If I Were President Paper Puppet
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"If I Were President Paper Puppet" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
8 pages in this set
If I Were President Paper Puppet for K to 2nd grade: build a paper bag president from head, eye, mouth, hair and jacket pieces, then write its speech. Part of our Presidents' Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
You need a lunch bag 5 inches wide. An adult reads the steps aloud; children glue the head to the bottom flap and the mouth just under it, so lifting the flap makes the puppet talk. They then write a speech, or tell it to an adult who writes it lightly to trace, and give it with a hand in the bag.
What students will practice
- Teaches Kindergarten to 2nd grade students what Presidents' Day honors and who George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were.
- Practices coloring, cutting and following numbered steps to make something to keep or share.
- Made for Kindergarten to 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the If I Were President Paper Puppet?
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You need a lunch bag 5 inches wide. An adult reads the steps aloud; children glue the head to the bottom flap and the mouth just under it, so lifting the flap makes the puppet talk. They then write a speech, or tell it to an adult who writes it lightly to trace, and give it with a hand in the bag.
What is the If I Were President Paper Puppet?
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Seven pages after the cover. Page 1 lists what you need with 7 steps and a finished puppet. Pages 2 to 5 have the head and six pairs of eyes, four mouths, three hair pieces, and a jacket and tie. Pages 6 and 7 are speech pages, and page 6 starts with If I were president, I would to trace.
Can I use the If I Were President Paper Puppet at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 2nd Grade Presidents' Day resources are there?
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3 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 34 Presidents' Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Presidents' Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Presidents' Day resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 5-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Presidents' Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 8 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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