Tomorrow is Election Day — a great reminder to vote if you’re eligible. If you have young children who aren’t old enough to cast a real ballot, here’s a fun, kid-friendly activity to involve them in the process. These VOTE! printables are ideal for letting kids practice voting in a playful, educational way. Use them on Election Day or any time you want to let your child have a say: choose dinner, pick the next family outing, or vote on a weekend activity. Kids take pride in expressing their preferences, and offering an official-looking ballot and an “I Voted!” pin makes the experience feel special.
Making the “I Voted!” badges is simple: print the sheet, cut out the badges, and either glue them onto a pin back or attach them to a safety pin to wear on a shirt. Little ones love the recognition, and the badge reinforces the idea that their voice matters.
If you want to make the activity extra authentic, let kids mark their own ballots with crayons or stickers. You can even role-play a polling place with a simple ballot box and a volunteer “poll worker” to check their names. It’s a fun way to teach civic habits and the basics of how voting works without getting into politics.
All photos by Studio DIY
To download the printable voting ballots and “I Voted!” pins, download the PDF from the original printable source.
*Disclaimer: The shirt colors and the order of any listed candidates in the photos are random and do not reflect political endorsements. I encourage everyone eligible to vote, but this post is focused on a family-friendly activity rather than political discussion.*