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!
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.
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.
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.
I was so proud of many of my daughter’s classmates’ parents who took their kids with them to Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Romney 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.
I encourage you to advocate for your child’s future by voting this election.
Resources for Teaching Kids About Election Day
How are you teaching your child about the elections?
Your vote does matter!
We talked to our 6 year old about voting and the Presidency and thought you might find the resources we used helpful.
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…
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!
Here are some of the books we read to learn about Voting. Many of them talk about running for president.
Ask your child what things are important to them. You might be impressed with their answers.
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Books about Voting and Election Day for President
Vote for Our Future! by Margaret McNamara (Listen to Read Aloud)
V Is for Voting by Kate Farrell (Listen to Read Aloud)
I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference by Mark Shulman (Listen to Read Aloud)
Amelia Bedelia’s First Vote by Herman Parish
The Night Before Election Day by Natasha Wing (Listen to Read Aloud)
Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio
Duck for President (A Click Clack Book)
If I Ran For President by Catherine Stier
Today on Election Day by Margaret McNamara and Micah Player
The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia by DK
The Hill by Kate Anderson Brower
See How They Run: Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House by Susan E. Goodman
Equality’s Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America
Leo’s First Vote! by Christina Soontornvat
Think Like a Voter: A Kid’s Guide to Shaping Our Country’s Future by David Pakman
For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters by Jeff Foster
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (The Questioneers) by Andrea Beaty
Madam President
I am George Washington (Ordinary People Change the World) by Brad Meltzer
I am Abraham Lincoln (Ordinary People Change the World) by Brad Meltzer
Vote for Me!
Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote (The Questioneers) by Andrea Beaty
The President of the Jungle by André Rodrigues, Larissa Ribeiro, Paula Desgualdo, Pedro Markun
Your Vote Matters: How We Elect the US President by Rebecca Katzman
The Next President by Kate Messner (Listen to Read Aloud)
What’s the Big Deal About Elections by Ruby Shamir (Listen to Read Aloud)
Lillian’s Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by Jonah Winter (Listen to Read Aloud)
Resources for Election Day Activities for Kids
- Teaching your Child about the Presidential Election
- Printable Elections Game for Kids
- Printable Election Book from Smedey’s Smorgasbord
- Color Your Own Electorial Votes Map from Urban Bliss LIfe
- Election Day from Welcome To Room 26
- Electoral College Printable from Kids Discover
- 11 Election Day Activities from Tip Junkie
- Pumpkin Elections from Imagination Soup
- Picture Books about Elections and Presidents from No Time For Flashcards
- If I Were President Writing Prompt
- Presidents’ Day Activities from Living Montessori Now
- President’s Day Activities from Toddler Approved
- Classroom Election Activities from The First Grade Parade
- 2024 Elections – Teacher Resources from Teacher Vision
- Election Day Activities from Apples 4 the Teacher
- Election Day Printable from Simply Kinder
- Election 2024 from Scholastic Magazine
- Election Day from Teacher Planet
- Election Day Coloring Pages from Homeschool of 1
- Presidents of United Stated printable book from 123 Homeschool and Me
- President Trading Cards from Teach Beside Me
- Race to the Ballot: The Our White House Presidential Campaign and Election Kit for Kids!
- Presidents Day Activities
- Virtual Tour of the White House from Google Earth
- Virtual Tour of the Capitol Building
I’m off to go vote now with my hubby and my daughters for early voting!
Get out and VOTE!
Voting Activities for Elementary Students
For more Election Day Activities, check out our site…
Learning about the Presidential Election with Kids
Election Day Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tips for Advocating for our Children by VOTING
Printable Election Day Writing Prompt
Election Day Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
It’s never too early to start talking about election day with your child! You could even celebrate the day with this special patriotic snack!
