President’s Day is coming up! Do you need something to do with your kids to help them learn more about George Washington? Here’s a one day mini-unit about our first President, complete with things to watch, read, print, and learn, and do.

The following are external links; please let me know if links become broken so I can correct or replace them!

1) Watch this biography of George Washington.

2) Print and complete this simple reading comprehension worksheet. There are two other skill levels available: mid-elementary age, and upper elementary/middle school age.

3) Click through this illustrated timeline of George Washington’s life.

4) Print and color this picture of George Washington (via USA-printables)

5) Have (or help) children act out this interview of President Washington. (Requires a free Teachers pay Teachers account to download.) You could use props and improvise costumes – you may even want to make a tricorn hat for the President. This would make an excellent little something to video for the grandparents.

6) Use construction paper, cotton balls, and glue to make George Washington! (No instructions, picture only.)

7) Optional, but recommended: make cherry pie! I like this recipe. (It works just as well with frozen cherries as long as they’re thawed.)

This unit is intended for elementary aged learners. I hope your children enjoy it!

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