Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about Franklin D. Roosevelt and understand why he was an important president in history.

Materials and Prep

• Books or online resources about Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Paper and crayons for drawing
• Imagination and curiosity

Activities

• Story Time: Read a children's book about Franklin D. Roosevelt together.
• Coloring Fun: Draw a picture of Franklin D. Roosevelt and color it in with your favorite colors.
• Play President: Pretend to be the president and make important decisions just like Franklin D. Roosevelt did.

Talking Points

• Introduction: "Let's learn about a special man named Franklin D. Roosevelt who was a president of the United States."
• Early Life: "When Franklin was a little boy, he loved to play outside and explore nature."
• Becoming President: "Franklin became the president and helped the country during a difficult time called the Great Depression."
• Important Decisions: "He made important decisions to help people find jobs and feel hopeful again."
• Legacy: "Even though Franklin is no longer with us, we remember him for all the good things he did for our country."