Presidents’ Day is a great opportunity to explore American history in a way that feels hands on, creative, and accessible for children of many ages. This printable worksheet pack is designed to work well for lesson plans at home or in the classroom, with activities that support social studies, U.S. history, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and creative expression. It works as a fun activity for children of grades 1st grade through 5th grade, with several pages that can also be adapted for middle school, older students, or even adult education looking for light enrichment.
These free Presidents’ Day worksheets combine learning and play, making them a great way to introduce American presidents, important symbols, and key ideas connected to the United States.
What Is Presidents’ Day? History and Meaning
Presidents’ Day, also written as President’s Day, is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February. It originally honored Washington’s Birthday, marking the birth of George Washington, America’s first president. Over time, it grew to recognize great presidents across American history, including Abraham Lincoln and other U.S. presidents who shaped the nation.
Today, Presidents’ Day is often used in schools to explore presidential history, American holidays, the contributions of George Washington, the accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln, and broader topics like the Declaration of Independence, presidential elections, and American symbols such as the White House and the American flag.
Here’s a brief list of all U.S. presidents, from current day until George Washington, starting with the most recent and working backwards:
- Donald Trump
- Joe Biden
- Donald Trump
- Barack Obama
- George W. Bush
- Bill Clinton
- George H. W. Bush
- Ronald Reagan
- Jimmy Carter
- Gerald Ford
- Richard Nixon
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- John F. Kennedy
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Harry S. Truman
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Herbert Hoover
- Calvin Coolidge
- Warren G. Harding
- Woodrow Wilson
- William Howard Taft
- Theodore Roosevelt
- William McKinley
- Grover Cleveland
- Benjamin Harrison
- Grover Cleveland
- Chester A. Arthur
- James A. Garfield
- Rutherford B. Hayes
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Andrew Johnson
- Abraham Lincoln
- James Buchanan
- Franklin Pierce
- Millard Fillmore
- Zachary Taylor
- James K. Polk
- John Tyler
- William Henry Harrison
- Martin Van Buren
- Andrew Jackson
- John Quincy Adams
- James Monroe
- James Madison
- Thomas Jefferson
- John Adams
- George Washington
Free Printable Presidents Day Worksheets / Activity Mats
Each page in this Presidents’ Day worksheet pack focuses on reinforcing key ideas from American history in a simple, engaging way. The activities repeat familiar formats so children can work independently while still building confidence and understanding.
The first president’s day activity page introduces Presidents’ Day through a large themed layout that combines coloring, puzzles, and early learning tasks. Children are encouraged to explore American symbols, early presidents, and important landmarks while staying visually engaged.
Activities included on this page:
- Presidents’ Day themed coloring sections
- Word search with key terms related to presidents and American history
- Maze activity helping George Washington reach the White House
- Facts about Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
- Simple visual puzzles like tic tac toe, and matching activities
The next page features a short mini quiz designed to check basic knowledge about U.S. presidents and national facts. This page works well for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and older children who are ready for independent reading and comprehension.
This worksheet also focuses on handwriting and vocabulary by encouraging children to trace important Presidents’ Day words.
This page is especially helpful for younger learners and supports fine motor skills development.
Activities included on this page:
- Multiple choice quiz questions about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and the White House
- Presidents Day Trace the words
- President’s day coloring pictures
- President’s day color by number
The next Presidents’ Day worksheet focuses on American symbols and observation skills, combining visual activities with simple word work and creative drawing.
The page is designed to encourage children to look closely, think critically, and connect common patriotic symbols with Presidents’ Day themes. It works well as a calm, independent activity and fits nicely into social studies lessons for early and middle elementary ages.
Rather than focusing on specific presidents, this page emphasizes symbols, vocabulary, and visual recognition that support a broader understanding of the United States.
Activities included on this page:
- Tic-tac-toe style grids for open-ended play or partner games
- Word scramble activity with Presidents’ Day vocabulary (president, Lincoln, Washington, liberty, freedom, America)
- “How many do you see?” counting activity using repeated patriotic images
- Draw the White House prompt with a large blank space for drawing
- Patriotic symbols for coloring, including an eagle, shield, stars, banners, and hearts
This page is especially useful for reinforcing American symbols, building vocabulary, and supporting critical thinking and fine motor skills without heavy reading demands.
