Here are 8 fun Abraham Lincoln crafts to celebrate the day he delivered the Gettysburg Address – November 19, 1863. You’ll also love my free War Between the States or American Civil War Unit Study and Lapbook page.
This craft is also great for presidents unit study or any Lincoln study you might be doing.
The Gettysburg Address was given at the official dedication ceremony for the National Cemetery of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.
It was the site of one of the bloodiest and most decisive battles of the Civil War.
“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. “Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.” –
Abraham Lincoln
As the 16th President Abraham Lincoln was a huge and important part of America’s history, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves free.
He also preserved the Union, established the Department of Agriculture, supported the development of a transcontinental railroad, and enacted the Homestead Act.
He is an important historical figure you will want to highlight in your homeschool but as always you know I love to include lots of hands-on activities for learning.
Fun Books and Resources About Abraham Lincoln
So, to make your study full and fun I have a cute Lincoln Toilet Paper roll DIY that you will enjoy making.
Also, I have some Abraham Lincoln facts, some great books, and resources to turn your topic into a unit study.
16th President Abraham Lincoln Books and Resources
Add some of these books and resources to make a learning day about Lincoln and his accomplishments to American history
It was this spirit they hoped to exemplify in their biography of young Abe as he grew into manhood against the backdrop of the wilderness of Kentucky, the deep woods of Indiana, and the prairies of Illinois. Camping for weeks in Lincoln country, the d'Aulaires imbibed the spirit of the man Lincoln as well as his humor and good will. From his days as a clerk, teaching himself law reading Blackstone, practicing law in Springfield, running unsuccessfully for office, debating Stephen Douglas over the issue of slavery, and ultimately becoming President of the United States, the d'Aulaires have written and beautifully illustrated the life of one of America's most remarkable citizens.
When President Lincoln died the next morning, the United States mourned as it had never mourned before. An assassin had killed the man who had led Americans through the bloody turmoil of the Civil War with an unswerving commitment to rebuilding a strong and united country.
This dramatic audiobook introduces young listeners to Abraham Lincoln’s life and explains his role in American history. Jim Weiss’ spirited narration will remind children and adults alike why Lincoln
holds a special place in American history and in our hearts. This audiobook includes vivid descriptions of Lee, Grant, Stephen Douglas, Mary Todd Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, the complete Gettysburg Address, and more.
The action begins in October of 1875, as Secret Service agents raid the Fulton, Illinois, workshop of master counterfeiter Ben Boyd. Soon after Boyd is hauled off to prison, members of his counterfeiting ring gather in the back room of a smoky Chicago saloon to discuss how to spring their ringleader. Their plan: grab Lincoln's body from its Springfield tomb, stash it in the sand dunes near Lake Michigan, and demand, as a ransom, the release of Ben Boyd - and $200,000 in cash.
From here, the action alternates between the conspirators, the Secret Service agents on their trail, and the undercover agent moving back and forth between the two groups. Along the way readers get glimpses into the inner workings of counterfeiting, grave robbing, detective work, and the early days of the Secret Service. The plot moves toward a wild climax as robbers and lawmen converge at Lincoln's tomb on election night: November 7, 1876.
A beautifully told story of young Abraham Lincoln’s coming-of-age. Drawn from the early chapters of Carl Sandburg’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years, this is the story of Abraham Lincoln’s childhood.
Growing up poor on the family farm, Abe did chores, helped his father cut down trees, and expertly skinned animals and cured hides. As a young man, he became an avid reader. When he witnessed a slave auction while on a flatboat trip down the Mississippi, he was forever changed—and so was the future of America. This is the remarkable story of Lincoln’s youth, early America, and the pioneer life that shaped one of our country’s greatest presidents.
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about President Abraham Lincoln! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!
The heroes are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. This book spotlights Abraham Lincoln who always spoke his mind and was unafraid to speak for others.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable• Childhood moments that influenced the hero• Facts that make great conversation-starters• A virtue this person embodies: Abraham Lincoln's compassion made him a great leader.
Pop-up pages trace the life of Abraham Lincoln,
Winner of the Lincoln Prize Acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin illuminates Abraham Lincoln's political genius in this highly original work, as the one-term congressman and prairie lawyer rises from obscurity to prevail over three gifted rivals of national reputation to become president.
Next, you’ll want to add some facts about Lincoln to your unit study.
Here are 5 facts about Abraham Lincoln.
5 Abraham Lincoln Facts
- Lincoln lost five separate elections before being elected president in 1860.
- Abraham Lincoln only attended 18 months of formal education and taught himself to read by borrowing a neighbor’s books.
- He was a lawyer before becoming president, he passed the bar exam in 1936 and went on to practice law.
- Lincoln had 4 children- Robert, Tad, Edward, and Willie. Sadly, only Robert survived to adulthood.
- Abraham Lincoln established the Secret Service that is still active today, though much different than its original intent, he signed the legislation for it on the day he was shot at Ford’s Theater.
Next, you’ll find some of these other crafts about Abraham Lincoln and his life.
Add one or two to your unit study too.
8 Abraham Lincoln Crafts
- Make a super cute Abraham Lincoln Paper Plate Craft that serves as a mask of sorts for your little one to pop their face through.
- Learn How to Make an Abraham Lincoln Top Hat that is perfect for dramatic play or maybe for giving a presentation at your co-op.
- After a simple lesson on Lincoln’s childhood, you can Build a Lincoln Log Cabin with Craft Sticks on Paper.
- Or opt for this stand-up option and create a Paper Bag Craft: 3D Lincoln Log Cabin Instructions.
- This Abraham Lincoln Hat Weave Activity is a good way to work on fine motor skills as you read all about our 16th president.
- Don’t forget my huge free Civil War Lapbook.
- Older children will enjoy this Easy How to Draw Abraham Lincoln and Coloring Page that gives a step-by-step easy method from start to finish.
- Scroll down a bit but this Coffee Filter Penny Project is a great way to familiarize your child with the famous face on the penny.
Finally, look at making this cute Lincoln toilet paper roll craft.
Cute Lincoln Toilet Paper Roll
You will need:
- Empty toilet paper roll
- White and black construction paper
- Flesh-colored craft paint
- Google eyes
- Pencil or marker
- scissors
- Paintbrush
- Gluestick
First, paint the top half of the roll flesh color and set aside to dry.
Grab something circular just a little bigger than the diameter of the toilet paper tube, trace it on black construction paper, and cut it out.
Cut two strips of black 6 ½” by 3” and make a v in the center of one to create his jacket.
Cut a piece of white construction paper 6”x 2 ½”.
Finally, using the scraps of black construction paper to cut a little beard, you will need to eyeball it on the tube to get the size and shape to be a good fit.
Glue and wrap the white strip around the bottom half of the tube to make a shirt.
Glue the black strip with the V cut out over the top of that, centering the V.
Attach the Google eyes and draw on a nose and mouth.
Glue the black circle to the top, this will be the brim of his hat.
Roll the second black rectangle strip and glue it to the top of this circle for the top of the stovepipe hat.
