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Children will compare George Washington’s childhood with their own.

Social Studies Focus: Presidents' Day/American history

CCSS (and states that have similar standards): RI.1.1, L.1.2, RI.1.2, W.1.1, L.1.4.B, L.1.1

Simple, spectacular ideas to boost your lessons.

• This children’s biography is perfect for teaching first-graders about George Washington’s life and legacy.

• In the sidebar, children learned that tri means three. Washington wore a tricorn hat, which had three corners.
• Write the word tricycle on the board and circle the word part tri. You might also draw a simple picture. What does a tricycle have three of? It has three wheels!

Skill: writing

Materials: Tricorn Hat Template skill sheet, pencils, dark construction paper, scissors, stapler, white crayon, stickers (optional)

• Have children use the template to trace the shape onto dark construction paper and cut it out. Each child will need three for their hat.
• Have children complete the sentence and paste the sentence strip to one side of the hat. They can also decorate the sides of their hats using white crayons, star stickers, or other patriotic stickers.
• Help children staple the sides of their hats together, about a half inch from each edge (use the template as a guide).
• Children can wear their hats as they share facts about George, as well as what they would do if they were president!