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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
