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Use this Duck for President Craft to teach young kids about everything from Election Day to Presidents’ Day this school year. It’s the perfect book companion for the classic read-aloud and is beloved by elementary kids.
Have you ever been planning lessons for Presidents’ Day or Election Day and don’t know how to make it fun and engaging? Teaching kids about elections and leadership can be tricky, but Duck for President by Doreen Cronin makes it fun and easy! Whether you’re celebrating Presidents’ Day, Election Day, or simply introducing civics in a kid-friendly way, this book is a perfect read-aloud.
But why stop at just reading? With this engaging Duck for President craft and book companion, you can bring the story to life with a hands-on activity that gets kids excited about voting, leadership, and storytelling. Keep reading to discover how this activity can make learning about elections a blast in your classroom or home!
In Duck for President by Doreen Cronin, Duck is tired of doing farm chores, so he decides to take charge and run for office! He starts small by campaigning to be in charge of the farm, but soon, his political ambitions grow. Duck worked his way up from farmer to governor and eventually to President of the United States. But along the way, he learns that being in charge isn’t as easy as it seems!
Kids love Duck for President because it’s full of humor, playful illustrations, and a silly yet engaging storyline. The idea of a farm animal running for president is hilarious, and the book’s repetitive text and lively speech bubbles make it fun to read aloud. Duck’s journey is also relatable since he thinks leadership looks easy but quickly learns it comes with challenging responsibilities.
This book is a great way to introduce young children to elections, voting, and leadership. It helps them understand the democratic process simply and engagingly while showing that leadership takes hard work. Teachers and parents can use it to start conversations about making decisions, taking responsibility, and how voting plays a role in choosing leaders.
To create the Duck for President Craft, you’ll need the following materials:
Watch the video below to see how simple this Duck for President craft is!
This Duck for President craft isn’t just a fun activity; it’s also a great way to reinforce learning. Here are some ways to incorporate it into your lessons:
This craft is a fantastic way to make learning about elections and leadership exciting for young learners!
If you like book companions, you will love this Book Crafts Bundle! It comes with 36 crafts to use with preschool, kindergarten, first-grade, and second-grade students. The activities included are:
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Hi, I’m Laura and I am the creator of Crafty Bee Creations. I am a former preschool teacher turned business owner that now creates educational resources for teachers in the classroom, homeschool, and daycare setting. I have a passion for designing craft resources that are not only fun and engaging but work children’s fine motor skills too!
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