Presidents’ Day Lesson Plan

Celebrate American history in a fun, hands-on way with this engaging Presidents’ Day Lesson Plan, designed just for preschoolers. This full-week unit is packed with creative, age-appropriate activities that help young learners explore key concepts like leadership, patriotism, and national symbols through songs, stories, crafts, movement, and sensory play. Kids will love building log cabins, sorting coins, making cherry snacks, and pretending to be president in a classroom Oval Office setup.

Each day includes themed circle time discussions, small group games, gross motor challenges, and art activities like finger-painted flags and hand-crafted hats. With activities like “Run for the Presidency” obstacle courses and coin-rubbing stations, learning is exciting, purposeful, and playful. Whether you’re planning a history week or simply want to introduce kids to civic concepts in a meaningful way, this lesson plan gives you everything you need to bring Presidents’ Day to life in the classroom.