Yankee Doodle

I always enjoy introducing my President Day activities with the song of Yankee Doodle.  We sing the song, have fun, and dont discover the true meaning of the song until after we have read a couple of books about George Washington.  To clairfy... a Yankee Doodle was what the British call the Patriots, making fun of them because they were so torn and tattered.  Macroni was the fancy decoration on the British uniform.  The Yankee Doodle stuck a feather in his hat and called it macaroni!  Now the song makes sense.  Be sure to sing all 3 verses with your kids.  Tomorrow we will make our Yankee Doodle 3 cornered hats.  We we also learn the song, my hat it has three corners.  Kindergarten is the best!