Decisions, decisions. Some are certainly easier to make than others, as many people are discovering on this 2016 Election Day in the United States…
Kid President just released a timely video for the occasion. Happily, it doesn’t just apply to election decisions. In fact, my 2nd graders have been discussing “Thinking Hats,” and “Making Tough Choices with Kid President,” was the perfect supplement to a lesson on the importance of thinking about your thinking. “Be thoughtful,” Kid President advises, after warning against impulsivity, doing nothing, and following along with everyone else. Pretty sage advice from someone who isn’t even old enough to vote yet.
I will be adding this video to my “Inspirational Videos for Students” collection. Here is a free printable of my Thanksgiving Thinking Hats Review if you are interested!
Also, if you haven’t seen the campaign projects from Joelle Trayers’ Kindergarten class, and need an election day smile, you must click on this link!
Oh, and by the way, looking for gift suggestions? Kid President’s Guide to Being Awesome is one of the many recommendations you will find on my “Gifts for the Gifted” page!
Will definitely be sharing this with my class today! When we voted in our character primaries I was actually impressed with their decision making skills. They did not even always vote for their own or what their friends voted. I had one set of friends who both voted for each other’s project. We will have a run-off election today between Pete the Cat and Kevin from the Minions. 🙂 (Thanks for including my blog link! 🙂
I can’t wait to find out the winner!