Pets in the Whitehouse (Practitioners: High Cognitive)

Step inside the quirky and fascinating world of American presidents and their unforgettable pets! This lesson takes spellers on a journey through history, revealing how pets—from Guinea Pigs in Theodore Roosevelt’s private zoo to FDR’s spirited Scottish Terrier, Fala—brought personality, companionship, and even chaos to the White House. Students will learn about Tad Lincoln’s clever turkey Jack, Calvin Coolidge’s adopted raccoon Rebecca, William Howard Taft’s celebrity cow Pauline Wayne, Benjamin Harrison’s mischievous goat Billy, and John F. Kennedy’s beloved pony, Macaroni. 
 
This lesson is designed for High Cognitive Champs (ages 8ish and up). It offers fun yet stimulating content, background knowledge questions, 3-Board AND 26 board Orange Questions, advanced math problems, one-word answer pink questions,  and broad pink questions. Ideal for encouraging deep discussions, critical thinking, and spelling skills while learning about a fascinating topic.