SONGS:

Whose Fine Face?

(“London Bridge” tune)

Adapted from Mailbox Magazine idea

 Whose fine face is on the penny,

On the penny, on the penny?

Whose fine face is on the penny?

Abraham Lincoln's.

Whose fine face is on the quarter,

on the quarter, on the quarter?

Whose fine face is on the quarter?

George Washington's.

*I created a large posterboard penny and quarter. In the middle of Lincoln’s and Washington’s silhouettes, I cut out a hole. Children hold coin costumes and press their face through the holes while we recite the poem.

 WRITING:

1.Journals- "If I were President I would..."

2. We write to the current President at:
    The White House
    1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
    Washington, DC 20500

    In 2008, we recieved a letter from George W.Bush

    and his dog, Barnie!

 MATH:

1. Estimate how many pennies or quarters are in a jar.

2. Put the correct number of pennies or quarters on piggy bank patterns according to the number written on the bank.

3. Log Cabin Counting- Children put logs (popsicle sticks) on log cabin patterns to match the numbers written on the roofs.

4. Cherry Tree Counting- Program trees with mumerals. Children put on the correct amount of cherries (Red Hot candies).

6. Heads or Tails Graphing-Record if penny lands on heads or tails on graph.

 SCIENCE:

1. Coin Rubbings

2. Clean tarnished pennies using vinegar.

3. Pretzel Log Cabin- Cover sides of small milk carton with white frosting. Stick on small pretzel rods.