18 Easy President’s Day Activities and Crafts

How to make fun Presidents Day activities and crafts for kids.  These easy President’s Day activities include President t-shirts, Abe Lincoln toss, word search, memory cards, bingo, Abe Lincoln hat, edible cabin, George Washington wig, kid coins, photo booth props and a mobile.

Here are easy President’s Day activities with lots of pictures so you can make them at home as fun activities for kids, preschool, or even a play date.

President’s Day

1.  President’s Day T-Shirts {Tutorial} ~ These t-shirts would be a fun craft to make with the kiddos while they are out of school today.  Although perfect for President’s Day, they are cute and clever enough to wear year round.  You can print out the template for free and follow the tutorial for making your own freezer paper stencils.

2.  President’s Day Photo Booth Props ~ How fun are these photo booth props?!  They’re simple to make too!  Grab some card stock and glue because these are a definite must have for President’s Day!

When is President’s Day?

When is Presidents Day?  Presidents’ Day in 2013 is on Monday, the 18th of February.  In the United States, Presidents Day is always celebrated on the third Monday of February.

Presidents Day is a federal holiday officially designated as George Washington’s Birthday on February 22. While the holiday is officially Washington’s Birthday, it has become known as “President’s Day”, honoring both Washington and Lincoln, as well as all the other men who have served as president.

Presidents Day Activities

3.  Patriotic Popcorn Treat {Activities for Kids} ~This is a perfect treat for any patriotic holiday! All ages will love to eat this yummy snack, and if you need an activity for your kids to help out with, let them pour in the sprinkles and other fun add in’s!  Enjoy!

4.  Presidents’ Day Muffin Tin Meal ~ Made out of watermelon, string cheese, cucumbers, pretzels, and George Washington sandwich.

Presidents Day Crafts

5.  Kid Coins ~ This is such a fun craft for children to make after a lesson in currency and the President’s on them.  Using shrinky dinks children can design their own coins.

6.  President’s Day Mobile {free printable} ~ Free printable pages to create a mobile with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.  Simply download, print, color and assemble.

7.  Abraham Lincoln’s Log Cabin ~ Another super-simple President’s Day craft project. This isn’t something that kids will be able to keep, but it’s a fun little project that will let them play with their food!

8.  Popsicle Stick Log Cabin ~ Kids love to glue things together.  They will especially have fun making Abraham Lincoln’s log cabin on construction paper.

9.  Presidential Powdered Wig ~ Not only will the kids have fun making these wigs, but they’ll have a blast wearing and playing with them.

10.  Paper Plate Abe Lincoln Hat ~ This paper plate Abe Lincoln hat is simple enough that little ones can even get involved. It’s a fun craft for Presidents’ Day.

Presidents Day Printables

11.  Patriotic Bingo ~ Enjoy a fun game of patriotic bingo with the kids during Election Day.

12.  American President’s Cards ~ Print these free President cards for a game of memory and learn the Presidents of the United States at the same time! You could also cut out the cards, mount them on red, white and blue card, and string them as a banner.

 13.  President’s Day Printables ~ Download and print these adorable free cupcake toppers and flags to decorate treats/snacks for President’s Day.

Presidents Day Worksheets

14.  President’s Day Word Search ~ Don’t be puzzled about President’s Day activities. Just print out out these puzzles to keep hands and minds busy.

15.  Abe Lincoln Toss ~ Print the free sheet and grab a penny for a game of toss.  Record the amount of heads or tales.

16.  George Washington vs. Abraham Lincoln ~ This activity is a fun way for children to learn about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln fluency and fact sorting sheets.

Presidents Day Coloring Pages

17.  U.S. History Printables ~ Here are a bunch of great printables for helping kids learn about U.S. history.  Free downloads include an American Presidents card game, Mount Rushmore coloring pages, and much more.

18.  George Washington Coloring Page ~ A simple coloring page of the first President of the United States, George Washington.

More President’s Day Ideas:

• 21 Fun Presidents Day Activities & Crafts
• DIY President’s Day Lunch
• President’s Day Printable Worksheets 

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Laurie

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