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President's Day Lesson Plans and Worksheets
Teachers can help students realize that the the President's Day long weekend is dedicated to honoring some important Americans.
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President’s Day Crafts
President's Day is a good time for children to learn a little about the history of our country and to begin to think about what makes a good leader.
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Presidents Day Activities for Kids
Celebrate Presidents Day with the following educational online activities for children that are child-friendly, fun and free.
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Celebrate Presidents' Day Learning History
Students hear of the sales and campaigns. Let them learn much more about the presidency with a variety of learning activities in history as well as reading and writing.
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It's Time to End Presidents' Day!
A Wake-up Call Regarding a Holiday That Used to Mean Something
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Lesson Ideas for President's Day
Have students take responsibility for their own learning as you teach about each president this February.
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Let's Celebrate February
Check out all these cool happenings in February. Includes ideas and activities for kids crafts.
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Music for Presidents' Day
This Presidents' Day weekend, investigate Aaron Copland's "Lincoln's Portrait" and the album "George Washington: Music for the First President."
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President's Day Cherry Feast
Cherry's and President's Day go hand in hand because of the legend of cutting down the cherry tree and not telling a lie. Commemorate the day with a cherry feast.
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President's Day In The United States
This article includes information on the history of the President's of the United States.
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President's Day Writing Prompts
Are you tired of struggling with getting your child to write a story? Use these writing prompts based on President's Day to get the juices flowing.
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The Truth Behind President's Day Myths
You have the day off from school or work. Shopping for President's Day bargains is on your mind. But do you have any idea who is responsible for this day of leisure?
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Fun in February!
February is the shortest month of the year, but a month that is packed with many learning opportunities. Enjoy these different activities and have some fun in February!
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Abe Lincoln Log Cabin Project
Kids use cardboard and construction paper to construct a log cabin. This is a fun project.
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Advice for New Couples on a Holiday Weekend
Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is a perfect opportunity for new couples to cement their relationship by planning extra, but not unlimited, time together.
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Honoring America's Holidays
Holiday celebrations usually consist of days off work, family get-togethers, parties, and shopping sprees. Should Americans honor the holidays differently? If so, how?
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President Presentation Lesson
For President's Day or any time of the year, assign students to research chosen U.S. presidents, make a visual aid, write the speech and present the information.
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Sweet as Cherry Pie
It is American tradition to serve cherry pie on President's Day. Here are three lucious recipes and you're going to want to try all of them.
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Washington's New Birthday
How adoption of a new calendar removed eleven days from the year and changed when George Washington, and a new nation, would celebrate his birthday.
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Two for February
This month I'd like to share two great Jean Fritz books that you can use while celebrating President's Day and the birthdays of two great American Presidents.
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2009 Bank Holidays – Days Banks Are Closed
2009 bank holidays- Bank of America, BB&T banking holiday schedules are similar. How do days off match up to official federal government holidays, stock market closings?
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2009 Postal Holidays, U.S Post Office Closings
Learn 2009 postal holidays; what days U.S. won't get mail delivery. Find out if the post office is closed on Fourth of July or Memorial, New Year's & Thanksgiving Days.
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Bad US Presidents, Good Road Trip
Tour the homes of bad U.S. presidents Buchanan and Harding for insight on how bad timing or corruption can make or break a presidency.
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Creative Book Report Formats
Getting kids to write reports about books they've read can be difficult but making the format creative and fun can help them learn the basics.
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Official 2009 U.S. Federal Government Holidays
See 2009 legal U.S. government holidays & commonly mistaken official time off - July 3rd, November 27th. Days of observance include Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
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United States Federal Holidays in 2009
A list of official 2009 federal holidays, the exact dates they fall on, and days the post office will be closed (no mail delivery).
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United States Federal Holidays in 2010
Official 2010 federal holidays & days the post office will likely be closed. Commonly mistaken government holidays - the day after Thanksgiving or Christmas, Good Friday.
