2nd Grade U.S. Presidents Resources
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ACTIVITIES
George Washington - Videos & Activities
Learn about George Washington, the first president of the United States. Though these educational videos and related…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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My Book About George Washington
Create a mini-book about George Washington to celebrate his birthday (February 22).Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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Dolley Madison Biography Reading Warm-Up
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a short biography of Dolley Madison and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:ReadingReading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
VIDEOS
Abraham Lincoln – Videos & Activities
Study the life and accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. Though these educational…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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Thomas Jefferson Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up
In this nonfiction reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Thomas Jefferson and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionU.S. PresidentsAmerican History/U.S. History -
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George Washington Silhouette
Use this silhouette to write stories or create books about George Washington.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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Daily Journal Topics: The Father of Our Country
Assign one of seven journal topics for students on the subject of George Washington. These writing prompts are perfect…Subjects:Journaling Tips, Strategies & TopicsLetters, Journals and DiariesWriting -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Abe Lincoln
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about Abe Lincoln and answer…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionHistorical FictionU.S. Presidents -
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Abe Lincoln's Dream Activity Sheets
After reading Abe Lincoln's Dream, a children's story about the legacy of America's sixteenth president, use these…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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George Washington: Father of Our Country
Create a pop-up book about George Washington that recounts his military service, presidency, and legacy.Subjects:American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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George W. Bush Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of George W. Bush and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionU.S. PresidentsAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Abraham Lincoln's Life Word-Fill
Students fill in the blanks to complete statements about the life of Abraham Lincoln.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
BOOK GUIDES
So You Want to Be President? Literature Guide
Find ten tips for using So You Wanna Be President?, the 2001 Caldecott Medal winner, in your class. This is a fun book…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryGovernment and Civics -
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Log Cabin Pattern
Develop composition skills with this Abraham Lincoln writing activity.Subjects:CompositionU.S. PresidentsAmerican History/U.S. History -
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All About the Presidents Mini-Book
This printable highlights facts about 11 U.S. presidents, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and John F.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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Daily Journal Topics: Honest Abe
Assign one of seven journal topics for students on the subject of Abraham Lincoln. These writing prompts are perfect for…Subjects:Journaling Tips, Strategies & TopicsPresident Abraham LincolnLetters, Journals and Diaries -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: President Taft's Bathtub
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about William Taft's bathtub dilemma and…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionHistorical FictionU.S. Presidents -
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Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Study the life of Barack Obama with the resources in this literature guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Favorite Presidents' Day Printables Gallery, Grades K-8
Celebrate Presidents' Day this February with one or all of our favorite activities. There are printables, lesson plans,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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History Mystery
Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on facts about George Washington.Subjects:U.S. PresidentsAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: President McKinley's Red Flower
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about William McKinley's red flower and…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionHistorical FictionU.S. Presidents -
BOOK GUIDES
First Garden: The White House Garden and How It Grew Reader's Guide
Use this reader's guide for The First White House Garden and How It Grew to extend students' learning about the history…Subjects:Informational TextsChildhood Obesity Awareness & PreventionNonfiction Literature -
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Abraham Lincoln Word Scramble
Use context clues to correctly spell the scrambled words in each sentence about Abraham Lincoln. Students will learn…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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Presidential Pets
A chart listing presidential pets.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents
