Good President? The Voting SystemTally Marks/ Voting ActivityBonus LessonFollow Me on Social Media:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Duck for President BOOK UNIT
Duck for President By Doreen Cronin ***Unit*** I love this book and the students love reading books by Doreen Cronin!!This unit contains the following:Story Map –Students are to fill in the blank with the author, setting, characters, problem, 3 events, and the solution.Vocabulary Work –Students are to create their own sentences and illustrations using 7 key terms from the story. (This is created on 2 pages to give students room to write and illustrate.)Vocabulary Matching –Studen
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2nd - 3rd
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Presidents' Day Mini Unit
Embark on a patriotic journey with our Presidents' Day Mini Unit! From unraveling the history of Presidents' Day to exploring presidents on money, understanding the qualities of a leader, honoring the First Ladies, and meeting our current president, this unit brings the fascinating world of American leadership to life.Mini Unit Highlights: History Unveiled: Delve into the rich history of Presidents' Day, understanding its evolution from celebrating Washington's Birthday to encompassing all U.S.
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3rd - 10th
Election Activities
Practice voting and build understanding of the election process, inauguration day, or President's Day while studying a real world or mock election in your classroom! Use the adorable crafts, writing prompts, word wall cards, and engaging printables to practice essential ELA and Math skills with this fun Social Studies friendly unit. Students will get lots of writing practice when they write a letter to an elected official offering advice!I have included an adorable craft so students can build th
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PreK - 1st
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Arthur Meets the President BOOK UNIT
Arthur Meets the President By Marc Brown ***Unit*** This unit contains the following:Story Map –Students are to fill in the blank with the title, author, setting, characters, problem, 3 events, and the solution.Vocabulary Work –Students are to create their own sentences and illustrations using 7 key terms from the story.Vocabulary Matching –Students are given 8 key terms from the story and are to match each word with the correct definition.Cause/Effect –Students have 6 cause/ef
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2nd - 3rd
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