This Presidents’ Day worksheet combines creative drawing, visual identification, and problem solving, with a strong focus on Abraham Lincoln and well known American landmarks and symbols.
This worksheet is open ended and expressive, allowing children to engage through art while still reinforcing key ideas from U.S. history.
The activities on this page lean more toward creativity and observation than reading, making it especially suitable for younger elementary students while still being engaging for older children who enjoy drawing and puzzles.
Activities included on this page:
- “Draw Abraham Lincoln’s Hat” drawing activity
- Mount Rushmore coloring page
- “Name it” section with four images to identify:
- George Washington
- Abraham Lincoln
- The White House
- The American flag
- President’s day dot to dot activity
- Patriotic coloring elements including stars, bows, fireworks, cupcakes, and banners
- Statue of Liberty, Eagle and other USA symbols coloring page
- “Lead with Honesty” Abraham Lincoln coloring page
This page works well as a creative Presidents’ Day activity that encourages children to connect visual symbols with historical figures while practicing fine motor skills through drawing, coloring, and dot to dot work.
his Presidents’ Day worksheet combines factual review, counting skills, and creative expression in a single page. It is designed as a mixed review activity that allows children to demonstrate what they know while also engaging in drawing and visual problem solving. The page works well as an independent activity or a wrap-up worksheet after learning about American presidents and symbols.
The content focuses on simple facts about U.S. history and presidents, paired with open-ended creative space.
Activities included on this page:
- True or false questions, including:
- George Washington being the first president of the United States
- The White House being located in New York City
- Abraham Lincoln wearing a tall top hat
- The U.S. flag having 50 stars to represent the 50 states
- Abraham Lincoln being 6 feet 4 inches tall
- Counting and matching activity using patriotic items such as hats, flags, stars, and money symbols
- Large “Draw yourself as president” section for creative drawing and self-expression
- Decorative patriotic illustrations for coloring, including an eagle, Uncle Sam style figures, stars, bows, and banners
- Inspirational text reading “Dream Big, Lead Strong”
This page is especially effective for reinforcing key facts through simple true or false questions while also giving children space to imagine themselves in a leadership role and express creativity through drawing and coloring.
Presidents Day Worksheets Answer Key
The pack also includes clearly laid out answer pages to make checking work quick and easy for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers.
These answer pages include:
- Completed mini quiz answers
- Word search solutions
- Word scramble answers
- True or false answers clearly marked
As you can see, this Presidents’ Day worksheet pack brings together a wide variety of activities that help children learn about American history in an engaging, hands on way. Across the pages, kids explore U.S. presidents and American symbols through president’s day coloring pages, word searches, word scrambles, tracing words, mini quizzes, true or false questions, and counting activities that build critical thinking and fine motor skills.
There are creative elements too, including coloring pages, dot to dot activities, and drawing prompts like imagining yourself as president or adding details to Abraham Lincoln’s hat. Together, these activities make a great way to support social studies lesson plans while keeping learning fun, varied, and accessible for different ages and ability levels.
Download the Presidents’ Day Worksheets PDF
You can download the full printable worksheet pack as a single PDF file. These are free Presidents’ Day worksheets for personal and classroom use, making them a great activity for lesson plans, homeschooling, or enrichment during American holidays.
Terms of use: These presidents day printables are for personal and classroom use / educational purposes only.
These Presidents’ Day worksheets offer a great way to explore American history in a meaningful and engaging way. With a mix of coloring pages, word searches, quizzes, and creative activities, they support learning across many ages and abilities while keeping kids interested and involved. Whether you are teaching about America’s first president, the accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln, or general presidential history, this pack makes learning both fun and memorable.
More USA Activities for Kids
If you enjoyed these printables, be sure to check out more USA activities for kids, including American symbols worksheets, patriotic crafts, and other U.S. history resources.
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