A lively follow-up to Click and Camp finds sixth grader Olive looking forward to an upcoming field trip before organizing a student-council election after discovering that school policy is preventing some of the kids from participating. When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides she wants to be the nation's first and immediately jumpstarts her political career by running in her school's mock election! Splat the cat for president. AR/ATOS Level Range: 2. By Patricia Hruby Powell.
That is until he starts his library platform. David Goes to School: David Shannon. Splat the Cat Takes the Cake Lesson for Grades 2-3. Create this fun Valentine themed Busy bags to do with your child for the holiday. Introduces Election Day, discusses the importance of voting, and presents a history of voting in the United States, through a fictional story. Beginning with government workers like firefighters and garbage collectors, and moving up through local government to the national stage, this book explains that the people in government work for the voter. Sunflower Counting Games.
Duck for President by Doreen Cronin is a silly book that your students will love. Above are Splat the Cat Series books that are currently on If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added, please let us know. Duck learns at the end that running a country was no fun either, so he moves back to the farm for a new life. HOWEVER, he is still told to be an advocate for what he believes in even though he is too young to vote and become president. Kids will learn about the way in which Southern States kept African Americans from voting and the history that led to nonviolent civil rights marches to fight for the right to vote guaranteed by the Constitution. Vote for our future! First Day of School: Anne Rockwell. Story element posters. Sunflowers Literature: - S Is for Sunflower: Devin Scillian.
Come make a "Wreck this Journal, " snack on some waffles and play games! Published to commemorate the 19th Amendment's centennial, a collection of short biographies introduces 19 famous and lesser-known suffrage trailblazers who fought for women's rights, including Alice Paul, Sojourner Truth and Mary Ann Shadd Cary. How do they get the funds they need to succeed in politics? "School Counting" Student Booklet. Kitty, the star of Bad Kitty Gets a Bath, decides to run for president of the Neighborhood Cat Coalition, but when election time rolls around, Kitty realizes that she never registered to vote--then a surprise, last minute absentee ballot determines the entire outcome of the election. Baby loves democracy! You could compare two popular book candidates like Pete the Cat vs. Splat the Cat, or Brown Bear vs. the Duck in Duck for President. What could possibly wrong? It is kind of crazy to think that it will be back to school time very soon. February Grab and Go Adult Craft - Free DIY No Sew Heart Pillow Craft Kit. This is a newer book that is a must-have for a classroom!
The Berenstain Bears Go to School: Jan Berenstain. Since my kids are off school, I will have some printable activities for them as well as some books they can read about voting and elections. Little does she know, but so are the teachers and just about everyone else! Library Card Sign-Up – Month of February: Take Your Child to the Library Month is an excellent time to bring your family into the library and sign up for library cards. By the author of Eliza. All ages are welcome to attend this free event from 11:30 a. With the Presidential Election coming up next month, October is the perfect time to read all the Children's books on elections and have students participate in the voting process in the classroom. Shop for this book and more in my Amazon store! Wings' activity guide are prereading discussion cards, a. readers' theater script, and many enjoyable actitivies that. Students could also study Scotton's art style.
Maybe they'll even find a Lego! Every Child Ready Curriculum. As Splat makes promises that aren't best for the students and won't help them in the long run, his teacher helps him learn the true tasks of a president. It's all about a student writing about why their teacher would be a good president. The illustrations are as hysterical as the story. It is advisable that teachers and parents review all links before. Contact Trista Cohea at the Carnegie with questions at 515-465-7713. A perfect introduction for young readers, this book covers the details of the campaign trail, from grassroots organization to winning delegate support. Playful ideas for your baby's first Valentine's Day.
I Voted explains the concept of choosing, individually, and as a group, from making a simple choice: "Which do you like better, apples or oranges? Valentine's day is the perfect time for little hands to cook with books! With speeches, debates, and a soapbox or two, Monster's newest tale is a campaign encouraging kids to take a stand and fight for what they believe in. Our First Day Jitters: Classroom Book. Couples, families and singles — come to the Carnegie for a special Valentine's Day-themed tea! What kinds of lessons will she teach? Charlie the Ranch Dog. Bold & brave: ten heroes who won women the right to vote. Disclaimer: The links here have been scrutinized for their grade and age appropriateness; however, contents of links on the World Wide Web change continuously. Has one big surprise on that day! You ever had those feelings? You can watch a virtual performance of TheaterWorks USA's children's musical We the People: America Rocks!
Library of Congress. And finally, centers and activities that can be developed to use throughout the themed unit. This is an opportunity to get to know the Interim Sheriff in a question and answers-style forum. The votes are in–it's a Bad Kitty landslide! Grace for President is about a girl who decides to run for president because she knows there has not been a female president. I thought of a few ideas for you to help you teach about the election and the election process.
With Election Day right around the corner, I thought it would be an optimal time to gather a list of my favorite read alouds for Election Day. Camping Gear Match Game. ★ FREEBIE: Book It: Retell It, Write It, Make It! A sequel to the award-winning President of the Whole Fifth Grade finds spunky junior businesswoman Brianna Justice tackling a fundraiser for a class trip to Washington, D. C., an effort that is challenged by middle-school drama, a political rival and estrangement from her best friends.