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Election Day PuzzlePrint puzzle on cardstock if possible, then cut apart pieces.Have fun with the puzzle as you learn about Election Day.©Beverly Hernandez, Homeschool JourneysImages from Scrappin Doodleshttp://homeschooljourneys.com

Election Day FunDoor Hanger, Pencil Topper and Bookmark©Beverly Hernandez, Homeschool JourneysImages from Scrappin Doodleshttp://homeschooljourneys.com

Election Day Tic-Tac-Toellll_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _©Beverly Hernandez, Homeschool JourneysImages from Scrappin Doodleshttp://homeschooljourneys.com

Name:Date:Presidential Election WordsearchDid you hear about what happened at the laundromat last night? Three clothespins held up two shirts!When you locate a word from the list, draw a circle around it.Artwork by Scrappin Doodles (scrappindoodles.com)E V B O S S E L E P H A N T X S H BL D E M O C R A T I C P A R T Y B BE D P R E S I D E N T E B F K K P LC Y X E Q G R P L A T F O R M R R AT E W R I T E I N C D F T W S E I BO G I K S Z F I X Q O R C Y G P M SR D R G S K K K G F N Y A J W U A EA B E T H G O A O Q K F N B V B R NL A G U K T T P F R E P D J G L Y TC X I I F R E X L C Y O I W C I E EO Z S A I C X E Q A U F D P W C L EL H T L X G S M N M W F A N K A E BL K E Y O V R T L P J Y T R T N C AE W R E S Y I Y A A J F E O Z P T LG E L E C T I O N I Z J L V Q A I LE S M C A U C U S G Z L X F I R O ON V O T E H A J O N A B K J J T N TN N U C S G Q F I B U N T S W Y R GAbsentee ballot Donkey PresidentBallot Eighteen Primary ElectionCampaign Election RegisterCandidate Electoral college Republican PartyCaucus Elephant VoteDemocratic Party Platform Write in©Beverly Hernandez, Homeschool Journeyshttp://homeschooljourneys.com

Name:Date:Presidential Election Crossword PuzzleTongue Twister: Shallow ships show some signs of sinking.Complete the activity.Artwork by Scrappin Doodles (scrappindoodles.com)1 2 34 5678 9101112 13 14151617 18ACROSS6. Cast a vote by inserting a name that is not on theballot 8. The symbol of the Republican Party; introduced incartoons by Thomas Nast in 18749. Meet to select a candidate or promote a policy12. Legal age to vote in the United States13. The symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced incartoons by Thomas Nast in 187415. The older of two major political parties in theUnited States16. The body of electors who formally elect theUnited States president and vice president17. Express one's preference for a candidate or for ameasure18. Enroll to vote©Beverly Hernandez, Homeschool JourneysDOWN1. A politician who is running for public office2. A preliminary election where delegates or nomineesare chosen3. The younger of two major political parties in theUnited States4. A ballot that is cast while absent5. A race between candidates for elective office7. A document listing the alternatives that is used invoting10. The person who holds the office of head of state ofthe United States government11. A vote to select the winner of a position or politicaloffice14. A document stating the aims and principles of apolitical partyhttp://homeschooljourneys.com

Name:Date:Presidential Election MatchingWhat did the zookeeper say when she saw four elephants in sunglasses coming over a hill? Nothing. Shedidn't recognize them.Print the word that matches the clue on the blank line by the clue.Artwork by Scrappin Doodles (scrappindoodles.com)1. A document stating the aims and principles of a political party2. The person who holds the office of head of state of theUnited States government3. The older of two major political parties in the United States4. Meet to select a candidate or promote a policy5. The younger of two major political parties in the United States6. The symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons byThomas Nast in 18747. A race between candidates for elective office8. A politician who is running for public office9. A vote to select the winner of a position or political office10. The symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons byThomas Nast in 187411. A document listing the alternatives that is used in voting12. A preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen13. The body of electors who formally elect the United States presidentand vice president14. Legal age to vote in the United States15. Express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure16. A ballot that is cast while absent17. Cast a vote by inserting a name that is not on the ballot18. Enroll to voteAbsentee ballot Caucus Election President Republican PartyBallot Democratic Party Electoral college Primary Election VoteCampaign Donkey Elephant Register Write inCandidate Eighteen Platform©Beverly Hernandez, Homeschool Journeyshttp://homeschooljourneys.com

