Presidents Day Activities PDF Download

Are you looking for meaningful yet inexpensive activities to promote your children's interest in America's national holidays? The "A Boy Learns to Bake" series is for you! Book 1 tells the story of a boy who bakes a cherry pie to celebrate Presidents' Day.Drawing on the heartwarming and humorous experience of teaching her son to bake, and on her knowledge of learning design, author Charlene A. Derby has created a unique resource for parents and teachers. The boy's interest in the Presidents' Day holiday is told in the story Cherry Pie."Be Curious" provides activities that explore the history of Presidents' Day and the folklore of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln. These activities support the reading and social studies standards for elementary school curriculum."Be Creative" provides the boy's cherry pie recipe, with suggestions on how to "level up" to a more difficult recipe. "Talk Like a Baker" defines the baking terms used in the story and activities."A Letter to Parents" explains why baking is a developmentally beneficial activity for children, one that helps build academic, social, and life skills. The Presidents' Day holiday represents a rich heritage for all citizens and residents of the United States of America. Cherry Pie allows you and your family to enjoy a stimulating conversation about the holiday while savoring a delicious dessert.