Start the school year with excitement, engagement, and a touch of friendly competition with the "Vote for Our Class Mascot!" activity! This fun and educational back-to-school resource gets students reading, thinking, discussing, and voting — all while building classroom community and introducing the basics of democracy. Students will first read about four lovable animal candidates — a Rabbit, Penguin, Giant Panda, and Sea Otter — through informational text reading passages. Students will learn