Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate Presidents Day with your elementary students? This If I Were President activity combines creative writing with a hands-on flip book craft. Students reflect on what it would be like to serve as President while creating a personalized booklet perfect for February bulletin boards or winter door displays. Just print, go, and watch your students get excited about Presidents Day! Learn more about this If I Were President activity below!
What Does the If I Were President Activity Resource Include?
This If I Were President Activity resource includes…
- Teacher guide that walks you through implementing the resource.
- Flip book printables (If I Were President cover, I Would Live…, I Would Spend My Days…, I Would Pass Laws to, and 5 Reasons You Should Vote for Me).
- 2 page toppers to choose from (White House coloring page and bald eagle coloring page).
- Lined paper version of each flip book printable (These optional pages include lines and thematic clipart for each of the flip book tabbed props. If you want to make this an even more detailed Presidents Day writing activity you can have your students write about each of the prompts and simply stack it underneath its matching prompt in the flip book).
Why Teachers Love the If I Were President Activity
Teachers love the If I Were President Activity because…
- This February craft activity requires no prep – Just print and go!
- The finished projects can be used to create easy February bulletin boards or door decor.
- The activities are open-ended, so you can continue to use them even if you change grade levels in the future.
- Students are highly engaged when working on these activities, so they’ll be on task and learning.
- Parents love seeing these types of projects.
Why Students Love the If I Were President Activity
Students love the If I Were President Activity because…
- They love thinking creatively about what they would do if they were president, from where they’d live to the laws they’d pass.
- The flip book format turns their writing into a fun, interactive booklet they’re proud to share.
- With options to draw, color, and write, students enjoy personalizing it to make each section their own.
- They engage with real-life civic ideas while still having a blast with the prompts.
- They love seeing their projects celebrated by having it posted on the classroom door or bulletin board.
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