Free Printable Abraham Lincoln Worksheets for Kids

Today we are learning all about the sixteenth President of America with our free printable Abraham Lincoln worksheets.

These are great free printable patriotic worksheets for President’s Day or any time you are learning about the Presidents.

There are 11 coloring pages to print out and learn all about Abe Lincoln. This is perfect for kindergarten, first, and second-grade students.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12th, 1809, and was the 16th President of the United States of America.

In this free homeschool print out kids will be able to color in the history timeline of the 16th American President.

Vertical collage of Abraham Lincoln-themed worksheets for kids from homeschoolof1.com, featuring black-and-white illustrations with sections colored in. The worksheets include facts like Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, and being self-taught. Also shown are crayons, red and blue beads, and brightly colored books, making the learning activity interactive and engaging.

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Abraham Lincoln worksheets for kindergarten

The kids are going to enjoy coloring in these Abraham Lincoln coloring pages as they learn all about his life.

What is included

Print out the coloring pages below, it will print out on 11 pages. Make sure to check the printer settings.

You can of course print this on normal printer paper, but with all of our printables, they always look better on cardstock.

The first coloring page is of course Abraham Lincoln’s birth. He was born on February 12, 1809 in Larue County, Kentucky.

Lincoln was born into poverty in a log cabin in Kentucky and was raised on the frontier, primarily in Indiana.

Flat lay of two illustrated Abraham Lincoln worksheets for kids, featuring a colored-in cartoon of Lincoln and a log cabin. One worksheet states Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in LaRue County, Kentucky; the other notes he was born into poverty and raised on the frontier. Red and blue beaded necklaces and a 24-pack of Crayola crayons are also pictured for a colorful, hands-on learning setup.

Abraham Lincoln loved to read and was self-taught. This story of Abraham Lincoln is a great book for kids to learn even more about him.

Electricity had not yet been invented so he studied by candlelight. Benjamin Franklin is one of the first people to discover electricity with his kite experiment. Learn more about him with our free Benjamin Franklin coloring pages and timeline activities.

Two Abraham Lincoln-themed worksheets for kids, featuring colorful drawings of a stack of books and a candlelit book. One worksheet says “Abraham Lincoln loved to read, and was self taught,” while the other explains he studied by candlelight because electricity hadn't been invented yet. A box of Crayola crayons and three plastic gem shapes (red, blue, and teal) are also included in the flat lay.

The studying had paid off and he became a lawyer in 1836 at the age of 25.

He married Mary Todd on 11/04/1842. They had 4 sons, the oldest Robert Todd Lincoln was the only one to survive to adulthood.

Flat lay of Abraham Lincoln worksheets for kids, including one that states he became a lawyer at age 25 in 1836, and another that explains he married Mary Todd and had four sons, with only Robert Todd Lincoln surviving to adulthood. The worksheets feature partially colored illustrations of Lincoln, stacks of books, and his family. Also shown are a box of Crayola crayons and a children's magazine open to a fact about a photoshopped image of Abraham Lincoln.

The threat of slavery being extended brought Lincoln into politics in 1854. On November 6, 1860, Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the United States. He was the first Republican President.

On April 12, 1861, Civil War began between the South (Confederates) and the North (the Union). It ended days before Abraham Lincoln’s death on April 9, 1865. Learn more about it with this kid’s book Guts & Glory: The American Civil War.

Abraham Lincoln-themed worksheets for kids, featuring educational facts with illustrations of the American flag and Lincoln’s hat. One worksheet explains Lincoln's entry into politics and his election as the first Republican president in 1860; another details the Civil War timeline from April 12, 1861, to shortly before his death on April 9, 1865. Also included are a Crayola crayon box and a children’s magazine showing a fact about Lincoln keeping letters in his stovepipe hat and a note about Virginia opossums.

Add the Weird But True USA book to learn things about Licnoln you probably wouldn’t find in a textbook!

On January 1, 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation that declared that all slaves shall be free.”

President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863, on the battlefield in Pennsylvania. Help the kids understand what the speech at Gettysburg was with the book, Just a Few Words, Mr. Lincoln: The Story of the Gettysburg Address.

Two Abraham Lincoln worksheets for kids featuring black-and-white cartoon illustrations and historical facts. One highlights the Gettysburg Address delivered on November 19, 1863, and the other covers the Emancipation Proclamation issued on January 1, 1863. The image also includes red and blue beaded necklaces and a 24-pack of Crayola crayons for a hands-on learning touch.

To celebrate the end of the war, Lincoln took Mary to Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865. During the play, Our American Cousin, John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865.

We also used the Abraham Lincoln World Book.

Abraham Lincoln educational worksheet for kids featuring simple black-and-white illustrations of Abraham and Mary Lincoln. The text explains that Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre during a play on April 14, 1865, and died the following day, April 15, 1865. Also pictured is a children's book titled Abraham Lincoln's World.

Older students can use the Abraham Lincoln unit study.

Best Abraham Lincoln books for kids

If you are looking for more information on the sixteenth President of the United States I highly recommend these Abraham Lincoln books:

The Story of Abraham Lincoln presents a captivating biography tailor-made for new readers. Delving into the life and legacy of one of America’s greatest presidents. Exploring his humble beginnings, leadership during the Civil War, and enduring impact on the nation’s history.

My little golden book about Abraham Lincoln offers a delightful and age-appropriate introduction to the life of Abraham Lincoln. Captivating young minds with its engaging illustrations and simplified narrative. Showcasing the journey of the beloved president from log cabin to the White House.

I am Abraham Lincoln is a part of the popular children’s book series, “Ordinary People Change the World.” Depicting the inspiring life of Abraham Lincoln in an accessible and engaging manner. Inspiring young readers with his determination, integrity, and crucial role in ending slavery and preserving the Union.

Who Was Abraham Lincoln? is an informative and captivating biography aimed at young readers. Shedding light on the life of Abraham Lincoln, from his early years in a Kentucky log cabin to becoming the 16th President of the United States. Leading the nation through a turbulent time and eventually securing his place as an enduring symbol of freedom and equality.

Check out all of the best President books for kids!

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