Abraham Lincoln Worksheets for Kindergarten

Free Abraham Lincoln worksheets help kids connect with history in a hands-on, age-appropriate way.

My son always found it easier to remember facts when he could color and interact with the content, and these pages do just that, covering Lincoln’s early life, presidency, and legacy through fun, simple visuals.

Perfect for President’s Day or a quick history lesson, they work well in both home and classroom settings.

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Abraham Lincoln Worksheets for Kindergarten

These free Abraham Lincoln coloring pages are a fun way to introduce kindergarteners to one of America’s most important presidents.

Each page highlights a moment from Lincoln’s life, from his birth in a Kentucky log cabin to the Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation.

What’s Included

This printable set includes 11 coloring pages. For best results, print on cardstock, but standard printer paper works too.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Older students can use the Abraham Lincoln unit study.

Best Abraham Lincoln Books for Kids

These Abraham Lincoln books were a great way to help my son understand who Lincoln was beyond just the big events.

• The Story of Abraham Lincoln is simple and clear, great for early readers just starting with history.
• My Little Golden Book about Abraham Lincoln kept things light and engaging, with colorful illustrations younger kids enjoy.
• I am Abraham Lincoln was one of our favorites. It tells his story in a way that really connects with kids.
• Who Was Abraham Lincoln? Works well for slightly older readers ready to explore more detail about his life and legacy.

Want more history picks? Check out our favorite books about other U.S. Presidents for kids of all ages.

More Kindergarten President Worksheets

Want to explore other U.S. presidents with your early learners? Try these fun and free printable activities:

• Explore early American history with our Thomas Jefferson worksheets, perfect for young learners.
• Get creative with Barack Obama coloring pages while learning about his historic presidency.
• Spark imagination with the If I were a President worksheet, great for writing practice and discussion.
• Reinforce facts through play with a printable Presidents memory game.
• Celebrate with Presidents Day coloring pages featuring all the U.S. Presidents.
• Challenge early readers with a fun and educational President’s word scramble.
• Learn about the first president with our George Washington worksheets for kindergarten.
• Discover the New Deal era with Franklin D. Roosevelt coloring sheets, made for younger students.

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Last Updated on 26 June 2026 by Clare Brown