Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will learn about George Washington and why he was an important figure in history.
Materials and Prep
- Coloring pencils or crayons
- Blank paper
- Printed picture of George Washington (can be found online)
No prior knowledge needed, just bring your curiosity!
Activities
- Coloring George Washington: Print out a picture of George Washington and color it in with your favorite colors. You can make his coat blue, his hair white, and his hat black!
- Story Time: Listen to a short story about George Washington. You can find stories online or in children's history books.
- Play Pretend: Pretend to be George Washington for a few minutes. What would you say if you were the first President of the United States?
Talking Points
- George Washington was the first President of the United States: "George Washington was a very important person in our country's history. He was the very first President of the United States!"
- He was a brave leader: "George Washington was a brave leader who helped our country become free. He fought for our freedom and was a hero to many people."
- He is on the one-dollar bill: "Have you ever seen a one-dollar bill? George Washington's face is on it! People see his face every day when they use money."
- He lived a long time ago: "George Washington lived a long time ago, but we still remember him because of all the good things he did for our country."
- He had wooden teeth: "Did you know that George Washington had wooden teeth? It's true! He had to wear false teeth because his real teeth were not healthy."