Cartoon Presidents' Day scene with the White House, a flag, and a top hat

🎩 Presidents' Day

Learn about leaders with Presidents' Day crosswords and picture-writing worksheets about flags, the White House, and history.

GradesPre-K – 5th grade
Worksheets35 PDFs in five activity formats
FormatPrintable PDF, US Letter, with answer keys
LicenseFree for personal & classroom use

Our Presidents' Day worksheets turn a theme kids already love into hands-on reading, writing, and puzzle practice. As children work through each page they meet themed vocabulary such as law, flag, vote, and honor — then use those words to solve clues, hunt for hidden letters, and describe what they see. It fits right into our Holidays & Occasions and Community & Careers collection.

Every Presidents' Day printable is a ready-to-print PDF with a built-in answer key. The same presidents' day theme is available for Pre-K through 5th grade in five formats — crossword puzzles, word searches, word scrambles, picture-writing pages, and an all-in-one printable pack — so you can match the challenge to each child and keep the theme fresh all year.

All Presidents' Day worksheets

35 printables

Presidents' Day words to learn

Preview the themed vocabulary your child will practice. Every word appears in the puzzles with a short, kid-friendly clue.

  • LAWA rule a president helps make
  • FLAGRed, white, and blue, honored today
  • VOTEHow people choose a president
  • HONORTo show great respect for someone
  • PENNYA coin with Lincoln's face
  • LEADERA president is the country's top one
  • NATIONAnother word for a country
  • SPEECHA talk a president gives to the nation
  • HISTORYThe story of past presidents
  • CAPITOLThe domed building where laws are made
  • COUNTRYThe nation a president leads
  • AMERICAThe country honoring its presidents
  • LINCOLNThe president on the five-dollar bill
  • ELECTIONWhen people vote for a new president
  • FEBRUARYThe month of Presidents' Day
  • PRESIDENTThe leader of the country
  • WASHINGTONThe very first U.S. president
  • WHITEHOUSEThe home where the president lives

How these Presidents' Day worksheets help

  • Vocabulary: children learn and reinforce 18 themed presidents' day words, each introduced with a simple, kid-friendly clue.
  • Spelling & handwriting: writing answers into the grid and on the lines builds letter formation and correct spelling.
  • Reading comprehension: every crossword clue is a bite-sized reading challenge that rewards careful thinking.
  • Confident writing: the picture-writing page gives reluctant writers a word bank and a friendly prompt so they always know how to start.
  • Independent practice: clear instructions and answer keys make these ideal for centers, homework, early finishers, and quiet time.

How to use them

  • Choose your child's grade level so the presidents' day puzzle is the right size and difficulty.
  • Print the PDF on standard US Letter paper — no special supplies needed.
  • Start with the crossword or word search, then move to the picture-writing page to use the new words in sentences.
  • Check the work together using the included answer key.
  • Slip a copy into a sheet protector or laminate it to reuse with dry-erase markers.

Presidents' Day worksheets by grade

  • Pre-K (ages 3-4): a gentle picture-match and word-tracing activity with up to 5 short words — no reading required, plus a tracing-and-copying writing page.
  • Kindergarten (ages 5-6): an interlocking crossword of up to 6 words with a word bank to help, plus a picture-writing page with 3 lines and a 10-word bank.
  • 1st Grade (ages 6-7): an interlocking crossword of up to 8 words with a word bank to help, plus a picture-writing page with 4 lines and a 14-word bank.
  • 2nd Grade (ages 7-8): an interlocking crossword of up to 10 words with a word bank to help, plus a picture-writing page with 5 lines and a 18-word bank.
  • 3rd Grade (ages 8-9): an interlocking crossword of up to 12 words with a word bank to help, plus a picture-writing page with 5 lines and a 22-word bank.
  • 4th Grade (ages 9-10): an interlocking crossword of up to 15 words without a word bank for an extra challenge, plus a picture-writing page with 7 lines and a 26-word bank.
  • 5th Grade (ages 10-11): an interlocking crossword of up to 18 words without a word bank for an extra challenge, plus a picture-writing page with 8 lines and a 30-word bank.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are Presidents' Day worksheets best for?

They are designed for Pre-K through 5th grade, roughly ages 3 to 11. Younger children get picture-matching and tracing, while older kids get full crossword grids and paragraph writing, so the same presidents' day theme grows with the child.

How many Presidents' Day vocabulary words are included?

Each presidents' day theme features 18 core words — such as law, flag, and vote — introduced with short, kid-friendly clues you can preview in the word list above.

Are these Presidents' Day worksheets really free?

Yes. Every worksheet is free to download and print for home and classroom use. We only ask that you do not resell them or republish them as your own.

Do the puzzles come with answer keys?

Yes. The crossword, word search, and word scramble each include an answer key so kids or grown-ups can check the work.

What do I need to print them?

Just a PDF reader and any printer. Pages are formatted for standard US Letter paper and print clearly in black and white or color.

Can I use Presidents' Day worksheets in my classroom?

Absolutely. Teachers are welcome to print copies for their own students, learning centers, substitute plans, and homework.