Patriotic Holidays
Learn about Presidents' Day and why we honor presidents
Understand how leaders can serve others
Recognize two important presidents: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
“Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are ordained by God.”
— Romans 13:1 (WEB)God gives leaders to help guide and protect people
Gather students and ask, 'What do you know about Presidents' Day?' Allow children to share what they've heard. Explain that Presidents' Day is a special day when we remember great leaders who helped our country.
Presidents are people who help lead our country and make important decisions. Two very special presidents we remember are George Washington (our first president) and Abraham Lincoln. Washington helped create our country, and Lincoln helped make sure all people could be free.
Students will create a simple portrait of a president, focusing on drawing what they've learned about leadership and serving others.
Simpler: Provide a pre-drawn outline to color
Challenge: Write one sentence about the president's good qualities
Remind students that good leaders love and serve others, just like Jesus showed us how to serve.
Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us leaders. Help us to pray for them and to be kind helpers too.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about another special holiday that honors people who protect our country!
“It is an abomination for kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.”
— Proverbs 16:12 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Royal Wave Memory Game
Presidents' Day combines celebrations of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln's birthdays
Children might not understand complex historical concepts
Understanding of basic leadership concepts and empathy
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