Grades
PreK - 2
Did You Know? 23 Facts From Fly Guy to Celebrate Presidents' Day
Teach your students about the White House — with Fly Guy as your tour guide!
Looking for an engaging read to celebrate Presidents' Day with your students? In Fly Guy Presents: The White House, the famous fly and his human best friend, Buzz, take students on a tour of one of the most well-known homes in the world — the White House. This entertaining read makes learning about past presidents fun and is a great introduction to the executive branch of government for students.
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From teaching students about different text features, like sidebars, bold font, and photographs, to prompting class discussions about the presidency, this book brings the facts to life and is the perfect activity for Presidents' Day or teaching about American history and civics any time of the year.
Before reading aloud to students, engage them in a did-you-know? activity to build excitement before entering the White House. Here are a few facts from the book about past and present occupants of the White House that may surprise your students this Presidents' Day:
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