These election day crafts and election day activities are the perfect way to teach children the importance of voting! These election day crafts and activities are great for kids of all ages like: toddlers, preschoolers, even elementary school aged kids. Young kids and bigger kids alike can learn about history, our government, and the importance of voting with these fun election crafts and activities. Great for at home lessons or in the classroom!
Election Day Crafts and Activities
Celebrate the upcoming U.S. presidential election or the midterm elections with these election crafts for kids. Perfect for school, or just because, these activities focus on voting and civic responsibility.
Election Crafts for Kids
1. DIY Voter Button Craft
Don’t leave the little ones out on election day with this Future Voter button craft.
2. Election Day Countdown Craft
Count down to Election Day by removing pieces from this patriotic paper chain. via A Pumpkin and a Princess
3. DIY “I Voted” Button Craft
Personalize this cute button for kids to show they voted on Election Day! via The Lemonade Stand Teacher
4. American Flag Craft
Use Do-a-Dot Markers to make an American flag. via Meaningful Mama
5. Fun Craft To Teach The Importance Of Voting
Teach the importance of being president with this fun craft for kids. via The First Grade Parade
6. DIY Voter Registration Card Craft
Kids can make their own voter registration cards! via The First Grade Parade
7. DIY Popsicle Stick American Flags
Show off your patriotism this election day by making an American flag. Since voting is one of the most American things you can do to help your country!
Related: We have even more fun patriotic crafts you can do on election day!
Election Activities For Kids
8. Free Printable Election Coloring Page Activity
Color in the states according to who wins on election night with this election coloring page. via Teacher By The Beach
9. Free Printable Vote Coloring Activity
Print out and color this page that says Vote! It’s free and simple, perfect for smaller kids and bigger kids alike. Use crayons, paint, even glitter!
10. Pretend Voting Booth Activity
Build a pretend voting booth for a fun imaginative play activity. via Babble
11. Pretend DIY Voting Booth and Ballots Activity
Teach preschoolers the importance of voting with a DIY voting booth and ballots — for lunch! via Things To Share and Remember
12. Free Printable Voting Ballots Activity
These printable voting ballots are adorable — I’d cast a ballot for mac ‘n’ cheese. via Studio DIY
13. Homemade Shoe Box Ballot Box Activity
Make a pretend ballot box from a shoe box. via MPM School Supplies
14. Free Printable Election Activity Packet
This fun election activity packet includes updated ballots for the 2016 election, voting stickers, and more! via Creekside Learning
15. Free Printable Election Day Activity Set
Teach kids about the election process with this free printable Election Day activity set. via In All You Do
16. Picture Books About Elections and Voting
Election day is important and kids can learn all about the importance of voting and the impact it makes with these awesome books.
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Which election day crafts and activities did you try out?