1. President’s Day Tracey E. Brooks EDCI 519: Fall 2006 Dr. Haley -“Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.” --George Washington. “I will prepare, and some day my chance will come.” --Abraham Lincoln.

2. Welcome to President’s Day Hello. My name is George Washington. I was the first President of the United States.

3. Welcome to President’s Day Hello. My name is Abraham Lincoln. I was the sixteenth president of the United States.

4. What is President’s Day? Presidents' Day is a day to remember all United States presidents, especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. This holiday is celebrated in February.

5. What is a holiday? A holiday is a day on which something or someone is honored or remembered.

6. What is a President? A president is the elected leader of a country or organization.

7. George Washington He was born on February 22, 1732 in Virginia. He was a farmer. He became a brave leader of soldiers. He was the first president of the United States. He is known as the “Father of our Country.”

8. Abraham Lincoln He was born on February 12, 1809 in Kentucky. He was born in a log cabin. He taught himself how to read. He was known as “Honest Abe.” He was the sixteenth president of the United States.

9. Visit A Virtual Museum Read facts about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln by clicking on their pictures when you visit the website below. Visit a virtual museum. http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/presidentsday

10. Where did George Washington live? George Washington lived in Mount Vernon, Virginia.

11. Where did Abraham Lincoln live? Abraham Lincoln lived in a log cabin. A log cabin is a small house built from logs.

12. Print and Color Visit the website below and print a coloring page of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Find their names by clicking on the picture of Abraham Lincoln. http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/presi dentsday

13. Poem About Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln, kind and good, Is honored and loved by many. To help us remember this president, We put his face on our penny.

14. Word Wall Can you say these words and use them in a sentence? George Washington Abraham Lincoln President February Virginia Kentucky Log Cabin Holiday

15. Can you name this president? Who is this?

16. Can you name this president? Who is this?

17. What is the name of the holiday? When is the holiday celebrated?

18. If I were President…. In your journal write about what you would do if you were elected as president.

19. Listen to a Story Visit this website to listen to a story about Abraham Lincoln. "Click on social studies." "Click on biographies." "Click on Abraham Lincoln." "Click on play movie." http://brainpopjr.com

20. Books To Read George Washington George Washington First President of the United States By Carole Greene George Washington A Picture Book Biography By James Cross Giblin A Picture Book of George Washington By David A. Adler Abraham Lincoln Let’s Read Biography By A. Lincoln Abraham Lincoln President of a Divided Country By Carol Green A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln By David A. Adler