February 2026

Our First President

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Hello, George!

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Learning Objective:

Children will discover facts and events of George Washington’s life leading up to his becoming our first president.

 

Social Studies Focus:

Presidents’ Day

 

Page 4 Skill:

read a chart

 

Vocabulary:

president, surveyor, general

 

CCSS:

RI.1.1 key details W.1.2 writing L.1.2 capitalization L.1.6 vocabulary SL.1.1 collaborative discussions

 

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