We the Kids
With the presidential election coming in November, now is the perfect time to teach your kiddos the basics of democracy and how our government works.
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Election Kit for Kids! The National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance created the Race to the Ballot: Our White House Presidential Campaign and Election Kit for Kids! It includes a book and website to encourage young people to engage in active learning and explore their political views.
Well-Read Check out Amelia Bedelia’s First Vote ($13), by Herman Parish and Lynne Avril, for a fun way to introduce your good citizen to the election process.
Democracy Facts for Kids All the cool kids are learning about democracy and what it means to us and our families. This resource is a great way to explain what democracy is and where it came from to your school-aged kiddos. coolkidfacts.com/democracy-facts
ourwhitehouse.org/race-to-the-ballot
Why Voting Is Important The Kids Academy YouTube channel has a video explaining the voting process and why it is important for every American to vote. This is a perfect resource to introduce elementary school-aged children to the election process in a way that they can understand. youtube.com/watch?v=GrG7zBUDiqQ
If I Were President Have your mini pretend he or she is president for the day. Discuss what the president does and some of the issues our country faces. Then have your kiddo make a list of the top three issues he or she would address as president.
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