I Spy Famous Americans Activity- Presidents Day & U.S. History (K–2)

Make learning about history fun with this I Spy Famous Americans activity! Students search the picture to find and count famous figures from U.S. history, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Sacagawea, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Neil Armstrong, and Albert Einstein.

This engaging visual activity helps young learners recognize important historical figures while building observation, counting, and reading skills. Perfect for Presidents Day, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, or American Symbols units, this printable is great for morning work, centers, or homeschool lessons.

What’s Included:
✅ Full-color “I Spy” activity page
✅ Famous Americans list for counting practice
✅ Directions for early finishers (“Who had the most?” question)
✅ No-prep, print-and-go format

Social Studies Standards Covered:

Kindergarten:
• K.1 – Identify important people in the school and community.
• K.2 – Recognize holidays and symbols that honor people in American history.

1st Grade:
• 1.1.2 – Learn about important leaders and their contributions.
• 1.4.2 – Understand why we honor historical figures through holidays and symbols.

2nd Grade:
• 2.1.1 – Recognize the contributions of historical figures who shaped communities and the nation.
• 2.5.2 – Identify national holidays and landmarks associated with historical people.