Social Studies: June 2023

Join President Lincoln's Cottage as young learners focus on nurturing social and emotional skills through interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, and reflection. Join us for one session or for the whole month!

This program encourages connection between young learners and their grown-ups. However, tickets are only needed for children participating (accompanying adults do not need a ticket).

Advanced registration is required.

Single Session Tickets: Ticketholders receive a discount on the book featured that day.

Morning or Afternoon Series Tickets: Series ticketholders receive a discount on each book featured during the month of June. Each Series ticketholder is entered to win a Social Studies in a Box of your choice (a $50 value): https://www.lincolncottagestore.com/social-studies-boxes

While living at the Cottage, President Lincoln developed his ideas on the Civil War and emancipation and turned these ideas into action. With some courage and support, he developed his brave ideas by taking notes and keeping them safe in his signature stovepipe hat. Lincoln’s unique note-taking practice serves as a model to early learners as they develop their own creative ideas and problem-solving skills on everyday decisions and complex issues.

In this program, participants (ages 2-8)* will…

• Group reading of What Do You Do With An Idea? by New York Times Best Selling Author Kobi Yamada and Illustrated by Mae Bessom
• Brainstorm your own brave ideas and create a stove-pipe hat that you can take home

*Program was developed for ages 2-8, but children of all ages are welcome to participate.

While living at the Cottage, President Lincoln led the country through the Civil War and Emancipation. As a leader, Lincoln used his incredible listening skills not only to hear others, but to also provide comfort and empathy. We, too, can cultivate awareness and understanding by listening with our ears and hearts.

In this program, participants (ages 2-8)* will…

• Participate in a group reading of The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
• Engage in a guided discussion on how listening can help us cultivate social awareness and relationship skills
• Create an imaginative accessory to help you practice your active listening skills

*Program was developed for ages 2-8, but children of all ages are welcome to participate.

While living at the Cottage, President Lincoln led the country through the Civil War and Emancipation. As a leader, Lincoln worked collaboratively with others to achieve goals. These kinds of collaborative skills are vital to forging and maintaining healthy relationships. We, too, can cultivate healthy relationships with the people we love.

In this program, participants (ages 2-8)* will…

• Participate in a group reading of Love by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Loren Long
• Engage in a guided discussion about building loving relationships with others and oneself
• Create a keepsake puzzle that displays all the love you hold in your heart

*Program was developed for ages 2-8, but children of all ages are welcome to participate.

While living at the Soldiers' Home, Lincoln made nation-changing decisions, most notably the Emancipation Proclamation. While here, President Lincoln persisted despite moments of self-doubt and a fear that he might fail. He overcame his struggles because a united country and freedom for all was a dream worth fulfilling.

Children and their grown-ups join President Lincoln's Cottage in an exploration of their dreams while learning that they have the potential to make them come true.

In this program, participants (ages 2-8)* will…

• Enjoy a group reading of Maybe: A Story About the Endless Potential in All of Us by New York Times Best Selling Author Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Gabriella Barouch
• Create a fairy light jar to store your hopes and dreams

*Program was developed for ages 2-8, but children of all ages are welcome to participate.

Armed Forces Retirement Home

President Lincoln’s Cottage is on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Security for the Armed Forces Retirement Home requires visitors to show valid identification at the security gate in order to enter the property.  Please be prepared to show your ID.

Exploring beyond the boundaries of President Lincoln's Cottage is not permitted and results in trespassing on federal property.

Additionally, the Creative Minds Play Space is closed.

Please send any questions to [email protected].

All events are considered public events for the purpose of photography and video.

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