Presidents day is a wonderful time to remember those who have gone before us to make our nation great. We remember George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Last year for Presidents day, we read books about Abraham Lincoln. So this year we focused on George Washington.
For Grades K-2 we read the book "President George Washington" by Kathy Allen. This Book is a summary of President's Washington's life. His service in the Revolutionary War, his presidency, his work on the Bill of Rights, and life after he was President. The pictures are beautiful and it was fun to read to the students.
For Grades 3-5 we read "When Washington Crossed the Delaware" by Lynn Cheney. It was Christmas night 1776 When Washington led his men across the Delaware for a surprise attack. These men did not have a lot of food. Few had coats to keep them warm and shoes on their feet. It seemed impossible that the Americans could win this war. Under Washington's command they turned the tide of the battle and changed the course of history. This is such a wonderful book. It makes you really appreciate those who have fought (and who are currently fighting) for our nation and our freedom.
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