Tune:  Oh, Christmas Tree

       Tune:  Yankee Doodle

He was the first president,

George Washington, George Washington,

He was the first president.

He helped the colonies be free.

He helped get rid of the mean old king.

George Washington, George Washington,

The Father of our country.

The father of our country,

He led in war, he led in peace,

The father of our country.

Many stories, they are told,

Many tales about

Of this great man who led our land

The father of our country.

                     Tune:  Do you Know the Muffin Man

Do you know who chopped down the tree,

Chopped down the tree, chopped down the tree

Do you know who chopped down the tree

Dad asked George one day.

Yes, I know who chopped down the tree,

chopped down the tree, chopped down the tree

Yes I know who chopped down the tree,

Honest George did say.

It was I who chopped down the tree

Chopped down the tree, chopped down the tree

It was I who chopped down the tree

I'm sorry but it's true.

Thank you George, you told the truth

You told the truth, you told the truth.,

Thank you George, you told the truth

I am proud of you.

   By:  Donovan Marshall

By:  Winifred C. Marshall

 The Father of his Country

Was once a lad like me.

He played and wrestled on the green

And swung from leafy tree.

But when his country called him,

He put aside his play.

I hope that I, like Washington,

May serve my land some day!

I wonder if George Washington

Was very fond of books.

And if he liked to hung and fish

And wade in little brooks.

I wonder if his pocket bulged,

Like mine with precious things.

With marbles, cookies, tops and balls,

And nails, and glass and strings.

I wonder if he whistled tunes

While mending broken toys.

My father says George Washington

Was much like other boys.

  George Washington

     By:  Meish Goldish

George Washington

 By:  Winifred Marshall

George Washington,

You're number one!

George Washington,

You're number one to me.

Leader of the army,

An able general, George,

Strongly and bravely,

You led at Valley Forge!

Father of our country,

Our first president.

Proudly and wisely,

You led the government!

We celebrate your birthday,

our capital has your name.

Your picture's on a dollar bill,

So all will know your fame!

You never told a lie, George,

You were brave and smart.

First in honor, first in peace,

First in our heart!

The flags fly, the bands play,

Give him the honor due

To one who served his country well,

A leader brave and true

First in defense and first in peace;

In our hearts, as of yore

He holds first place, George Washington,

Our hero, evermore.

How Washington Dressed

By:  Gertrude M. Robinson

When Washington was president,

He wore the strangest clothes;

His shoes had silver buckles on-

Now why do you suppose?

His suit was made of velvet cloth,

With buckles at the knee.

He wore lace ruffles on his coat,

When he went out to tea.

His hair was tied with ribbons, too.

And braided like a girl's.

How could he be a president,

And wear his hair in curls?

 Scholastic Publication

   Click on Washington to view

Both authors are from Stafford, Virginia.  Great book!

Reproducible stories to take home.

               Hap Palmer

     The Penny

        Tune:  London Bridge

Two Presidents

Tune:  Polly Wolly Doodle)

Whose face is on the penny?

On the penny, on the penny?

Whose face is on the penny?

Abraham Lincoln.

Whose face is on the quarter?

On the quarter, on the quarter?

Whose face is on the quarter?

George Washington.

Honest Abe

Tune:  Yankee Doodle

I love the name of Abraham,

We see him on our money,

His picture's on the $5.00 bill

And also on our penny.

Honest Abe is what he's called,

Honest, kind and true.

He was jour 16th President

He loved both me and you, sir.

George Washington was a wee lad (had by knee)

Who would not tell a lie (shake head and wag finger)

He told his dad, "I chopped that tree" (ax over shoulder)

To make a cherry pie." (rub tummy)

Oh it's true.  Yes, it's true, RH palm up, LH palm up)

He would not tell a lie.

He told his dad, "I chopped that tree

To make a cherry pie."

Abe Lincoln was a wee lad (hand by knee)

Who worked so very hard (wipe brow)

To get some books so he could read (hands together, open a book)

He walk so very far.( pump arms 3 times)

Oh it's true.  Yes, it's true (RH palm up, LH palm up)

He worked so very hard.

To get some books so he could read,

He walked so very far.

   Mr. Lincoln

(Tune:  If You're Happy and you Know It)

Lincoln and Washington

          (Tune:  America)

Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Lincoln,

You were brave.

Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Lincoln,

You were good.

You stood for what was right, 

You did not give up the fight,

Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Lincoln, 

you were good.

Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Lincoln, 

You were brave.

Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Lincoln,

You were brave.

You served our country well,

Your praises we will tell,

Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Lincoln

You were

A fourth of July Poem

FIRECRACKER-LOUD

(From: Circle-Time Poetry, Scholastic Publishers)

Firecracker-loud

comes hot July.

Fireworks burst

across the sky.

Red, white, and blue 

parade on by.

Hands clap, feet stomp,

drums bang, flags fly.

We celebrate!

We jump up high.

"Happy Birthday America"

we all 

Lincoln and Washington, 

They are remembered on,

President's Day.

Two men in history,

Who gave us liberty,

Oh, honor their memories,

On this great day.

It's A Special Day

Tune: If You're Happy

It's a very special day today,

Yes, sir! (clap twice)

It's a very special day today

Yes, sir! (clap twice)

It's President's Day

When we can shout and say,

Have a happy, happy, happy, happy day! (clap twice)