Let me introduce you to something called a "voting box" or "ballot box." It's a very important thing used in a process called voting, which helps people make decisions together.

A voting box is like a special box where people put their votes. Imagine it like a treasure chest, but instead of gold coins or jewels, it holds little pieces of paper called ballots. Each ballot has names or choices on it, and people mark their favorite one with a pencil or pen.

Here's how it works:

1.When it's time to vote, grown-ups go to a special place called a polling station.

2.They get a ballot, which is like a secret wish list of who they want to choose.

3.They go to a private area to mark their choice, so no one can see their secret wish.

4.After they've made their choice, they fold the ballot and put it into the voting box.

5.The voting box is then closed and kept safe until it's time to count all the votes.

The voting box is very important because it keeps everyone's votes secret and safe. This way, everyone can vote for who they really want without being afraid of others knowing their choice. It's like a secret superhero identity!

When all the votes are counted, the person or idea with the most votes wins. And that's how people make big decisions together in a fair and democratic way.

It's a helper in making choices and keeping secrets safe! Just like today's U.S. presidential election, you'll probably see a lot of election boxes. If you're interested in it, follow the instructions below to learn how to draw one!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Ballot Box PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Preschoolers and kids of all ages

TIME NEEDED:

About 0.5 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Ballot Box Step by Step

Step 1 Draw the lid of this election box.

Step 2 Draw the outline of this election box.

Step 3 Draw an opening and a ballot.

Step 4 Draw a round hole on one side.

Step 5 Draw a round hole in the lid.

Step 6 Connect the two round holes with a line.

Step 7 Finally color this ballot box.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a ballot box yet?