Teaching George Washington through Character Education and Literacy

Prepare your students for the 250 by exploring the life and character of George Washington. Learn about the seven core character traits that define various stages of Washington’s life through literacy. Develop ideas for utilizing literacy to explore Washington’s impact on our nation’s history. Explore ideas for bringing living history into the classroom through resources from Fort Ticonderoga and George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Tour America’s Fort and enjoy a Lake Champlain Boat Cruise.

This workshop is designed to support elementary, middle school, and special education teachers interested in teaching history through character education and literacy.

This workshop is free for educators, but pre-registration is required.