Presidents Day

People Who Were Presidents

100

This man was the first President of the United States. Who is he?

George Washington

200

The President is on the one-dollar bill. Who is he?

George Washington

300

This President led the country during the Civil War. Who is he?

Abraham Lincoln

400

This President helped write the Declaration of Independence and later became President. Who is he?

Thomas Jefferson

500

This President is famous for starting national parks and for being a conservationist. Who is he?

Theodore Roosevelt

Symbols & Celebrations

100

We celebrate Presidents Day with a day off from school or work. True or False

True

200

On Presidents Day, people sometimes see pictures of Presidents on money. Which piece of money has a President on it?

Dollar bill, quarter or penny

300

A common color used in Presidents Day decorations is the same as on the U.S. flag. Name one of those colors.

Red, White, or Blue

400

People sometimes visit a special building in Washington D.C. where the President lives. What is the name of that building?

The White House

500

This important American symbol has stripes and stars and is often shown when we talk about Presidents. What is it?

The American Flag (U.S. Flag)

Important Facts

100

Presidents Day is a day for remembering people who did what job?

Lead the country/President

200

We celebrate Presidents Day in which month of the year?

February

300

People often learn about Presidents who kept the country safe and made rules. Name one simple thing a President does. 

Lead the country

Make laws

Keep people safe

400

The people we remember on Presidents Day were chosen by voting. What is the word for when people choose leaders by voting?

Election

500

Long ago, Presidents helped the country grow and make new places safe. Give one example of how a President might help the country grow.

Build roads

Make new schools

Start parks

Presidents' Jobs

100

The President lives in a big white house. What do we call that house?

The White House

200

The President works with helpers who give advice. What are those helpers called?

Advisory or The Cabinet

300

The President meets leaders from other countries. What is the word for talking with other countries?

Diplomacy or Meeing Leaders

400

The President says "yes" or "no" to new laws. What is the shorter word for saying "yes" to a law?

Approve or Sign

500

The President gives a speech to the country to talk about plans. What do we call a short talk a leader gives to the nation?

An address or Speech