Presidents’ Day Lesson Plan & Worksheets | Grades 2–5 | George Washington & Abraham Lincoln

Celebrate Presidents’ Day with this engaging, age-appropriate Presidents’ Day lesson plan and worksheet pack for grades 2–5! This low-prep resource helps students understand George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and the role of the President through discussion, hands-on activities, and meaningful reflection.

What’s Included

• 120-minute detailed Presidents’ Day lesson plan
• Step-by-step teacher directions
• Student Presidents’ Day worksheet (multiple sections)
• Answer key for easy grading
• Hands-on activity ideas (coins, hats, profiles, art)
• Review games and discussion prompts
• Family home-connection letter
• Assessment options (formal & informal)
• Vocabulary, fun facts, and teacher notes
• Standards-aligned content for elementary classrooms

How It Works in the Classroom

This Presidents’ Day resource is designed to be flexible and easy to use:

• Use for whole-group social studies lessons
• Perfect for February holiday instruction
• Works well for centers, stations, or rotations
• Great for sub plans or patriotic-themed weeks
• Print-and-go worksheets keep prep minimal
• Students learn through discussion, visuals, crafts, movement games, and writing — keeping engagement high for all learners.

Standards & Learning Goals

Students will:

• Understand what Presidents’ Day is and when it occurs
• Learn the role of the President of the United States
• Identify key facts about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
• Recognize important presidential symbols
• Develop appreciation for American history and civic traditions
• Practice reading, writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills

Aligned with:

• Social Studies: American history & government
• ELA: Informational text, vocabulary, writing
• Math: Calendar & money concepts
• Arts: Patriotic symbols & historical art

Why Teachers Love It

Low-prep and easy to follow

• Age-appropriate explanations of complex topics
• Includes worksheets AND hands-on activities
• Encourages leadership, honesty, and fairness
• Works across multiple grade levels (2–5)
• Ideal for February planning and patriotic holidays

Download Today

Make Presidents’ Day meaningful, engaging, and stress-free with this complete Presidents’ Day lesson plan and worksheet pack. Your students will love learning about Washington and Lincoln — and you’ll love how easy it is to teach!