Grades 2–5
If I Were President
Kids imagine being President: draw a portrait, make 3 promises and invent a new law, with real facts about the job.
Social studies worksheet · Government and citizenship
Class Vote: Ballots and Tally
Hold a real class election: 6 cut-out ballots, a tally chart and a results box. In the United States, citizens can vote at 18.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Government and citizenship, Rules and laws, Voting, Rights and responsibilities
What kids do
“Hold a class vote! Write the question and the choices. Cut out the ballots. Count the votes with tally marks.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Tally the votes
Words on this sheet
Class ballotChoice AChoice BChoice C
Teacher tip
Vote on something real, like the read-aloud book or the class game.
How to use it
- Hold a real class vote on something small.
- Read the sheet together, since the vocabulary is new.
- Use finished sheets for a quick gallery walk or a partner share.
Watch for
Keep politics neutral. Focus on how government works, not on parties or people.
Talk about it
- What makes a good leader?
- What question would you ask an expert on this topic?
Take it further
Hold a mock election for a class decision.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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