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George Washington's Birthday

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George Washington's Birthday

George Washington's Birthday

George Washington was born on February 22nd in 1732. President's Day, which is celebrated on the 3rd Monday in February, honors Washington and Lincoln. Find ideas for crafts, games, and other activities.

Crafts to Make:

  • Use thickened frosting or glue and pretzel sticks to make log cabins.
  • Make a cherry tree craft.
  • Make quarter rubbings by putting a coin under a sheet of thin paper and rubbing it with the side of a crayon or pencil lead.
  • Make some of these Related Crafts.

Other Things To Do:

  • What do you think it would be like to be a president?
  • Sort, stack, and count quarters!
  • Have cherry pie for a snack.
  • George Washington - Check out this information from the White House.
  • Visit the White House online.

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