Presidents' Day Challenge

What is the date of Presidents' Day?

• February 29th

• First Monday of February

• March 15th

• Third Monday of February

Name one activity you can do on Presidents' Day.

• Go to the beach

• Attend a parade

• Watch a movie

• Go shopping

Who was the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• John F. Kennedy

What is the significance of Presidents' Day?

• It commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• It honors and celebrates the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

• It marks the anniversary of the first moon landing

• It celebrates the end of the American Civil War

What are some traditional foods eaten on Presidents' Day?

• Sushi, tacos, and spaghetti

• Hamburgers, hot dogs, and pizza

• Some traditional foods eaten on Presidents' Day include cherry pie, apple pie, and roast turkey.

• Fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, and cornbread

What are some popular games played on Presidents' Day?

• Presidents' Day soccer tournament

• Presidents' Day trivia, presidential bingo, presidential charades

• Presidents' Day knitting competition

• Presidents' Day chess championship

What are some crafts you can make for Presidents' Day?

• Baking a cake

• Knitting a scarf

• Building a birdhouse

• Making patriotic decorations, creating a presidential mask, or crafting a replica of the White House

What are some historical facts about Presidents' Day?

• Presidents' Day is a state holiday, not a federal holiday

• Presidents' Day only honors George Washington

• Presidents' Day is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated on the third Monday in February. It was originally established to honor George Washington's birthday, but now also includes Abraham Lincoln and other presidents.

• Presidents' Day is celebrated in July

What are some ways to celebrate Presidents' Day?

• Cleaning the house

• Watching a movie at home

• Going to the beach

• Visiting historical sites or museums related to the presidents

Why do we celebrate Presidents' Day?

• To commemorate the first moon landing

• To honor and recognize the contributions of the past and present presidents of the United States

• To celebrate the invention of the telephone

• To honor the discovery of electricity