2008 Mock Election

As all of you are aware, the 2008 Election is almost here! In First Grade, we will be doing various activities to help your child understand the election process, identify the candidates, and learn about what the President of the United States actually does.

I would like to offer the following resources that I believe will provide you with a fun way to teach your child about a most important moment in our nation's history!

Election News Center

1) Weekly Reader: Election Center

2) Time for Kids: Election Connection

3) Scholastic News Online: Countdown to Election 2008

Election Games

1) The Road to the Capitol Game

Election Books

1. My Teacher for President by Kay Winters

2. Arthur meets the President by Marc Brown

3. Duck for President by Doreen Cronin

4. Vote by Eileen Christelow (There are teacher resources included here!)

5. So You Want to be President? by Judith St. George


Don't forget to vote!

Mr. G