Bee's Knees Teach: Presidents' Day

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

President's Day Countdown: Videos

The President! by Harry Kindergarten Music:
Fun song about Washington and Lincoln. About 2 minutes.

Adventures from the Book of Virtues: Honest Abe by kidmango:
Animated, fictional video about two kids who learn about Abraham Lincoln.

Kid President's Pep Talk to Teachers and Students! by SoulPancake:

Hilarious video where Kid President gives advice to students and teachers. So great! About 4 minutes.

Kid President meets the President of the United States of America by SoulPancake:

Kid President visits the White House and meets Barack Obama. I love Kid President! About 4 minutes.

Animaniacs - Presidents by eoliathain:

Animaniacs sing a song about all of the Presidents. About 3.5 minutes.

Presidents Day: Mr Lincoln by Peter Binskin:
Song about Abraham Lincoln. About 3.5 minutes.

Animated Hero Classics General George Washington by Jen Crescimanno:

Video about George Washington. About 30 minutes.

Animated Hero Classics President Abraham Lincoln by Jen Crescimanno:

Video about Abraham Lincoln. About 29 minutes.

Presidents Day: The First Five Presidents by Peter Binskin:

Song about the first five Presidents. About 3 minutes.

Presidents Rap - Washington to Obama by Smart Songs:

Great rap about the Presidents. About 4 minutes.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Presidents' Day Countdown: Books

Presidents' Day by Anne Rockwell:
A cute book that explains what Presidents' Day is and tells the story of what one class does to celebrate it.

What Presidents Are Made Of by Hanoch Piven:

Hanoch Piven is an incredible illustrator who uses everyday items to create, look like, and represent the Presidents of the United States. I had the opportunity to be a part of a Skype session with Hanoch Piven. He was a joy to listen to and learn from. After talking to him, the students created their own portraits from objects around the classroom and from their homes. The students also used Hanoch Piven's app, Faces iMake HD, to create their own simile books!

Looking at Lincoln by Maira Kalman:

This book follows a little girl on her search to learn about Abraham Lincoln and she finds out many interesting things.

I am Abraham Lincoln (Ordinary People Change World) by Brad Meltzer:

This is a fun and engaging story of Abraham Lincoln's life.

George Washington's Birthday: A Mostly True Tale by Margaret McNamara:

The hilarious story of George Washington's 7th Birthday.

George Washington's Teeth by Deborah Chandra & Madeleine Comora:

A unique book on George Washington where the focus lies in how he lost each of his teeth.

Abe Lincoln's Hat (Step into Reading) by Martha Brenner & Donald Cook:

This easy reader tells the story of how Abe Lincoln used to keep all sorts of important notes and papers inside his famous hat.

Abe Lincoln's Dream by Lane Smith:

This funny and touching story tells the journey of one small girl who gets separated from her tour group and ends up in Lincoln's bedroom where she finds the ghost of Lincoln himself.

If I Were President by Catherine Stier:

This adorable book discusses the duties of the president from a child's perspective.

Monday, February 10, 2014

President's Day Countdown: Lessons

Paid:

Pint-Sized Presidential Fun {Math & Literacy Mini Unit} - Cara Carroll
A cute 60 page mini unit full of literacy & math activities.

president's day {craftivities: Washington & Lincoln} - A Cupcake for the Teacher
Adorable George Washington and Abraham Lincoln crafts and printable activities!

President's Day and U.S. Symbols Unit - Rachelle Smith
I love the graphic organizers!!!

American Heroes Common Core Informational Reading and More - Teacher to the Core

This huge packet includes 14 differentiated fluency passages on America's most beloved heroes, tests, art projects, activities, and a timeline that covers from the 1750 to the present.

George Washington Kindergarten Emergent Reader- President's Day - Melissa Williams
This emergent reader little book about George Washington is super cute!

Interactive Sight Word Reader "He is George Washington" - Maria Manore

Seller describes this kit as "This Interactive Sight Word Reader is an emergent reader to provide students with an opportunity to learn to read and spell the sight word “he” in a hands-on way."

Interactive Sight Word Reader "This is Abraham Lincoln" - Maria Manore
Same as above.

Honest Abe: A Presidential Mini Unit - Sarah Cooley
I love the Full color Abraham Lincoln poster!

Language Arts & Social Studies - Lincoln and Washington Printable Packet - Faith Wheeler
I love this packet, created to use with K-3 grade students to cover the history of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington!