Pets in the Whitehouse (Practitioners: Littles)

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 tailored for Little Learners (ages 3ish-8ish), offering playful content, background knowledge, 3-Board Orange Questions, simple comprehension questions, interactive math problems, and one-word answer pink questions. It's perfect for sparking curiosity and building foundational skills while learning about a fascinating topic.