Some young Sedalia students got a lesson in politics on Friday.
Kindergarten students at Skyline Elementary marked Presidents Day recently by comparing George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, then learning about the voting process.
On Friday, Feb. 22, teachers read “Duck for President” and “My Teacher for President” to their students. “Duck for President” followed Duck as he campaigned for and won local, state and federal elections, knocking off incumbents in each race. “My Teacher for President” addressed the attributes which made the teacher a good candidate for president, including paying attention when others speak, providing leadership and signing important papers.
The kindergartners learned about ballots, then cast their votes for either Duck or their teacher to become president. Some of the races were close, but the teachers prevailed. Teacher Tina Emery emerged victorious over Duck in the class election.
Kindergartner Libby LaCasse drops her ballot into the box to start the election in teacher Tina Emery’s class on Friday, Feb. 22, at Skyline Elementary. Students voted on whether they wanted Duck, the focal character in the book “Duck for President,” or their teacher to become president.
Alaina Nichols, a student teacher from the University of Central Missouri, explains the ballot to students in Tina Emery’s kindergarten class at Skyline Elementary.
Teacher Tina Emery reads “My Teacher for President” to her kindergarten students before they cast their ballots. Emery emerged victorious over Duck in the class election.
Thursday 9th October 2025