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    Re: Any ideas for Lincoln's Bicentennial?
    Posted by Ellen Jackson on 2/11/09

    I'm an elementary teacher and author of books for kids,
    including one on Lincoln entitled ABE LINCOLN LOVED ANIMALS.

    It's easy to find information for
    older students on Lincoln's 200the birthday, but how do you
    teach younger students about Lincoln? His story is pretty
    grim and ends with an assassination.

    But one way is mention what a humane person he was. For
    example, almost anyone could get in to see the president and
    ask for a favor in Lincoln's day. Ask your kids what they
    would ask for if they could talk to the president.

    You might mention that Abe Lincoln's dog Fido is the first
    presidential pet we have a photo of. Fido's picture is
    reproduced in my book. There's also a book about
    presidential pets in the White House that has more
    information.

    You mention the four pennies being issued this year. You
    might also suggest that your kids take a close look at
    a penny. On the front is Lincoln's profile, but on the
    back is a picture of the Lincoln Memorial with a very,
    very, tiny image of Lincoln in the middle of it.

    I also have a quiz and some other items of interest on my
    website here:

    http://www.ellenjackson.net/abraham_lincoln_77476.htm

    Enjoy!

    Ellen Jackson, author
    ABE LINCOLN LOVED ANIMALS

    Ellen Jackson's website for kids, parents, and teachers


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  • Any ideas for Lincoln's Bicentennial?, 1/19/09, by Kimberly.
  • Re: Any ideas for Lincoln's Bicentennial?, 2/11/09, by Ellen Jackson.

     
     

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