NewIma Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Any ideas for poetry or movies that would be appropriate for Tuesday for elementary aged kids? The only thing I can think of is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, but I don't know how much my 5 year old would appreciate it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen. Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 You could do a birthday theme instead. Monday is Julie Bogart's birthday. ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewIma Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 LOL That might be easier! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) This book is good: https://www.amazon.com/Presidents-Stuck-Bathtub-Poems-About/dp/054718221X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1478486132&sr=1-1&keywords=the+president%27s+stuck+in+the+bathtub ETA: Oh yeah, and believe it or not there's a SECOND children's book that's all poems about the presidents: https://www.amazon.com/Rutherford-B-Who-Was-Presidents/dp/1423171004 And this one about the US is a nice collection celebrating America, though not really political... https://www.amazon.com/My-America-Poetry-United-States/dp/0689812477/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Edited November 7, 2016 by Farrar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewIma Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Awesome Farrar!! This is just what i was looking for! Two of my local libraries have copies! Thank you so much! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhawk Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I thought this was a great idea! Thanks for posting this. And, thanks Farrar for the book recommendations, I was able to pick one up at the library yesterday. Just realized halfway through my day that "Schoolhouse Rock" has some short videos that may be good for today: Great American Melting-pot No More KingsThe Shot Heard 'Round the WorldThe Preamble to the ConstitutionI'm just a Bill (my personal favorite)special bonus: Electoral College Haven't seen these in years, but going to pull out my DVD today and hope for the best. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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