Talking Kindly About Elections Guide
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Talking Kindly About Elections Guide" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
2 pages in this set
Talking Kindly About Elections for 3rd to 5th grade: a class guide for respectful discussion and cut-out topic cards about local choices. Part of our Election Day holiday activities collection.
How do I use this resource?
Read the guide together before a class discussion, then let partners pick a card, share their ideas and listen to someone who thinks differently.
What students will practice
- Shows 3rd to 5th grade students how voting works, from ballots and polling places to counting the votes, with no parties or candidates.
- Practices respectful discussion: listening, taking turns and disagreeing kindly.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Talking Kindly About Elections Guide?
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Read the guide together before a class discussion, then let partners pick a card, share their ideas and listen to someone who thinks differently.
What is the Talking Kindly About Elections Guide?
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Two pages: a guide to read with the class about having different ideas and talking kindly, and discussion topic cards on everyday community choices, such as whether the library should stay open later or recess should be longer.
Can I use the Talking Kindly About Elections Guide at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade Election Day resources are there?
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3 printable resources, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Election Day resources for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Election Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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