Reading and Primary Sources

Elephant or Donkey (Grades K-2)

Read about the elephant and donkey. Which is your favorite?

Stars or Stripes (Grades K-2)

Read about the history of the U.S. Flag. Which symbol means the most to you, the stars or the stripes?

A Visit from Taft (Grades 3-6)

Read a letter written by Effie Barnaby in 1908 when William Howard Taft spoke to a large crowd in Massillon, Ohio. Then, write your own story about a candidate running for office.

Scavenger Hunt

Cyberbee's Election Hunt

Sound Activity

Click on the Donkey and Elephant. What do you hear? Why are these animals important during elections?


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Listen to this sound clip on this page from Ben's Guide to U.S. Government. When is this music played?

Hail to the Chief

Coloring Activity

Color George Washinton - the face on a one dollar bill

Make a Campaign Button

1. Go to the page with button patterns.

2. Print the page out on your printer.

3. Glue the white paper onto a sheet of cardboard.

4. Cut out the button shapes.

5. Decorate your buttons.

Here are some ideas to use when decorating your campaign button:

1. Cut out a picture of the person you want to be president from a magazine.
Glue it on the button. Trim the edges around the button.

2. Get a picture of the person you want to be president from the Internet.
Print the picture. Glue it on the button. Trim the edges around the button.

3. Make a Vote button. Decorate your button with colored markers or crayons.


Remind adults that they should vote in the presidential election.

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