WHAT IS VOICES OF THE NEXT 250?
A Canvas the Vote Initiative
Voices of the Next 250 is a classroom-friendly art and civics activity for students in grades K–5. Every student receives a one-page worksheet inviting them to draw themselves as President and write about how they would make our country better.
The project centers creativity, imagination, and civic voice — without partisanship — while giving schools and students a joyful way to participate in America’s 250th anniversary.
Prizes & Recognition
Celebrating Every Voice
One Student Winner
One student will be selected to receive a $50 Art Gift Basket, filled with high-quality art supplies to encourage continued creativity, self-expression, and imagination beyond the classroom.
One Classroom Winner
One participating classroom will receive a $250 Classroom Art Grant to support creative learning. The grant may be used by the teacher to purchase art supplies or materials that benefit the entire class.
All Participants
Every student who takes part will receive a Certificate of Participation recognizing their creativity, civic voice, and contribution to the Voices of the Next 250 project. All student artwork will be displayed at school as part of a celebratory Hall of Future Presidents gallery.
How It Works
For teachers:
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Teachers receive the worksheets. Schools download or are sent the printable activity.
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Teachers introduce the activity through a short presentation (optional).
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Students draw themselves as President and write a paragraph beginning with: “If I were President, I would…”
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School gallery display (optional): All student work is displayed at school in a Hall of Future Presidents.
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Submissions returned: Teachers submit completed worksheets by the deadline.
For Parents:
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A parent/guardian downloads the printable activity through our website.
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A parent/guardian introduces the activity through a short presentation (optional).
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Student(s) draw themselves as President and write a paragraph beginning with: “If I were President, I would…”
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Submissions returned: Parents submit completed worksheets by the deadline through our online submission form.
materials
Click here for a Google Drive link with all the necessary materials! Free for educational use!
