170 Presidents and American Symbols: Supplemental Guide
- Retelling the Legend of George Washington and the Cherry Tree
Your child will hear the legend—a story from long ago that is not completely true—
about George Washington. Ask your child to retell this legend to you. Ask your child how
this legend is a good example of honesty.- Sayings and Phrases: A Dog is Man’s Best Friend
Your child will learn the saying, “a dog is man’s best friend,” when s/he hears about
President Obama’s family dog, Bo. This saying means that dogs are extremely loyal
companions and can be like a man’s best friend.- Read Aloud Each Day
Set aside time to read to your child each day. The local library or your child’s teacher
may have a variety of books about presidents and American symbols. A list of books
relevant to this topic is attached to this letter.Be sure to let your child know how much you enjoy hearing about what s/he is
learning at school.Recommended Resources for Presidents and American Symbols
Trade Book List
- A. Lincoln and Me, by Louise Borden and illustrated by Ted
Lewin (Scholastic Paperbacks, 2009) ISBN 978-0439862776 - Abe Lincoln’s Dream, by Lane Smith (Roaring Brook Press,
2012) ISBN 978-1596436084 - Abe Lincoln’s Hat (Step into Reading, Step 2), by Martha
Brenner (Random House Books for Young Readers, 1994)
ISBN 978-0679849773 - Abraham Lincoln (Real People), by Pamela Walker (Children’s
Press, 2000) ISBN 978-0516235868 - Abraham Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books, by Kay Winters
and illustrated by Nancy Carpenter (Aladdin, 2006) ISBN
978-1416912682 - Barack Obama, Son of Promise, Child of Hope, by Nikki
Grimes and illustrated by Bryan Collier (Simon and Schuster
Books for Young Readers, 2008) ISBN 978-1442440920