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Calico Ghost Town
Ever wonder what it would be like to visit an old mining town? Wonder what really goes on in those Ghost towns? Then you will want to visit Calico, CA
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Mugabe Celebrates 83rd Birthday
Zimbabwe appears to be on verge of implosion. While the president reaffirmed his grip on the country, the IMF maintained its suspension of aid to the impoverished nation.
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School Holidays
Memorial Day is a day for celebration, but for parents who have to work, it is inconvenient to find childcare. Several other holidays are even more disputed.
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2009 Stock Market Holidays
Hours of operation, holidays and early closings for the NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX, TSE and TSX Venture Exchange for 2009. Includes links to NASDAQ stock quotes and more.
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Abraham Lincoln on the Silver Screen
Despite being one of American history's most enduing figures, Abraham Lincoln has been absent from movie screens for years. Conditions today may reverse that trend.
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An Occasion For Mother
Surprisingly, for some Filipino Americans Mother's Day is just another date in the calendar. There are reasons why we should take another look at this worthy occasion.
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Free U.S. Flag Day Coloring Pages for Children
Get printable U.S. Flag Day coloring sheets - patriotic American flag, eagle images. Download free patriotic kids' worksheets with White House, Liberty Bell, star themes.
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Impeachment Trial: Should Clinton be Censured?
A Senate vote to censure President Clinton over the Lewinsky scandal could be the only opportunity left for lawmakers to give the president a well-deserved bop upside the head.
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Meeting Federal Goals Constitution Day
In 2005, the Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement announced that schools receiving federal funding must recognize the Constitution on September 17th.
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National Engineers Week 2008
National Engineers Week occurs in February each year, and is held to create awareness of the contributions of engineers to society.
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The Lions In Winter
Covered in snow or bathed in ice, the lions flanking the entrance to the New York City Library greet visitors with an austere beauty actually enhanced by winter weather.
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Civil Religion in Obama's 2009 Inaugural Address
Many examples of civil religion can be found in President Obama's 2009 Inaugural Address.
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Cold Winter On Tap in Eastern US
Joe Bastardi released his annual winter synopsis on Wednesday, and said weather could be especially severe in December and February.
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How to Increase Voter Turnout?
A look at how we can encourage people to go out and vote. How can we do this? What would work best?
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Impeachment Trial: What Do We Do Now?
We ranted and raved over the trial we loved to hate -- President Clinton's impeachment trial. But now that it's over, Washington has been in the grip of impeachment trial withdrawals.
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Improving Saltwater Results Part II: Tide and "Temps"
Factors that influence Saltwater Fishing Results.
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Printable Memorial Day Coloring Pages for Kids
Print free Memorial Day coloring page activities for children. Get patriotic U.S. flag coloring sheets, a White House image & Statue of Liberty printable worksheet.
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The Oath
Reflections on an Ancient as Well as (Very) American Tradition
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2008 Advertising Themes
The Olympics, the political conventions, the elections, leap day, the landing on Mars and some exciting anniversaries give advertisers lots of potential themes in 2008.
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ABRAHAM AND MARY : Love Is Eternal
A look at the love that filled the life of the man who stood behind the shadows of the Civil War.
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Animagic Rankin/Bass Here Comes Peter Cottontail
A review for parents of the classic Rankin/Bass Easter television special Here Comes Peter Cottontail includes suggestions - related books and kids' Easter activities.
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Blizzard!
While the media rush to call any severe or heavy snowstorm a blizzard, true blizzards have a strict definition according to meteorologists, and snow need not even fall in a blizzard. Blizzards take on different characteristics when they rage around North America, combining wind and temperature and snow into a variety of recipes, though they all start as low pressure systems.
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Celebrating Thanksgiving in France
Although not a French holiday, a savory Thanksgiving meal can be had in France. American restaurants and associations trim the tables for this culinary and family feast.
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