Explain to children why voting is important. Tell them that voting allows everyone to voice his opinion on public policy, laws and politicians. Voting protects the freedoms of the country's citizens. People are able to choose the leaders who govern them. Offer the children two different choices for a snack and allow them to vote for one of them.
Watch the campaign speeches and ads of two politicians. Ask the children to interpret the messages of each campaigner. Talk about the issues each politician discusses.
Show the children a voter registration form. Find the form at your local Department of Motor Vehicles, government economic assistance offices, military recruitment offices and government offices providing services for the disabled. Explain the requirements for voter registration vary between states, but all voters must be 18 years old and most states require some form of identification.
Stage a simulated election between the two candidates whose ads and speeches you watched. Have the children write the name of their preferred candidate on a small piece of paper and place their vote in a box. Count the votes and announce the winner. Celebrate with a party to encourage children to vote as adults.