Fun Resources to Learn About American Presidents
One of the major parts of both American History and current events is the study of our American Presidents. From the basic facts to more intimate details of each one’s life, we learn and are possibly intrigued by the facts we gather. A great way to learn about American Presidents is through books.
Not only have I collected a few varied book resources to help your student learn about American Presidents, but I have also gathered a few fun hands on things and printables too!
Books to Learn About American Presidents
1. Our Presidents Rock
This book by Juliette Turner begins with a great introduction about how anyone can become President.
Our Presidents Rock!
I love how this book not only gives rote facts, but also fun facts, and a glimpse into their lives too!
I think my favorite section is “What Has He Done For Me Lately“.
In this section it tells you how what the President did during their term in office is still doing for us now. Things like the 16th amendment being passed during Taft’s administration which gives us our present day income taxes. This offers real time (how does it affect me) insight for students to grasp on to instead of just a history of dates and actions.
{I recently received this book for review from ZonderKidz. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for more details.}
2. The New Big Book of U.S. Presidents
This book by Todd Davis includes fascinating facts about each President, and includes an American History Timeline.
The New Big Book of U.S. Presidents
3. I Wish I Knew That: U.S. Presidents
I Wish I Knew That: U.S. Presidents: Cool Stuff You Need To Know
I think that knowing things beyond just their rote facts helps to make each of them become more real, and relatable as an actual person and not just a figure head of our country.
4. Hands on Fun with American Presidents & The White House
Printable Resources to Learn About American Presidents
- FREE Printable U.S. President Flashcards
- Presidents Fact Sheets
- Presidents Lapbook with Study Guide
- Presidents Time-Line Game
- FREE Presidents Lapbook & Notebook
- President Bios Copywork
- FREE President’s Day Lapbook
Other Fun Learn About American Presidents Activities
1. Learning the American Presidents Through Song
2. President Adams’ Alligator – a fun look at the Presidents through their pets.
January 8, 2015 @ 9:58 am
I actually have a couple of the books you listed and I agree, they are great for kids (and parents!). Thank you so much for the list of printables too. Glad the kids will have an educational way to stay entertained on their day off, especially since the freezing temperatures where we are will assuredly keep them indoors.
January 8, 2015 @ 12:32 pm
Corinne, I love have quick reference little units like where we can read a book, watch a short video, do an activity or two. Glad you found it useful! It is in the teens and less here so I get the stay inside factor!
January 13, 2015 @ 12:22 pm
What a great post to share with Presidents Day right around the corner. It always good to give children some information about the holiday they get off from school. Thanks for sharing!
January 13, 2015 @ 2:44 pm
Thanks Robin! I too like my kids to know something about why we are “celebrating” a holiday. It makes it more than just a day off, and allows them to get a greater depth of understanding that the world does not just revolve around them.
January 14, 2015 @ 11:54 am
Thanks for sharing on How To Get Organized At Home:)
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