Grades 2–5
Government: True or False
12 true-or-false sentences about government and citizenship: the voting age, the number of senators and justices, mayors, governors and the Constitution.
Social studies worksheet · Government and citizenship
A Letter to My Mayor
A civic action letter template: kids write to their mayor about a real problem in town (a broken swing, litter, a busy crossing) and suggest a fix.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Government and citizenship, Rules and laws, Voting, Rights and responsibilities
What kids do
“Leaders want to hear from the people they serve. Write to your mayor about a problem in your town and an idea to fix it.”
Printed on the sheet:
- A thank-you and my name
Teacher tip
Mail the best letters for real.
How to use it
- Connect the sheet to your class rules or a class vote.
- Use simple examples: the mayor helps the town, the governor helps the state.
- 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
- How can kids help their community?
- How does this connect to where we live?
Take it further
Write a letter to a local leader about a real problem.
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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