{"id":1088,"date":"2024-10-20T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2012\/11\/go-vote-resources-for-teaching-kids-about-election-day.html"},"modified":"2024-11-06T12:42:58","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T17:42:58","slug":"go-vote-resources-for-teacing-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/go-vote-resources-for-teacing-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"GO VOTE! Resources for Teaching Kids About Election Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Explore this collection of children’s books about voting and resources for teaching kids about election day.

It’s a special time in your child’s life to see how our government works in the United States of America. We encourage all of our readers of The Educators’ Spin On It to take the time to GO VOTE! <\/p>\n\n\n

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I speak from personal experience watching my husband work so very hard to get his US citizenship over the course of many many years and lots of money involved in the process. Voting is a right and privilege that we hold very close to our hearts in our home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don’t think many American-born citizens realize how difficult of a process this is. It’s been a joy to see many of our friends voting for the first time after receiving their US Citizenship. <\/p>\n\n\n

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It’s been exciting this year to also watch my son and his college friends have the opportunity to vote for the first time. It’s something my own family didn’t talk about much growing up but I feel lucky to be involved now.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was so proud of many of my daughter’s classmates’ parents who took their kids with them to Mrs. Obama<\/a> and Mrs. Romney<\/a> as they visited our town on their campaign trail. This year it’s been fun to see families showing up on Saturday mornings around our town to campaign for their candidate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I encourage you to advocate for your child’s future by voting this election.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Resources for Teaching Kids About Election Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How are you teaching your child about the elections? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Your vote does matter!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We talked to our 6 year old about voting and the Presidency and thought you might find the resources we used helpful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We had fun creating our own election in our house using two of our favorite stuffed animals and campaigning for them. It’s important to talk about some simple issues that candidates stand for and how they want to make changes for a better future. Here’s how it went…<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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It’s ok if your kids fuss for a moment while you step into the booth and vote. Every vote counts no matter how loud or soft!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the books we read to learn about Voting. Many of them talk about running for president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask your child what things are important to them. You might be impressed with their answers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are part of Amazon Affiliates program<\/a> and this post contains affiliate links. <\/em>  <\/p>\n\n\n

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Books about Voting and Election Day for President<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Vote for Our Future!<\/a> by Margaret McNamara (Listen to Read Aloud<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

V Is for Voting<\/a> by Kate Farrell (Listen to Read Aloud<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference<\/a> by Mark Shulman (Listen to Read Aloud<\/a>)
Get the printable Mock Election Kit<\/a> here from the publisher. There’s even more here<\/a> too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amelia Bedelia’s First Vote<\/a> by Herman Parish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Night Before Election Day<\/a> by Natasha Wing (Listen to Read Aloud<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace for President<\/a> by Kelly DiPucchio <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Duck for President (A Click Clack Book)<\/a>\"\" by Doreen Cronin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I Ran For President<\/a> by Catherine Stier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today on Election Day<\/a> by Margaret McNamara and Micah Player <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia<\/a> by DK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hill<\/a> by Kate Anderson Brower<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See How They Run: Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House<\/a> by Susan E. Goodman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Equality’s Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leo’s First Vote!<\/a> by Christina Soontornvat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Show Up and Vote<\/a> by Ani DiFranco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think Like a Voter: A Kid’s Guide to Shaping Our Country’s Future<\/a> by David Pakman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters<\/a> by Jeff Foster<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (The Questioneers)<\/a> by Andrea Beaty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madam President<\/a>\"\" by Lane Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am George Washington (Ordinary People Change the World)<\/a> by Brad Meltzer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am Abraham Lincoln (Ordinary People Change the World)<\/a> by Brad Meltzer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vote for Me!<\/a>\"\" by Ben Clanton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote (The Questioneers)<\/a> by Andrea Beaty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President of the Jungle<\/a> by Andr\u00e9 Rodrigues, Larissa Ribeiro, Paula Desgualdo, Pedro Markun<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Vote Matters: How We Elect the US President<\/a> by Rebecca Katzman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Next President<\/a> by Kate Messner (Listen to Read Aloud<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the Big Deal About Elections<\/a> by Ruby Shamir (Listen to Read Aloud<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lillian’s Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965<\/a> by Jonah Winter (Listen to Read Aloud<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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