George Washington’s Mother

Links to LOC Resources:• George on a horse• Mt. Vernon• Inaugural Address

Author: Jean FritzGeorge Washington’s Mother

Book Summary: About Mary Washington’s life and a brief summary of what she wanted George to do.

Setting: Virginia in the 1700’s.

Objective: Students will examine the life of Mary Washington.

Clair Forsberg

What is life like in Fredericksburg, Virginia?

• Activity:• Write in your journals

about the things that Mary Washington did at her home in Fredericksburg.

House in Fredericksburg

What does a mother do in the 1700’s while her child is away?

• Activity:• Imagine you are Mary

Washington. Write a letter to George while he is away at Mt. Vernon. Give reasons why you want him to stay put.

Mary and George Washington

What would it be like to be president?

• Activity:• Look at the picture.

Write a speech George Washington would give. Include him thanking his mother for something. George Washington

Standard 4-3

• NCSS

III. People, Places, and Environments• Indicator 4-3.6 Compare the daily life and roles of

diverse groups of Americans during and after the Revolutionary War, including roles taken by women and African Americans such as Martha Washington, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley (Molly Pitcher), Abigail Adams, Crispus Attucks, and Peter Salem

References

• House in Fredericksburg• George Washington• George and Mary