What Can We Learn About Character from the Presidents of the United States?

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President’s Day is not just a great opportunity to teach students about the presidents of the United States of America, but to also teach about the character traits that make someone a great leader. This cross-curricular unit is packed with interesting facts and resources about some of the 46 presidents, and also includes fun extension projects and assessments to meet all student and teacher needs.

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