It’s President’s Day Weekend! What does that mean around here? A day off from school and work, perhaps, and a chance for the whole family to relax and reflect on the importance of America’s presidents. What? You mean your family doesn’t sit around on President’s Day debating which president played the largest role in American history? I’m shocked! Just kidding. Neither do we, but it is fun to work in a little history to help kids understand WHY they get the day off of school. Here are some ideas to help you make the day a little more interesting.
Get Crafty. There are tons of wonderful crafts around the web and on Pinterest to do on this fun day off. Here are a few we found that are super fun: President’s Day Puppet Fingers, the ever popular Craft Stick White House, make your own Presidential Timelines, or this fun (deceptively educational) 4-in-a-row Board Game.
Share a legend. Presidential history is boring, but presidential legends are fascinating. Share the story of George Washington’s Cherry Tree, the humble beginnings of Abraham Lincoln, or read a poem about Theodore Roosevelt’s teddy bears.
Catch a flick. It’s a great day to watch a movie that makes you proud to be an American. Try one of these or feel free to add your own favorites in the comments:
- “Independence Day”
- “Lincoln” – still in theatres
- “Rocky III”
- “Miracle”
- “Apollo 13”
- “American Legends”
- “Yankee Doodle Dandee”
- “Victory”
- “The Right Stuff”
- “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”
- “The Patriot”
- “Schoolhouse Rock: America”
Do you have a fun project/craft/story that you will share this President’s Day? Comment below to tell us what you will be doing.
