An award-winning civic education program led by Civic Nebraska and created by The Connecticut Democracy Center.
Educator & Classroom Resources
Welcome to the Nebraska’s Kid Governor® program!
Below are the resources and forms you will need to implement Kid Governor® in your 5th-grade classroom this fall. Download the appropriate resources based on how your class is participating. To learn more about Nominating & Voting Classes vs. Voting-Only Classes, visit our How to Participate page.
The following are the core resources for Nominating & Voting Classes! Click to download them as PDFs.
Annual Startup Guide Your first stop in preparing for the 2025-26 program. This document includes details for this year’s program, links to materials, program dates, participation tips, and more.
Toolkit for Nominating & Voting Classes The lessons that will guide you in teaching: three branches of state government, the process of voting, creating and analyzing campaign platforms, the importance of civic engagement, and making your nominee’s campaign video.
Parent-Guardian Permission Packet This is a letter to go home with students for family review and permission prior to the start of the Toolkit lessons.
Rules & Entry Forms Information and required forms for nominating a student.
NOTE: These resources are provided as Adobe PDF documents. You can download Adobe’s free PDF Reader HERE.
Resources for Voting-Only Classes
The following are the core resources for Voting-Only Classes! Click the name of the resource to download it as a PDF.
Annual Startup Guide Your first stop in preparing for the 2025-26 program. This document includes details for this year’s program, links to materials, program dates, participation tips, and more.
Toolkit for Voting-Only Classes The lessons that will guide you in teaching: three branches of state government, the process of voting, analyzing campaign platforms, and the importance of civic engagement.
NOTE: These resources are provided as Adobe PDF documents. You can download Adobe’s free PDF Reader HERE.
General Resources for All Classes
#NEKGvotes2025 Photo Contest Document your election experience and share your best photos with us! Please send your photos to info@NE.KidGovernor.org or tag us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, or X) using @NEKidGovernor and the hashtag #NEKGvotes2025 by 5 pm CDT on November 14, 2025. The best photo will be featured as our social media cover photo in the days leading up to our announcement of the next Kid Governor!
Kid Governor® Library The Kid Governor® Library is a curated list of civics books that enable you to link reading and civics. The books are organized into three topic areas: Government, Elections & Voting – Leadership – Civic Engagement. We also have a bonus section with books by and about Kid Governors!
Student Action Resource Center (SARC) The SARC provides tips and specific ways for students to take action on issues important to them. It is a useful tool for students who create Kid Governor® platforms or who want to make a difference in their communities.
