Teaching young students about the importance of voting may seem like a big concept, but introducing it early helps build responsible future citizens. Even though Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders are far from casting their first vote, we can plant the seeds of understanding through engaging books that show them how voting works and why it matters!
In this post, I’m sharing some excellent books you can use in your classroom to open up conversations about voting, democracy, choices, and fairness. These books make the complex idea of voting easy to understand and fun for young minds!
Best Books about Voting for Kids & Elementary Classrooms
Make sure to preview whatever book you select from the bookstore or the library to ensure it works for your specific age group and students.
Some of these books include more advanced concepts, while others are simple stories geared toward younger students.
Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts
This book is packed with TONS of fascinating facts about presidents, the election process, and more. It’s text-heavy so it’s definitely better for 1st grade+ {and ready in small sections, not all at once}
V is for Voting
This poetic alphabet book is about more than just voting. It’s filled with social justice and civil rights, highlighting the importance of every vote for children.
A Vote is a Powerful Thing
The important message of this book is that every single vote matters! It’s set in a classroom so your students may identify with the topic a bit more than those first two books.
Vote for Our Future
This book is so cute! A local school turns into a polling place on Election Day and even though the students are too young to vote, the excitement of the school playing such an important role in the day is contagious.
I Voted
I Voted is a simple book with big lessons. It introduces the basic concepts of democracy in an age-appropriate way for our young learners.
This Little Voter
Heads up – this is a board book so it’s best for the littlest learners. It’s written in the cadence of “This Little Piggy” so it’ll be an enjoyable {but quick!} read for Kindergartners, especially.
Curious Georges Votes
Our littlest learners always love the antics of Curious George! At George’s school everyone gets involved in selecting the new mascot by casting a ballot.
We Can Vote
You can never go wrong with a Rookie Reader! This simple reader is filled with important non-fiction text features you can point out while also sharing the important civic information.
Sofia Valdez Future Prez
I love reading The Questioneers series of books and Sofia Valdez, Future Prez does not disappoint. It illustrates to children the importance of standing up for what they believe in…and how it can make a difference.
Using books to introduce the topic of voting makes it accessible and relatable for young learners. By helping students understand that their voice matters, we are raising future citizens who value their role in democracy.
Bringing Voting Concepts into the Classroom
Once you’ve read these books with your students, it’s easy to set up school elections – for things that are easy for children to vote on – favorite pets, best pizza – you know…all the important decisions in life!
Want to learn more about how I bring elections in an age-appropriate way into my own first grade classroom? See all my voting and election day activities for elementary students here!
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Best Books About Voting & Elections for Elementary Students Recap
Teaching the importance of voting at an early age sets the foundation for civic responsibility. With these books, you’ll have a great start to bring this important concept to life in your Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade classrooms.
Let’s inspire the next generation to appreciate the power of their vote, one page at a time!
What other election books do you like reading to your elementary students? Tell me in the comments.
