- by Adminneigh
🌟 Presidents’ Day: Fun Facts🌟
Presidents’ Day is a special holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February each year. It honors all the U.S. presidents, especially George Washington, the first president, and Abraham Lincoln, who helped end slavery. But did you know there are some fun and surprising facts about this holiday? Let’s dive in!
- It’s All About Birthdays! 🎂
Presidents’ Day started as a celebration of George Washington’s birthday on February 22nd. Later, it also included Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is February 12th. Now, we honor all presidents on this day! - George Washington Loved Nature! 🌳
Did you know that George Washington was not just a president? He was also a farmer who loved working with nature! He planted thousands of trees on his property and even experimented with growing new plants. Imagine how much fun he would have had in a daycare garden! - Abraham Lincoln Was Super Tall! 📏
Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president, standing 6 feet 4 inches tall. He loved reading books and telling stories. Maybe if he visited your daycare, he’d read a book about animals or nature to the kids! - Teddy Roosevelt and the Teddy Bear 🧸
One of the most famous presidents for kids is Theodore Roosevelt, also known as “Teddy.” He loved animals and nature so much that the teddy bear was named after him! He helped protect forests and created national parks to protect wildlife for future generations.
Not All Presidents Lived in the White House! 🏠
The White House wasn’t built when George Washington was president. John Adams was the first president to live there. Fun fact: The White House has a garden full of pretty flowers and plants, just like the gardens where kids explore and play!
🌿 A Nature Craft Idea for Presidents’ Day! 🌿
To celebrate Presidents’ Day at your daycare, why not make a fun craft inspired by nature?
-Activity: Create “presidential nature crowns” with leaves, flowers, and twigs. Kids can pretend to be nature-loving presidents like Theodore Roosevelt or George Washington!
Presidents’ Day is the perfect time to teach children about history, nature, and the importance of caring for the world around them. Let’s celebrate and have fun learning together! 🌟
George Washington’s Wig Craft 🎩
Let the kids make their own “powdered wigs” like George Washington!
Materials: White paper, cotton balls, glue, and a headband or a strip of paper.
Instructions:
- Glue cotton balls onto the strip of paper or headband to look like a wig.
- Let them wear it and pretend to be the first president!
Abraham Lincoln’s Hat Craft 🎩
Make Lincoln’s famous tall black hat!
Materials: Black construction paper, scissors, tape, and glue.
Instructions:
- Cut a long strip of black paper for the hat’s cylinder.
- Cut a circle for the top and a larger circle for the brim.
- Assemble and glue everything together.
- Kids can wear the hat and take pictures pretending to be President Lincoln!
3. Coin Rubbing Art 🪙
Teach kids about U.S. presidents on coins while making art!
- Materials: Coins (pennies, nickels, quarters), white paper, and crayons.
- Instructions:
- Place coins under the paper.
- Use crayons to rub over the coins, revealing the face of presidents like Lincoln and Washington.
- Talk to kids about the presidents featured on the coins.