teacher+resources

**Caroline, L. a. (2010). //A Lincoln Penny Pendant and Poem for Presidents' Day//. Retrieved April 13, 2011, from Creative Buzz :** [|Lincoln Penny Pendant]

The creators were both previously elementary teachers. This project was completed in a classroom which indicates the process works in the classroom situation. I found this project listed on several other websites as a wonderful project for Presidents' Day. The project is very easy to make and your students will enjoy wearing it and showing off what they are learning.

** United States Government. (2011). //The White House Interactive Tour//. Retrieved April 14, 2011, from The White House web site: Interactive Tour **

I found this website and it is mainted by the United States Government. This website is a wonderful way to have a ﻿field trip without leaving the classroom. Many children will never be able to see the White House in person and this allows your students to see the West Wing, Oval Office and the Rose Garden. There are also podcasts and videos posted each week regarding the President's speeches and activities. I would recommend this site for all grade levels because the content is rich with information on all levels.

**O'Conner, J. (2004). //If These Walls Could Talk: Family Life in the White House .// New York, New York : Simon & Schuester Books for Young Readers.** This book is hilarious and will have your students laughing and remembering the Presidents in no time flat. The author has filled this book with wonderful little know facts about what the President's changed when each lived in the White House. For instance, Abraham Lincoln's children had goats in their rooms.

**Wood, D. (2011). //Presidents' Day Activities//. Retrieved April 15, 2011, from Education.com:** Presidents' Day Activities This website has approximately 20 activities to complete with your students. The activities range from simple quick ideas to more detailed crafts for older children. The crafts require supplies that most classrooms already have in the room. The quill pens is a nice activity becuase it allows the student to work on handwriting while completing a fun craft to take home. The contributors to this website are mostly parents and teachers that have found activities and worksheets useful in the classroom. There are financial contributors, so their advertisements are contained within the website navigation.

**//KWHL Chart//. (2011). Retrieved April 14, 2011, from Worksheets Works:** KWHL Chart This link is to Worksheets Works website. This is where I created and found the KWHL Chart. This can be copied and given to students as ﻿detailed in my lesson plan.

**Scholastic. (2011). //Teaching Resources//. Retrieved April 16, 2011, from Scholastic :** "The President's Job" A brief description of the salary, term and some positions the president holds. This website is an excellent resource for many different President's Day activities. There are books that students can listen to on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. There is a section that contains pictures of the Presidents, their homes, memorials and even President Washington's dentures! This website also contains information in Spanish for bilingual or ESOL students.



**Homeschooling.com. (2011). //Abraham Lincoln Vocabulary//. Retrieved April 15, 2011, from Home schooling :** Abraham Lincoln Vocabulary Sheet

This worksheet was ten questions that relate to the following vocabulary words: Abraham Lincoln, General Robert E. Lee, ﻿Honest Abe, Emancipation Proclamation, John Wilkes Booth, Log Cabin, Civil War and Ford's Theater. These words are more challenging, however, the students find the information very interesting. This website has many advertisements, I would not use this as an internet resource for the classroom computer. There are too many other places for the students to wander. I think this worksheet is wonderful as a print out for use at centers.

**Classroom Jr.com. (2011). //Story Starters//. Retrieved April 15, 2011, from Classroom Jr. com: Story Starter** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">This is a great way to get your students thinking about George Washington. The paper is bright and colorful. This assignment would make a great classroom decorator and look great in the hallway leading to your classroom!