Mock Elections

One of our key standards in second grade social studies is the community. After studying the job of mayor and the importance of this occupation, the students had an election and five candidates ran for the position of "mayor". With the help of their fellow learning club members, they were given a chance to develop a platform and come up with a speech to present to the class. Their speeches were inspiring and highlighted many important wants and needs, such as longer recess, more use of computers, no more strange noises from other students, and no shoes in school. It was interesting to see where their priorities lie! After a tough competition, the students elected their classroom mayor. Let's hope they're really up for this big job!

Here are two candidates giving their speeches in the front of the classroom. You couldn't take your eyes off of them as they spoke!