Students fly “George the Eagle” a hand-made kite from Indonesia that was given to the students by a generous benefactor many years ago. The name was inspired because George Washington was the first American president and the Eagle is the national bird.
![flying eagle kite](http://worldcommunityedu.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/photo-31.jpg)
“George” is now hanging in the classroom and observes the students as they work.
It is a great way for students to feel connected to historical figures. this will make it easier for the actual history lessons to stick in their brains.