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:

Did you know…

• hundreds of people work at the White House to keep it running smoothly?
• that there’s a beekeeper who works at the White House?
• the President’s family is called the First Family?
• if a President isn’t married, a friend or relative may serve as the First Person?
• Presidential candidates can vote for themselves?
• William H. Harrison was President for only 32 days?
• George Washington lived in New York City when he was President?
• James Hoban won a contest to design the White House?
• British soldiers once set fire to the White House and it took three years to rebuild?
• it takes 570 gallons of paint to cover the exterior of the White House?
• the Oval Office has four exits?
• the President pardons one turkey each year at Thanksgiving and the turkey gets to live on a farm?
• the White House has 35 bathrooms and 28 fireplaces?
• the East Room is the biggest room in the White House and once hosted a prom?
• the White House has a bowling alley?
• many children lived at the White House and one child even roller-skated inside?
• more than 100 dogs have lived there, too?
• And two alligators?
• And a pony named Macaroni?
• And a hyena?
• But no pet FLYZZ?
• President Lincoln’s ghost is said to knock on doors?
• anyone can tour the White House for free?

If you’re looking for more books to inspire fun and engaging Presidents' Day activities, check out these great books for Presidents' Day. 

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