Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about Abraham Lincoln and why he was an important person in history.

Materials and Prep

• Books or online resources about Abraham Lincoln
• Paper and crayons for drawing
• Basic knowledge of who Abraham Lincoln was

Activities

• Coloring Time: Color a picture of Abraham Lincoln and his famous top hat.
• Story Time: Read a short story about Abraham Lincoln and discuss why he was important.
• Play Pretend: Pretend to be Abraham Lincoln and give a short speech about freedom.

Talking Points

• "Abraham Lincoln was a very tall man with a big hat. He was the 16th President of the United States."
• "He helped to end slavery in America because he believed that everyone should be free and equal."
• "Abraham Lincoln gave a famous speech called the Gettysburg Address that talked about freedom and unity."
• "He is remembered for his honesty, kindness, and leadership during a difficult time in history."