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.
It was so proud many of my daughter’s classmates parents who took their kid with them to Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Romney as they visited our town on their campaign trail.
I encourage you to advocate for your child’s future by voting this election.
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Resources for Teaching Kids About Election Day
How are you teaching your child about the elections?
Your vote does matter!
We took the opportunity to talk to our 6 year old about voting and the Presidency and thought you might find the resources we used helpful. Here are some of the books we read to learn about Voting. Many of them talk about running for president.
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!
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…
Ask your child what things are important to them. You might be impressed with their answers.
Books about Voting and Election Day for President
Equality’s Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America
I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference
Grace for President (Grace Series (1))
Duck for President (A Click Clack Book)
I am George Washington (Ordinary People Change the World)
I am Abraham Lincoln (Ordinary People Change the World)
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (The Questioneers)
For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters by Jeff Foster
Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote (The Questioneers) 
Resources for Election Day Activities for Kids
- Teaching your Child about the Presidential Election
- Printable Election Book from Smedey’s Smorgasbord
- Color Your Own Electorial Votes Map from Urban Bliss LIfe
- Election Day from Welcome To Room 26
- 11 Election Day Activities from Tip JunkiePumpkin 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
- 2020 Elections – Teacher Resources from Teacher Vision
- Election Day Activities from Apples 4 the Teacher
- Election 2020 from Scholastic Magazine
- Election Day from Teacher Planet
- Race to the Ballot: The Our White House Presidential Campaign and Election Kit for Kids!
- Presidents Day Activities from The Educators’ Spin On It
I’m off to go vote now with my hubby and my daughters for the last day of early voting! Get out and VOTE!
Voting Activities for Elementary Students
For more Election Day Activities, check these out on our site…
Learning about the Presidential Election with Kids
Printable Election Day Writing Prompt
Election Day Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tips for Advocating for our Children by VOTING
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!
Great post on something that is so important. Thanks for sharing so many books and resources. (pinned and +1ed)
Thanks for such a great post & thanks for mentioning my review.
Great list of books. I already voted – never miss. We live in a wonderful country to have so many freedoms.
I'll be bringing all four kids to the polls with me on Tuesday – they don't have school! Makes my life a bit complicated, but it's a good educational experience for them!
Thanks for sharing Jennifer!
Thanks, I love your review of Woodrow for President and all the great resources you shared with it.
Thanks Susan, still waiting to get our hands on a couple of them but we've been having fun reading them and learning about Presidents and election day. good for you for voting already! Thank you!
They never have work or school on election day in India where my husband is from, I think that' ssomething we need to adopt here to show it's importance to our nation for all to participate easily. I hope it goes well with all four.
What a wonderful book list! We just read a Bad Kitty book on elections at our house.
When I lived in PA the schools were closed on election day too! Tomorrow I have the morning free to go vote and am going to take advantage of it, although my 6 year did want to go with me. Her little brother and sister definitely did not so I told her I'd take a picture of myself afterward and wear my sticker to school pick up!
We took our son with us when we went to early voting and talked through the whole process with him. I had forgotten about Duck for President! I think we'll be reading that tonight! Thanks for sharing this great post.
Great book list! I definitely get excited to vote every time : )
There are lot of cute lesson plans about Duck for President. I wish it were as simple as the books portray it for our kids. At least if they start learning about it when they're young they will be knowledgeable and able to make educated decisions as they vote as adults.