Basic Facts about Abraham Lincoln -Facts about Abe Print the Facts about Abe file (linked above) and read the text along with your children. Locate Springfield, Illinois on a map, globe, or online using Google Maps. Have the children locate where THEY live in relation to where Springfield, Illinois is - discuss the concepts of FAR and NEAR as you compare where Abraham Lincoln lived and where … [Read more...] about Preschool Patriotic Activities for President’s Day!