Presidents’ Day, officially Washington’s Birthday, is a holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February. It’s a great time to learn about some of the pillars that have run the United States throughout it’s history. These Presidents’ Day Activities for Kids can help you do just that with your children.
Presidents’ Day Activities
1. Celebrate Presidents’ Day with Art
Talk about a way to celebrate President’s Day or any Presidential holiday for that matter! Add art to history, and your kids will instantly be hooked!
At ChalkPastel.com, they think all of our presidents deserve a celebration anytime! For that reason, they created the ultimate companion resource to the I Drew It And I Knew It Presidents Series!
These studies include:
- George Washington
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Madison
- James Monroe
- Abraham Lincoln
- Lincoln Portrait – Aaron Copland
- Ulysses S. Grant
- President Benjamin Harrison – First Christmas Tree in White House
- Theodore Roosevelt
- John F. Kennedy
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- and more!
Use the companion workbook to blend books, facts, bios, and art for an educational experience your kids won’t soon forget.
You might also like to tour American Landmarks with Video Art Lessons from sea to shining sea or American History Video Art Lessons.
2. Hands-On Activity Books About Our Presidents
Sticker books, coloring books, activity books, even punch out cardboard Standup Presidents! These Hands-On Activity Books offer engaging, hands-on fun for kids in elementary and middle school!
There is even a Build the White House one which my 7th grader really enjoyed putting together. We used it alongside Dover Publications The History of the White House Coloring Book. This includes 30 pages of White House History with accompanying images to color.
3. Homeschool Presidential Studies
Learning not only the American President’s names, but the order in which they served is a vital part of learning about American History. These facts, along with things like how our government was founded and the parts of our government, as well as the election process, form the basis of our nation. Here are some of the ways the authors here at The Curriculum Choice have found to learn about these topics throughout their years of homeschooling – Homeschool Presidential Studies
An American Presidents homeschool unit study bundle with George Washington unit study, Abraham Lincoln unit study, integrated history, science and hands-on art lessons! This new two-week unit study will add some fun to your American history learning with lapbook elements, daily quests and more.
4. Presidents’ Day Printables
This collection of FREE Presidents’ Day Printables includes:
- A patriotic scavenger hunt, perfect for young children
- An imaginative journal prompt to get kids thinking creatively
- A money matching game to help elementary-aged children practice their coin-counting and history skills
5. Lapbooks from Homeschool Share
Homeschool Share offers multiple different FREE Lapbooks on Presidents. The following are just two examples. Be sure to check out Homeschool Share for more!
- Presidents’ Day is celebrated the third Monday in February. Why do we celebrate? What are we celebrating? Who decided that this day would be a holiday? Find out the answers to these questions (and more!) with this FREE Presidents’ Day Lapbook
- United States Presidents Lapbook was designed to use to study the office of the President of the United States while focusing on one President.
6. Presidential Penmanship
Presidential Penmanship is a supplemental handwriting skills program. It is meant for first grade through senior high and is based on quotes of America’s founding fathers and presidents.
“Using presidential quotes and speeches along with famous documents from American history, Presidential Penmanship seeks to enlighten students on the principles of our nation’s founding and history while reinforcing character qualities of good citizenship. Great for memorization or discussion as well as penmanship practice.” ~ Zeezok website
There are multiple penmanship styles to choose from, including:
- AB=Abeka
- BJ=Bob Jones
- DN=D’Nealian
- HWOT=Handwriting Without Tears
- Italic=Getty-Dubay Italic style
- ZB=Zaner-Bloser style
Other United States Learning Resources
15+ Books to Celebrate Independence Day – The 4th of July is a date of great significance in the United States. As we approach this date let’s take a look at it’s history and indulge in some books to celebrate Independence Day.
Children’s Activities & Books for Memorial Day – Children’s book suggestions, printables, activity ideas and more!
Our Favorite Homeschool American History Resources – American History is a staple component throughout the homeschooling years. From our founding fathers to the election process, with wars and reformations, the history of America has shaped the country as we know it today. Many say that history is important so that we don’t repeat the mistakes of our fathers, and their fathers before them. Studying American History allows us a window into the life and times of those they came before us, and a chance to learn about methods that may have succeeded or failed. Here are our favorite homeschool American history resources.
More Patriotic Resources
Our Betsy Ross Studies– Unit study ideas and materials for a study of Betsy Ross using Beyond Five in a Row and other resources. These are a family favorite!
United States Symbols Mini-Lapbook – We chose this lapbook as a fun way to learn about some of our country’s symbols, and a possible jumping off point for more learning adventures.
Fun scavenger hunt of the US Constitution – help encourage kids to read the Constitution with this fun scavenger hunt.
Patriotic Holidays – An Amanda Bennett Unit Study designed to spend one week on each holiday (Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day) this unique and interactive study covers these American patriotic celebrations for grades K-12.
Wee Sing America – From the Preamble of the Constitution to the Erie Canal it’s an American experience through song. Of all the great children’s music out there this is my all time favorite to supplement for our homeschool.
American History Timeline Resource for High School– High school patriotic resources for your history courses
5 Creative Ways to Use American History Activity Books– Fun ideas for using Dover history activity books with your students.
Sparklers Chalk Pastel Tutorial – create drawings of sparklers of all shapes and sizes for any celebration!
Many years ago when the kids were younger we really enjoyed the book Yankee Doodle Dandy where Ellis the Elephant introduce young children to the story of the American Revolution – from the Boston Tea Party to Paul Revere’s midnight ride, from our victory at Yorktown to George Washington’s declaration that he would not be king.
Scratch Art Fireworks – art project and mini science lesson.
Memorial Day Activities & Resources – tons of not only Memorial Day activities but patriotic activities and ideas too!
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