Presidents Day Activities for the Classroom

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Presidents Day Activities for the Classroom

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Presidents Day is coming up! Are you bored with doing the same ol’ activities every year? Are you looking for some unique ideas that will engage your students? In this episode, I am sharing three activities that are fun and academic. Presidents Day Interactive Notebook: Show and Tell: Lego Monuments Enjoy!

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