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Parent Guide to the 2008 Presidential Elections
Answer kids' questions about the campaign and find activities and resources to spark lively discussion.
Now's your chance — your quadrennial opportunity to help your kids learn about the peculiar, unique process of choosing an American president. Take advantage of this teachable time to share your values and opinions. Whether your family leans left or right, red or blue, you'll find advice, resources, and activities here to help answer kids' questions about current events and campaigns.
For the most current election news, stop by Scholastic News Online's Election '08 headquarters. There, you and your kids can read the most up-to-date coverage, cast your own vote in weekly polls, play games and quizzes, or join a safe, moderated online discussion. And don't miss the dispatches from the youngest reporters on the campaign trail!
Articles
Scholastic Parents | March 5,2008
8 tips for talking to your child about the election.
Scholastic News Online | Read about the frontrunners in the race for the Democrat and Republican Presidential nominations.
by Jacob Schroeder
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | December 5,2007
Republican presidential frontrunner Senator John McCain's daughter talks to Scholastic News about how she leads the life of a regular kid.
by Gabyliz Machado
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | January 22,2008
Scholastic News Online asks Michelle Obama, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's wife, about balancing family, career, and life on the campaign trail.
by Jack Greenberg
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 4,2008
A new form of campaigning is here! On February 4, 2008, in a final effort to get her message out to undecided primary voters, Hillary Clinton hosted a "Virtual Town Hall."
by Toby Leah Bochan
Scholastic Parents | Show your child that news issues are worth thinking and talking about. Guidlines for age-appropriate discussion of news about government and the community.
by Toby Leah Bochan
Scholastic Parents | Use our refresher course on the basics of the documents, history, and ideology of the U.S. government so you can help your child understand what makes America unique.
by Amy KL Borrell
Scholastic Parents | A handy parent's guide to American History. Refreshes your memory of key people and events. Includes projects, interactive tours, timelines, and other Web resources.
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | Inroduction to Scholastic News Online, a kids news site. Daily stories, games, quizzes, and special reports, all at a kids reading level.
Scholastic Parents | Could you get the job done? Test your governing skills with this online activity.
Scholastic Parents | Printable activity to help kids learn facts and dates about U.S. presidents.
Scholastic Parents | Help your child develop critical-thinking skills with this fun debate activity.
Book Lists
Scholastic Parents | Spark discussion (or answer tough questions) with these kid-friendly titles that explain and celebrate the American electoral process.
Honor America's birthday with fiction and nonfiction that promotes patriotism, encourages reflection, and enlivens history.
