Family Friendly President's Day Activities

President's Day is coming up, and if you're not already planning a ski vacation, chances are you're looking for some fun President's Day-themed activities to spend some quality time with your children. At 5 Little Monkeys, our mission is to be a comprehensive resource for helping your kids get better sleep – but even more than that, we strive to be a resource for every aspect of the journey of parenting. So to help you and your little ones make the most of President's Day this year, here are a few family-friendly activities perfect for enjoying a day off.

5 Fun Ideas for President's Day

Enjoy some quality time with your children this President's Day! Here are 5 fun activities that are sure to inspire some smiles this President's Day:

  • Cotton Ball Wigs: Get in the spirit of the holiday by recreating one of the preeminent styles of the Founding Fathers – powdered wigs. Find instructions over at the 3 Dinosaurs blog.
  • George Washington Crossword: Combine learning and fun with this crossword puzzle built around facts about George Washington. Find the print out at Real Life At Home and have some educational fun!
  • Build Abe Lincoln's House: Learn about one of the greatest presidents of all time by constructing this fun, easy DIY craft activity. See the example at Mama Smiles – it couldn't be easier to make!
  • Use Money to Study the Presidents: This fun activity lets you use a few simple coins and bills to build a history lesson. Use household items to polish pennies, study coins under a magnifying glass, and provide a valuable opportunity for your child to learn about presidents and our currency. Get the full instructions at Living Montessori Now.
  • Give Your Child the Gift of Better Sleep: Gift giving may not be a typical President's Day tradition, but better sleep is great for any occasion. 5 Little Monkeys is excited to be holding a President's Day sale on our unbeatable children's mattress – so use the code PREZSALE on the Sleep System to get $50 off and give your child the gift of healthy, restful sleep!

Order Your Children's Mattress Today

We hope these president-themed activities bring some extra smiles to your home this President's Day, and if you're interested in taking advantage of our President's Day sale (code: PREZSALE), we'd love to help. Feel free to contact us with any questions about the sale or our children's sleep system, and if you're ready to get started, simply order your new kids bed online. We wish you a happy President's Day and many years of healthy, restful sleep!

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