Children shouldn't have to deal with actual politics, especially since these days politics can be far too hurtful and controversial! I think it's best to go in a different direction with kids.
This year, on election day, we voted for our favorite Indoor Recess Game. Sorry won, with Battleship a close second. We graphed our votes, and drew some conclusions from the data.
A couple of days later, we had a fabulous discussion.
I asked them what they would do if they were President of the United States. Their answers were amazing!
Here are some of my favorites:
- I would get rid of smoking.
- I would expect people to try to get along.
- I would get rid of drugs.
- I would make sure people stopped hurting each other.
- I would have people smile more.
- I would let people wear their hair however they want.
- I would have the rich people use their extra money to help the poor people.
- I would get rid of junk food.
- I would make everyone read.
- I would make sure people are healthy.
- I would make people exercise.
- I would get rid of bullies.
Honestly, I was inspired and proud! I half expected "typical" kid answers: no homework, no bedtimes, more video games... but they didn't go in that direction at all!
They've got my vote!
Here's a little freebie with this prompt and another prompt as well:
