Day 1: The President's House! (The White House)

1. Review (10 min): Briefly revisit the White House section of the virtual tour. Ask: "Who lives and works in the White House?" (The President). Talk simply about what a president does (helps run the country).
2. Activity - Build/Draw the White House (30 min): Using white building blocks or white construction paper, help Xander build or draw the White House. Focus on the columns and the overall shape. Talk about the color white.
3. Wrap-up (5 min): Look at Xander's creation. Ask him to tell you one thing about the White House.

Day 2: Reaching High! (Washington Monument)

1. Review (10 min): Look at pictures/videos of the Washington Monument from the virtual tour. Ask: "What does this monument look like?" (Tall, pointy). Explain it honors George Washington, the first president.
2. Activity - Tallest Tower! (30 min): Use building blocks to construct the tallest possible tower, inspired by the Washington Monument. Alternatively, draw a very tall monument on paper. Discuss things that are tall vs. short. Maybe measure Xander against the wall!
3. Wrap-up (5 min): Compare the block tower or drawing to a picture of the real monument. Count how many blocks high the tower is.

Day 3: Honest Abe! (Lincoln Memorial)

1. Review (10 min): Revisit the Lincoln Memorial section. Talk simply about Abraham Lincoln (helped end slavery, was a president during a hard time). Look closely at the statue inside.
2. Activity - Penny Rubbings (30 min): Talk about how Lincoln is on the penny. Place a penny under a piece of paper and rub the side of a crayon over it to reveal Lincoln's image. Try it with other coins too (nickel - Jefferson/Monticello, dime - Roosevelt/torch, quarter - Washington/eagle or state design). Discuss the different images.
3. Activity - Memorial Drawing (Optional Extension): Draw a simple picture of the Lincoln Memorial building with the statue inside.
4. Wrap-up (5 min): Ask Xander to point to Lincoln on the penny. Talk about why we remember him.

Day 4: Making Rules! (U.S. Capitol Building)

1. Review (10 min): Look at the U.S. Capitol Building from the virtual tour. Explain that important people work here to make rules (laws) for the country, similar to rules we have at home or school.
2. Activity - Build a Dome! (30 min): Focus on the Capitol's distinctive dome. Use play dough to sculpt a dome shape. Alternatively, cut a paper plate in half and decorate it like the Capitol dome, then glue it onto construction paper and draw the building underneath.
3. Wrap-up (5 min): Talk about one rule that helps keep us safe at home (e.g., "don't touch the stove," "hold hands crossing the street"). Connect this to the idea of laws for the country.

Day 5: Stars, Stripes, and Review!

1. Review Landmarks (15 min): Quickly look back at pictures or sections of the virtual tour for the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Capitol Building. Ask Xander to name each one as you show it.
2. Activity - Flag Fun! (25 min): Look at the American flag. Count the stripes (13) and talk about the colors (red, white, blue). Explain the stars represent the states (50 - just say "lots of stars for all the parts of our country"). Provide red, white, and blue construction paper, scissors, and glue for Xander to create his own flag (simplify as needed - e.g., just focus on gluing red and white stripes and a blue square). Alternatively, provide a flag coloring sheet.
3. Wrap-up (5 min): Proudly display Xander's flag creation! Sing a simple patriotic song like "You're a Grand Old Flag" (first verse). Ask him to name his favorite place he learned about this week.