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Thinking sheet · My world and community
If I Were Mayor
You’re the mayor for a day. What three things would you change in your town, and how?
- Grades
- 1–5
- Time
- about 25 minutes
- Kids practice
- local government, persuasive writing, community needs
What kids do
“You’re in charge of the whole town! What will you do?”
- Me as mayor
- My three big ideas
- What the town looks like after my ideas
- My speech to the town: “Vote for me because…”
How to run it
- Talk about what a mayor does.
- Ideas should help lots of people, not just you.
- Hold a short class election.
Talk about it
- Who would your ideas help?
- How much would they cost?
- What would people disagree with?
Take it further
Write a letter to your real mayor.
Pairs well with
Free for home and classroom use. Print as many copies as you need.
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