Presidents Day Activities

Presidents Day is on Monday February 20th, 2012

In the United States, Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February.

Back in 1885 it was designated as George Washington's Birthday.

But since 1871, it is changed to Presidents Day to honore both George Washington born on Feb. 22, 1732 and Abraham Lincoln born on Feb. 12, 1809.

Presidents Day Activities Sheets and Coloring Pages

Free President Day coloring pages for the children to draw and decorate the classroom.

Happy Presidents Day
Find Lincoln's Hats
Presidents Day Dot-to-Dot
Presidents Day Maze

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Presidents Day Songs

Fun and easy songs to sing on Presidents Day.

Mr. Lincoln

(Sing To: "If You're Happy and You Know It")

Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Lincoln,
You were brave.
Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Lincoln,
You were good.
You stood for what was right,
You did not give up the fight,
Mr. Lincoln, you were brave,
You were good!

Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Lincoln,
You were brave.
Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Lincoln,
You were good.
You served our country well,
Your praises we will tell,
Mr. Lincoln, you were brave,
You were good!

George Washington

Sing To: Yankee Doodle

Washington was a great man,
The father of our country,
He led in war, He led in peace,
The father of our country.
Many stories, they are told,
Many tales abound,

Of this great man who led our land,The father of our country.

Do You Know?

Sing To Mary Had a Little Lamb

Do you know who's on the penny?
On the penny? On the penny?
Do you know who's on the penny?
Abraham Lincoln.

Do you know who's on the quarter?
On the quarter? On the quarter?
Do you know who's on the quarter?
George Washington.

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President Day Recipes

Lincoln's Hat Cupcakes

2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup water
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 ounces melted unsweetened baking chocolate

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper liners.

Combine all ingredients into large mixing bowl.
Mix at medim speed for 3 minutes.
Fill liners 1/2 to 2/3 full of batter.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 10 minutes then remove from pan, and place on wire racks to cool completely.

Slice a thin piece from the top and turn cupcake upside down
Frost with chocolate icing.

Insert a little American flag on top of hat.

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