Posts Tagged "election day"

Election Day Political Party Treats

Whether you're a democrat or a republican, you can celebrate Election Day with with blue and red themed treats! Spice up your "political party" with cookies, cupcakes, salads and more! Cookies and Cupcakes Dress up plain sugar cookies or vanilla cupcakes with a blue or red theme. Either buy already-colored frosting or make your own with a mix of white icing and a few drops of food coloring. Cover the tops of the cookies and cupcakes, add sprinkles or crystal sugar and serve the political party-themed desserts to your guests. Salads Turn a fresh green salad into a political party...

Election Day Ballot Box Craft

Celebrate Election Day at home with a creative kids' craft. Your child can learn about the election process—while getting artsy! This ballot box craft is perfect for preschoolers or older elementary school-aged children. Before you start the art, discuss elections with your child. Nominate family candidates for household president and get ready to take a vote. Arts and Crafts Materials You'll Need An old shoe box Scissors Red, white and blue paper Clear-drying school glue Clear tape Markers Index cards How-To Art-Making Steps Take the lid off the shoe box. Cut a thin rectangle-shaped slot in the middle of the...

Election Day Books for Children

Help your child to understand the importance of Election Day with an easy read. Instead of lengthy lectures or super-serious discussions, highlight this day with picture books that explain the political process in simple to understand terms. E is for Election Day, by Gloria M. Garvis and Shawn McCann. Your preschooler is learning their A,B,C's. Well, now they can add in an Election Day activity to their alphabet lessons. This letter-based book is perfect for kids under age five. Today on Election Day, by Catherine Stier and David Leonard. Your pre-k kiddo will enjoy the child-centered stories in this Election...

Election Day Family Voting Activity

How can you help your kids to celebrate Election Day? There might be a lot of political topics that are, well—off-topic for your child. Instead of turning on the TV, have your own at-home election. This is the perfect way to help the family come together and work out any issues of challenges around the house. Are you tired of the kids refusing to make their beds? Is your fourth grader not so thrilled about the fact that her younger sister never has to help clear the table after dinner? Try this Election Day activity to keep the peace, institute...

Election Day Cupcakes

Are you inviting your Republican and Democrat friends over for an Election Day party? Bring both sides together with a red, white and blue cupcake-making activity. This is a great way to keep the kids entertained during your family event. Not only will it keep the kids busy, but it also doubles as a sweet treat to eat while you’re waiting for the election results. Start your patriotic party by baking a bunch of blank cupcakes! Cupcake Baking If you have a favorite recipe, go ahead and use it. But, if not (or you don’t have time—as Election Day is...

Election Day Activities for Kids

Election Day is November 8th! As if you didn’t know that already. Even though the political mud-slinging may be what’s all over the media, you can still help your child to learn about the American political process in a totally kid-friendly way. Instead of playing up one candidate or another on the big day, take some time to celebrate America with your family. These simple kids’ activities are patriotic ways for your little learners to mark Election Day! Make Mini Flags Put those political signs down and trade them for a few flags. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican or a...