We are learning about the Presidents. Some fun things that Amber learned about President Washington was that he had really bad teeth and because of that, he took really good care of his horses teeth. She also learned that he helped design the White House but never got to live in it. He was the only President who didn't live in the White House.

Social Studies

• Amber learned that President Washington had bad teeth and took good care of his horse's teeth.
• She learned that President Washington helped design the White House but never lived in it.
• Amber discovered that President Washington was the only President who didn't live in the White House.

For continued development, you can encourage the first-grade child to explore more about President Washington's life and presidency. They can create a timeline of important events in his life, make a poster or presentation about his contributions to the country, or even write a short story imagining what it would have been like if President Washington had lived in the White House.

Book Recommendations

• George Washington's Teeth by Deborah Chandra and Madeleine Comora: This book explores the true story of President Washington's dental problems and how he coped with them.
• A Picture Book of George Washington by David A. Adler: This illustrated book provides an overview of President Washington's life, including his role in designing the White House.
• If You Grew Up with George Washington by Ruth Belov Gross: This book offers a glimpse into what life may have been like during President Washington's time and provides interesting facts about his life and presidency.