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Meeting Abraham Lincoln – Say ‘Good morning’ to everyone – Today’s important person: Abraham Lincoln – Who was Abraham Lincoln? – He was the 16th President of the USA. – Share what you know about him – Maybe he wore a tall hat or freed some people? | Begin the class with a warm greeting to set a friendly atmosphere. Introduce Abraham Lincoln as an important historical figure. Encourage the children to share any prior knowledge they might have about him, which could include simple facts or even visual characteristics like his tall hat. This interactive approach will help gauge the children’s existing knowledge and make them feel involved in the learning process. Use this opportunity to correct any misconceptions and provide a foundation for further learning about Lincoln’s life and contributions.

Who Was Abraham Lincoln? – 16th President of the USA – Known for his tall hat – Lincoln wore a stovepipe hat, which was very tall! – Had a beard – One of the few presidents with a beard – Helped free people – He worked to end slavery and unite the country | Abraham Lincoln is an important figure in American history, and this slide introduces him to the students. Emphasize that he was the 16th president, which can be a fun fact for the kids to remember. Highlight his distinctive tall hat, which can be a visual cue for the children to recognize him in pictures. Mention his beard as another characteristic feature. Explain his role in helping to free many people through the Emancipation Proclamation and his efforts to keep the country together during the Civil War. Use simple language and relatable terms to help the kindergarteners understand his significance. You can bring a toy hat or show a picture of Lincoln to make the learning more interactive.

Abraham Lincoln’s Early Life – Born in a log cabin – A small house made of logs – Grew up on a farm – Worked with animals and plants – Loved reading books – Books were his best friends – Learned without much school – Self-taught from reading | This slide introduces young students to Abraham Lincoln’s humble beginnings. Emphasize that Lincoln was born in a simple log cabin, which is a small house made from tree logs. Explain that he grew up on a farm, where he helped with farm work and was surrounded by nature. Highlight his love for reading, which shows that books can be wonderful companions and teachers. Despite not attending school frequently, Lincoln’s dedication to reading allowed him to learn a great deal on his own. Encourage the children to appreciate their own opportunities to learn and to develop a love for reading just like Lincoln did.

Abraham Lincoln: A Friend to Freedom – Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation – It was like a very big letter for freedom – It helped free many enslaved people – Many people got to live free lives because of it – He believed in fairness and equality – Lincoln wanted everyone to have the same rights – His actions changed America | This slide introduces President Abraham Lincoln’s contribution to freedom and equality in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation was a significant document that declared the freedom of slaves in the Confederate states during the Civil War. It’s important to convey the concept of fairness and equality in simple terms that Kindergarten students can understand. Emphasize that Lincoln’s actions were aimed at making sure everyone is treated the same, which is a fundamental value in our society. Use simple language and relatable examples to explain these complex ideas, such as comparing the Emancipation Proclamation to a ‘big letter for freedom’ that helped many people. Encourage the children to think about what it means to be fair and to treat others equally.

Abraham Lincoln: A Leader for Liberty – Lincoln led during the Civil War – A difficult period with many battles – He gave the Gettysburg Address – A speech that is remembered today – Spoke about freedom and equality – Believed all people should be treated the same – Helped to keep the country united | Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States and is remembered as a strong leader who guided the country through the Civil War, a challenging time when the United States was divided. He delivered the Gettysburg Address, a powerful and famous speech, emphasizing the importance of freedom, equality, and unity. It’s important to convey to the students that Lincoln’s leadership helped to end the war and keep the country together. Use simple language to explain these concepts and consider reading a part of the Gettysburg Address to the class to make the history come alive.

Remembering Abraham Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln was a great president – There’s a big Lincoln statue in D.C. – The statue is in our capital, Washington, D.C. – It’s called the Lincoln Memorial – The memorial is a place to remember him – People visit to honor his work – Visiting is a way to say thank you to Lincoln | This slide is aimed at introducing Kindergarten students to Abraham Lincoln and the ways in which he is commemorated. Emphasize Lincoln’s role as a significant figure in American history and explain that the Lincoln Memorial is a symbol of gratitude and respect for his contributions. Encourage the children to think about the importance of remembering great leaders and their impact on our lives. You can also mention that people from all over the country, and even the world, come to see the Lincoln Memorial, which shows how loved and important Abraham Lincoln was to many people.

Class Activity: Craft a Lincoln Hat – Let’s make tall Lincoln hats! – Use construction paper for crafting – Decorate your hat creatively – Share a Lincoln fact wearing your hat – Maybe something about his role as President or the Gettysburg Address | This activity is designed to engage students with a hands-on craft that also reinforces what they’ve learned about Abraham Lincoln. Provide each student with black construction paper and assist them in forming it into a tall hat, similar to the one Lincoln famously wore. Encourage creativity in decorating the hats with stars, stripes, or images of log cabins. Once the hats are made, each student will wear their hat and share one fact they’ve learned about Abraham Lincoln. This could be a fact about his life, his time as President, or his famous speeches. This activity will help solidify their knowledge in a fun and interactive way. Possible variations of the activity could include writing a short sentence about Lincoln inside the hat or drawing a picture related to his life.