This set of Election Day themed patterns cards will b fun to explore during election time. However, you could explore them while talking about data gathering or patterning. The cards display a number of Election day symbols along with political party animals.
If your children aren’t familar with Election Day, you may want to read them one of the Election-themed books below. There is also a set of Election Day vocabulary flashcards available on my I Spy Election Day Symbols activity. Going over the symbols they display and talking about what they mean would be helpful. (Yes, the symbols in that set match the symbols in this set.)
Getting the Election Day Themed Patterning Cards
First, you will need to download the set.
Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader you will need to download it. The set is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.
Third, you will need to go to your download file and open the page. You may be asked if you want the file to open right after you download it. If you are, you won’t have to hunt for it in your download file.
Finally, when you open the calendar you will find hyperlinked activities. When you click on them, you will be taken to each of the activity’s locations on the web.
Getting the Cards Ready to Use
If you plan on using the cards over and over again, you may want to laminate them. Below I have suggested products that you may want to use to cover them.
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Building Background
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Before exploring the activity, you may want to introduce your children to the voting process. The books below would each be great to read to your children.
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Rock That Vote is a book about a class voting for a class pet. It also focuses on the need to vote fairly.
The President of the Jungle is a wonderful book that walks children through the voting process. It looks at campaigns, voting, and even debates.
Duck for President explores the main character’s rise in power from farmer to running for president.
Grace for President explores the difference between the popular and electoral vote. It features a girl running for president of her class.
Exploring the Patterning Strips
Whether you choose to use these in a center or with a small group, they will be a fun way to look at patterning. Some children will benefit from working on one with you or a partner to ensure they are completing the pattern accurately.
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