Election Day: Video E-Book and Printable Activities

Description

Struggling to teach about the presidential election in an age-appropriate way? In this set, you will find a six-minute video e-book that teaches about voting and the election process using fictional characters. You will also find a printable file with a reader, ballots to use in a class election, and election vocabulary cards.

This set provides a simple and age-appropriate way to teach young students about elections without discussing current candidates.

What’s included in this Election Day set?

✅ Animated Election Day Video
This narrated e-book video teaches about elections through fictional characters. Students will learn about the concept of voting, as well as how elections are used to determine who will get to do certain jobs in society.

✅ Vocabulary Resources
The video introduces and defines five election vocabulary terms (Election Day, candidates, campaign, debate, and ballot). Printable definition cards are included for follow-up practice and writing support.

✅ Printable Reader
A short, printable reader summarizes the election video and is included in two print formats.

✅ Class Election Materials
Printable ballots and “stickers” are useful for acting out the election process with your class.

What Teachers Are Saying About This Election Resource:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love that this activity teaches about elections and the importance of having them without getting mixed up in the political parties. It is the perfect lesson for first grade. Thanks so much!” -Amanda M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was such a fun way to introduce my Kindergarten students to the process of voting. The cute video really had them engaged from the start.” -Melissa A.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We loved this activity. It was super cute to watch them make connections to the real election and how proud they were to vote. Thanks for such a great resource.” -Ellen P.

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Susan Jennings (My Happy Place)

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