Celebrate President’s Day with fun activities! Find crafts, games, and learning resources to honor the legacy of our nation’s leaders.
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More Than Just a Day Off: Using President’s Day to Teach Civics
My children and I love taking a break from our normal homeschool curriculum and engage in holiday learning. President’s Day is one that allows us to truly focus on social studies. We love learning about our favorite presidents and ones we don’t know as much about.
Today, I wanted to bring a round up of President’s Day activities with homeschoolers in mind. From engaging learning resources to games and fun.
What is President’s Day?
President’s Day is a federal holiday in the United States that celebrates our presidential leaders. It was originally to commemorate George Washington. There is also a strong emphasis on President Abraham Lincoln.
When is President’s Day celebrated?
Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. It was established in 1885.
What are you supposed to celebrate on Presidents Day?
My children and I use President’s Day as a day to focus on government leadership. We talk about the strengths and weaknesses of many of our nation’s current and former leaders.
Celebrating American History: Activities for President’s Day:
If I Were President Writing Prompt
Celebrate President’s Day with our free “If I were president” writing prompt. With two levels, one for lower elementary and one for upper, you can engage any elementary age student with this fun writing activity!
Free Notebooking Pages For President’s Day
Discover a collection of free notebooking pages designed for President’s Day. Engage students with creative activities that enhance learning and celebrate history.
Fun, 10-Question Presidents’ Day Quiz
This Presidents’ Day, test your knowledge of the leaders of our land with this fun, 10-question quiz! From previous professions to the most common presidential birthplace, there’s a topic to challenge every history buff.
Free U.S. Presidents Cheat Sheets
Many of us can name a handful of United States Presidents, depending on when you were born. There are so many that you still may not have heard about. These FREE U.S. Presidents Cheat Sheets can help!
Color By Number American Flag
Looking for a patriotic activity for preschoolers or kindergarteners? This Free Color By Number American Flag is great for number recognition, following directions, and of course celebrating one of our many American patriotic holidays or events!
I Spy America Worksheet
A fun, free printable American-themed I Spy worksheet filled with imagery of American presidents, landmarks, buildings, and more!
President’s Day Coloring Pages
This free set features 2 different ways to enjoy Presidents Day coloring activities. Your students will have a blast working on these pages for coloring fun. And your children will discover cool facts about each president.
Presidents Day Word Search
Your kids will enjoy this fun activity that’s a print-and-go way to boost learning and more. It’s a fantastic opportunity to use a worksheet to extend the fun with this celebration. Plus, you can use it to spark conversations with your kids about the meaning behind the holiday.
FREE Printable USA Bingo Game Cards
Your kids will have fun learning about United States symbols with these FREE printable USA Bingo pages. If you’re planning a family picnic, a US Holiday day at school or just want some USA fun, grab this awesome no-prep game.
Skittles Experiment: Exploring Color Science
This dissolving Skittles experiment is super easy to set up, and almost magical to watch in action! Your kids will want to try it again and again!
Patriotic Mason Jar Lanterns
Add a gorgeous glow to your President’s Day activities with these fun and easy patriotic kid-made mason jar lanterns!
Presidents’ Day Word Search Printable
A free printable Presidents’ Day word search worksheet with 12 words to find such as Lincoln, Washington, Birthday, and February.
George Washington Unit Study
If you are looking to teach your kids about George Washington, use this simple guide to create your own George Washington Unit Study.
Free Abraham Lincoln Unit Study
The unit study is concise, at 8 pages. It provides a nice overview of President Lincoln’s life from beginning to tragic end. Students will not only learn about his life, but also about what it means to be honest in life.
Rabbit Trails through President’s Day
Take your holiday studies down a rabbit trail with Rabbit Trails through President’s Day! Learn about President’s Day and the history of our country, incorporate copy work, get hands on, and read some amazing books this season! Use code “kelsey” to get 10% off!
FREE Sight Words Printable for Kids
Download this free sight words worksheet for your kids to keep them entertained and learning something at the same time. They will LOVE these President’s Day coloring pages!
Make an American Flag Using Water Science Experiments
Make an American Flag with Two Water Science Experiments!
Celebrating History Through Crafts: Fun Projects for President’s Day:
Abe Lincoln’s Hat Craft for Kids
Grab our free template to create this adorable Abraham Lincoln craft for kids! Perfect for President’s Day or an Abraham Lincoln unit study!
Abraham Lincoln Paper Plate Craft for Kids
Grab our free template to create your very own easy President’s Day craft for kids! A fun, engaging project that will make learning about the holiday enjoyable and memorable.
George Washington Paper Bag Craft
This George Washington Paper Bag Craft is great for not only pairing with history lessons of course and imaginative play theater but also a great fine motor skills activity!
George Washington Craft for Preschoolers
Create this adorable George Washington craft for preschoolers. It uses a handful of basic supplies that you may already have on hand!
Handprint American Flag Craft
This American Flag Handprint Craft for Kids is such a cute patriotic keepsake made using paint sticks!
Pom Pom Bald Eagles
Learn how to make super cute and easy pom pom bald eagles. All you need are simple craft supplies.
Heart American Flag Craft
Check out this simple American Flag Heart! Kids will love making it.
Uncle Sam Hat Craft
Kids of all ages will enjoy this Uncle Sam Hat Craft and you can be sure they will love showing off their patriotic hats!
Handprint Uncle Sam Craft For Kids
This handprint Uncle Sam craft is perfect for kids of all ages. It’s easy to make and requires no paint, so there’s no messy clean-up!
President Lincoln & Washington Toilet Paper Tube Craft
Create these adorable Lincoln and Washington Crafts for President’s Day! You only need a few materials that you likely have on hand!
Free and Affordable Ways to Celebrate President’s Day: Local Activities and Fun
If you know me personally or from our sister site, The Sage Saver, you know I love saving money and living a frugal lifestyle. So finding free or affordable field trips is something I enjoy. Here are some ideas for free and affordable local activities to celebrate President’s Day with your homeschoolers.
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial
- First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History
- National Museum of American History
- America’s Presidents gallery at the National Portrait Gallery
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
- Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre
- The White House
- Mount Rushmore
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- Mount Vernon
- Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
- Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
- Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
- Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
- William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
- Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
This is not a comprehensive list. If you live far away from these sites, you will obviously not find them free or affordable, but it’s a good list to get you started.
Learn to Draw the Presidents
My kids absolutely love all things art and drawing. One of their absolute favorite ways to incorporate art into our homeschool is with Art for Kids Hub on Youtube.