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George Washington Word Mat

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

"George Washington 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.

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George Washington Word Mat
George Washington Word Mat

George Washington Word Mat for 3rd to 5th grade: 12 terms with short meanings, from surveyor and Continental Army to Mount Vernon and two terms. Part of our Presidents' Day holiday activities collection.

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How do I use this resource?

Keep a copy on each desk while students read and write about George Washington. They can check spellings and meanings here when drafting a report or filling in his flap book.

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 George Washington Word Mat?

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Keep a copy on each desk while students read and write about George Washington. They can check spellings and meanings here when drafting a report or filling in his flap book.

What is the George Washington 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 first president, Virginia, Mount Vernon, surveyor, Continental Army, general, Revolutionary War, Constitution, two terms, Martha Washington, Father of His Country and quarter. The Mount Vernon box states that he enslaved hundreds of people there.

Can I use the George Washington 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

Grade3rd Grade to 5th Grade
SubjectResources
TopicHoliday Activities
Pages1 page
DifficultyMedium

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