Name:Date:Presidential Election Multiple ChoiceWhich room can you not enter? Mushroom!Complete the activity.Artwork by Scrappin Doodles (scrappindoodles.com)1. The body of electors who formally elect the United States president and vice presidentA. Electoral college B. Republican Party C. Primary Election D. Ballot2. The person who holds the office of head of state of the United States governmentA. Donkey B. Democratic Party C. President D. Electoral college3. Legal age to vote in the United StatesA. Eighteen B. Candidate C. Platform D. Primary Election4. The younger of two major political parties in the United StatesA. Republican Party B. Ballot C. Absentee ballot D. Primary Election5. A preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosenA. Absentee ballot B. Primary Election C. Candidate D. President6. A politician who is running for public officeA. Elephant B. Eighteen C. Candidate D. Democratic Party7. A document stating the aims and principles of a political partyA. Primary Election B. Platform C. Eighteen D. Ballot8. A ballot that is cast while absentA. Candidate B. Ballot C. Absentee ballot D. Donkey9. The older of two major political parties in the United StatesA. Democratic Party B. Donkey C. Republican Party D. President10. The symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874A. Donkey B. Candidate C. President D. Absentee ballot11. A document listing the alternatives that is used in votingA. Ballot B. Primary Election C. Donkey D. Electoral college12. The symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874A. Eighteen B. Vote C. Elephant D. Platform13. Express one's preference for a candidate or for a measureA. Primary Election B. President C. Donkey D. Vote©Beverly Hernandez, Homeschool Journeyshttp://homeschooljourneys.com

Name:Date:Presidential Election Vocabulary StudySheetWhat is the best snake to take into a math class? An adder!This vocabulary sheet serves as a study sheet to learn the terms related to the topicand as an answer sheet to the worksheets in this series.Artwork by Scrappin Doodles (scrappindoodles.com)1. Platform A document stating the aims and principles of a political party2. Register Enroll to vote3. Candidate A politician who is running for public office4. Democratic Party The older of two major political parties in the United States5. Republican Party The younger of two major political parties in the United States6. Write in Cast a vote by inserting a name that is not on the ballot7. Campaign A race between candidates for elective office8. Vote Express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure9. Caucus Meet to select a candidate or promote a policy10. Absentee ballot A ballot that is cast while absent11. Primary Election A preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen12. Eighteen Legal age to vote in the United States13. Election A vote to select the winner of a position or political office14. Elephant The symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nastin 187415. Ballot A document listing the alternatives that is used in voting16. President The person who holds the office of head of state of theUnited States government17. Donkey The symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nastin 187418. Electoral college The body of electors who formally elect the United States president andvice president©Beverly Hernandez, Homeschool Journeyshttp://homeschooljourneys.com

To make visor:1. Print on cardstock or constructionpaper.2. Cut out visor.3. Punch holes at circles.4. Insert elastic string into holes andtie to fit head. For yarn or otherstring, cut two pieces and tie a bowto fit.©Beverly Hernandez, Homeschool JourneysImages from Scrappin Doodleshttp://homeschooljourneys.com

To make visor:1. Print on cardstock or constructionpaper.2. Cut out visor.3. Punch holes at circles.4. Insert elastic string into holes andtie to fit head. For yarn or otherstring, cut two pieces and tie a bowto fit.©Beverly Hernandez, Homeschool JourneysImages from Scrappin Doodleshttp://homeschooljourneys.com

Election Day Cupcake Wrapper and TopperCupcake wrapper:1. Cut out wrapper.2. Apply glue to tab to paste the endstogether.Cupcake topper:1. Cut out topper pieces.2. Glue back to back insertingtoothpick in between.©Beverly Hernandez, Homeschool JourneysImages from Scrappin Doodleshttp://homeschooljourneys.com

©Beverly Hernandez, Homeschool JourneysImages from Scrappin Doodleshttp://homeschooljourneys.com