This week Evan learned about our civic duty to vote. He learned that voting is our duty as citizens. He learned about the voting process - that citezens vote, the votes are counted, and a winner is anounced. He then went with mom to vote (early voting) and watched the voting process in action.

Social Studies

• Evan learned about our civic duty to vote and that it is our duty as citizens.
• He learned about the voting process - citizens vote, the votes are counted, and a winner is announced.
• He witnessed the voting process in action by going with his mom to vote during early voting.

For continued development, encourage Evan to discuss with family members or friends about the importance of voting and the voting process. You can also engage him in role-playing activities where he can act as a voter or a candidate, helping him understand the different roles in an election. Additionally, encourage him to participate in classroom or school mock elections to enhance his understanding of the voting process.

Book Recommendations

• Democracy for Dinosaurs: A Guide for Young Citizens by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown: This book explains the concept of democracy and civic duties in a fun and engaging way for first graders.
• Otto Runs for President by Rosemary Wells: In this delightful story, Otto the pig runs for class president and learns valuable lessons about citizenship and elections.
• Amelia Bedelia's First Vote by Herman Parish and Lynne Avril: This book follows Amelia Bedelia as she learns about the voting process and the importance of making informed decisions as a citizen.