President’s Day Coloring Page
Help kids learn about American history with this President’s Day Coloring Page. This printable activity gives children a simple way to talk about the presidents, the White House, elections, and the role of government while they color.
This is a great coloring page for kids to use at home, in the classroom, or as part of a homeschool social studies lesson. Kids may already recognize George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and the current president, but this activity can also encourage them to learn about presidents they may not know yet.
Fun Facts About Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day is commonly used as a time to remember George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and the many leaders who have served as president of the United States.
George Washington was the first president of the United States.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president and is often remembered for leading the country during the Civil War.
Grover Cleveland is counted as both the 22nd and 24th president because he served two non-consecutive terms.
Donald J. Trump is counted as both the 45th and 47th president because he also served two non-consecutive terms. USA.gov lists Donald John Trump as the 47th and current president, sworn in on January 20, 2025.
List of United States Presidents
- George Washington
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Madison
- James Monroe
- John Quincy Adams
- Andrew Jackson
- Martin Van Buren
- William Henry Harrison
- John Tyler
- James K. Polk
- Zachary Taylor
- Millard Fillmore
- Franklin Pierce
- James Buchanan
- Abraham Lincoln
- Andrew Johnson
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Rutherford B. Hayes
- James A. Garfield
- Chester A. Arthur
- Grover Cleveland
- Benjamin Harrison
- Grover Cleveland
- William McKinley
- Theodore Roosevelt
- William Howard Taft
- Woodrow Wilson
- Warren G. Harding
- Calvin Coolidge
- Herbert Hoover
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Harry S. Truman
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
- John F. Kennedy
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Richard Nixon
- Gerald Ford
- Jimmy Carter
- Ronald Reagan
- George H. W. Bush
- Bill Clinton
- George W. Bush
- Barack Obama
- Donald J. Trump
- Joseph R. Biden Jr.
- Donald J. Trump
Supplies
- White paper
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Printer
Instructions
- Print out as many copies of the President’s Day Coloring Page as you need.
- Set kids up with crayons, markers, or colored pencils in a comfortable space.
- As they color, talk about one or two presidents from the list. You can choose a well-known president like Washington or Lincoln, or pick a president the kids have not heard much about before.
- For an extra classroom activity, let each child choose one president to learn about and share one interesting fact with the group.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window to print in the correct size.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Turn this President’s Day coloring page into an easy classroom activity by asking students to choose one president from the list and write three simple facts about him.
You can also create a classroom timeline by assigning different presidents to students and placing their names in order on a bulletin board. This helps children practice sequencing, history, reading, and research skills in a simple hands-on way.
For younger students, focus on symbols of the presidency, such as the White House, the American flag, and the idea that the president is one of the leaders of the country.
Supplies
White Paper
Printer
Crayons, Markers or colored Pencils
Instructions
Print out as many copies of the President's Day Coloring Page as you need and set the kids up in a comfortable space to color and learn.
As the kids are coloring their page give them information about one or more of the Presidents they may not know.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
