Abraham Lincoln Word Mat
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Abraham Lincoln Word Mat" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). 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.
Abraham Lincoln Word Mat for 3rd to 5th grade: 12 terms with short meanings, including Union, Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address. Part of our Presidents' Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Students keep it beside them when they read and write about Abraham Lincoln. Ask them to use at least three of the terms in a paragraph about his presidency.
What students will practice
- Teaches 3rd to 5th grade students what Presidents' Day honors and who George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were.
- Gives children a picture word bank to check while they read, talk and write.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Abraham Lincoln Word Mat?
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Students keep it beside them when they read and write about Abraham Lincoln. Ask them to use at least three of the terms in a paragraph about his presidency.
What is the Abraham Lincoln Word Mat?
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One page with 12 boxes, each with a term, a small icon and a short meaning. The terms are 16th president, log cabin, Kentucky, Illinois, lawyer, Honest Abe, Civil War, Union, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, top hat and penny.
Can I use the Abraham Lincoln Word Mat at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th 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 3rd Grade to 5th Grade Presidents' Day resources are there?
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9 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 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. 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 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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