George Washington Lapbook for 2nd to 8th Grades
In this George Washington lapbook, your students can explore the world of George Washington and learn some of the truths, myths, and legends about the first President of the United States.
Not only was George Washington the first President of the United States of America, but he was also the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army that fought England for Independence. Do you know that he didn’t even want to be President? It’s true!
Your students will learn about the life of George Washington, life during the Colonial times, whether the stories about George Washington’s teeth and the cherry tree are true, and much more in this fun & educational George Washington Lapbook!
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If this is your first time completing a lapbook, read this first to learn how to fold your folders to create the lapbook base.
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Resources for the George Washington Lapbook
Library List
Meet George Washington by Joan Heilbroner
. . . If You Grew Up with George Washington by Ruth Belov Gross (OR if you can’t find this one, use A Picture Book of George Washington by David Adler)
George Washington’s Teeth by Deborah Chandra You can find an ebook of this title on Open Library
The Washington Monument by Elaine Landau You can find an ebook of this title on Open Library
Mount Rushmore by Andrew Santella You can find an ebook of this title on Open Library
Phoebe the Spy by Judith Berry Griffin You can find an ebook of this title on Open Library
Online Resources
The books in the list above include all of the information your kids will need to complete this lapbook. However, these additional videos can help reinforce what your kids have learned.
Meet George Washington: Father of Our Country
Little George and the Cherry Tree
It’s History: Washington and the Washington Monument This video does a great job of explaining why the Washington monument was built. Probably best for middle school (and parents, too!)
This video about the Washington Monument is better for elementary kiddos.
Just for Fun
Liberty’s Kids Episode: Washington Takes Command
Animated Hero Classics: General George Washington
Activities for the George Washington Lapbook
Timeline Activity Sheet – Fill in important dates in George Washington’s life.
Education Activity Sheet – Write in the book about George Washington’s education.
Rules of Conduct Activity Sheet – Write some of the rules George wrote as a child and tried to live by all his life.
Cherry Tree Activity Sheet – In this book, write about the legend of George Washington and the cherry tree. Is this story true?
Family Activity Sheet – Fill in the names of George Washington’s parents, siblings, wife, and step-children.
Surveyor Activity Sheet – Write about how George Washington became a surveyor.
Soldier Activity Sheet – Answer the questions about George Washington’s times in the army.
Geography Activity Sheet – Find the names of places that have been named after George Washington.
President Activity Sheet – Write about how George Washington became President of the United States.
Continental Congress Activity Sheet – Write about George Washington’s role in the Continental Congress. Did he sign the Declaration of Independence?
Mount Vernon Activity Sheet – Write about Mount Vernon during the time of Washington, and about what it is used for now.
Money Activity Sheet – How and when did George Washington’s image come to be used on the dollar bill and quarter?
Monument Activity Sheet – Write about the Washington Monument.
Mount Rushmore Activity Sheet – Write about Mount Rushmore.
Teeth Activity Sheet – Write about George Washington’s teeth.
Phoebe Fraunces Activity Sheet – Write about how Phoebe saved George Washington’s life.
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