Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this social studies lesson, kids learn about Election Day and how voting is part of a democracy.
In this video, I explain what Election Day is and why voting is important in a democratic society. Students learn, in a simple and age-appropriate way, how citizens use voting to make choices and help decide how their government works.
This lesson is designed for elementary students and is great for classrooms, homeschooling, and independent learning. The focus is on understanding the idea of voting and democracy, without discussing political parties or candidates.
It's perfect for elementary social studies lessons, civics units, and learning about voting and democracy for kids.
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00:00 When is Election Day?
1:06 Why is Election Day special?
1:43 How often do election years happen?
2:21 Early voting and mail-in voting
3:09 Polling places
4:08 Voting stickers
4:56 The first time I voted
Music credits:
Call to Adventure, Derp Nugget, Wholesome, Limit 70, Severe Tire Damage, Magic Scout- Manor, Sock Hop, Americana, Getting it Done
by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Thanks for watching!
Daniel
"Homeschool Pop"
In this social studies lesson, kids learn about Election Day and how voting is part of a democracy.
In this video, I explain what Election Day is and why voting is important in a democratic society. Students learn, in a simple and age-appropriate way, how citizens use voting to make choices and help decide how their government works.
This lesson is designed for elementary students and is great for classrooms, homeschooling, and independent learning. The focus is on understanding the idea of voting and democracy, without discussing political parties or candidates.
It's perfect for elementary social studies lessons, civics units, and learning about voting and democracy for kids.
👉 Learn how to support videos like this one, and get Homeschool Pop tattoos! patreon.com/homeschoolpop
00:00 When is Election Day?
1:06 Why is Election Day special?
1:43 How often do election years happen?
2:21 Early voting and mail-in voting
3:09 Polling places
4:08 Voting stickers
4:56 The first time I voted
Music credits:
Call to Adventure, Derp Nugget, Wholesome, Limit 70, Severe Tire Damage, Magic Scout- Manor, Sock Hop, Americana, Getting it Done
by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Thanks for watching!
Daniel
"Homeschool Pop"
