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Children will compare George Washington’s childhood with their own.
Social Studies Focus: Presidents' Day/American history
Watch a Video:
The Life of George Washington
Skill: build knowledge
Read the Issue:
Young George Washington
Play a Game:
Hello, George!
Skill: capitalization
Complete Skill Sheets
Reading Checkpoint
Skill: key details
Main Idea and Details
Skill: main idea and details
George and Me!
Skill: writing
Lesson Boosters
Paired Text: A Picture Book of George Washington by David A. Adler
Word Parts: tri
Hands-on Activity: Make a Tricorn Hat
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.
Materials: Tricorn Hat Template skill sheet, pencils, dark construction paper, scissors, stapler, white crayon, stickers (optional)