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3 YouTube Channels to Explain US Elections to Kids

The 2024 US Presidential election looms large in our minds, and your children will likely have questions. Our new podcast series called “Out Think the Election” is about to launch, and until then, here are reliable resources to spark your family’s dialogues.

US Voting Videos for Kids by PBS Kids

If you’re familiar with PBS Kids, this should be no shock. PBS Kids doesn’t just go into a few general details for kids to understand an election; they use emotional learning to explain the why behind voting.


Power and Politics in US Government | Study Hall

Study Hall, produced by Complexly and Arizona State University, always offers its viewers the clearest explanations of complicated ideas, like the Electoral College.


How the Electoral College Works

CGP Grey was one of the OG YouTubers, pioneering how the form could educate with concise writing and animation. I almost understood the Electoral College before watching his video, but there’s something about those stick figures at the voting booth!


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2 thoughts on “3 YouTube Channels to Explain US Elections to Kids

  1. Props to Grey – I used to look at him on Google Plus and now in the last few months/year on Substack.

    For your international fans – the PBS video is not available in Australia.

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