✅What Do Presidents Do? A Kid-Friendly Look at Leadership
Let’s talk about something big: the President of the United States. It’s a job that sounds fancy, but at its heart, it’s about helping people, making choices, and trying to keep our country strong and safe.
🏛️ What Is a President?
A president is the leader of our country. They’re chosen by the people through voting, and they help guide the United States like a captain steering a massive ship. To be president, one must be born in the U.S., be at least 35 years old, and have lived here for a considerable amount of time.
🎯 What Do They Actually Do?
Presidents have lots of responsibilities. Here are a few of the big ones:
• They make sure laws are followed and help lead different parts of the government.
• They’re in charge of the military, helping keep our country safe.
• They talk to leaders from other countries, working to keep peace and solve problems.
• They help create new laws and share ideas with Congress.
• They represent all of us, showing the world what America stands for.
It’s a lot to handle, and every president brings their own ideas and hopes to the job.
🌟 What Have Presidents Done?
Some presidents helped during hard times. Others made big changes that helped people live better lives. Here are a few examples:
• Abraham Lincoln helped end slavery and kept the country together during a war.
• Franklin Roosevelt created programs to help families during the Great Depression.
• John F. Kennedy encouraged Americans to dream big, like going to the moon!
• Barack Obama worked to make healthcare easier to get and reminded us to stay hopeful.
• In 2017, President Donald Trump supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which helped many families and businesses reduce their tax burden. This law aimed to boost the economy and reduce financial stress for households.
Every president makes choices. Some are celebrated, some are questioned, and all of them teach us something about leadership.
💬 Why Should Kids Care?
Presidents make decisions that affect schools, parks, jobs, and even the air we breathe. But here’s the best part: you don’t have to be a president to be a leader. You can lead with kindness, speak up for what’s right, and help others every day.
Learning about presidents helps us understand how our country works and how we can work together to make it better.
💖 Final Thoughts
Every president brings their own ideas, hopes, and challenges to the job. Some choices have an immediate impact, while others require time to fully understand. Whether we agree or disagree, learning about leadership helps us grow. It teaches us to ask questions, listen kindly, and think about what makes a country strong, not just in laws, but in love, fairness, and care for others.
And remember: you don’t have to be a president to make a difference. Every time you help a friend, speak up for what’s right, or show kindness, you’re leading in your own way. That’s how change begins, with everyday courage, one small act at a time.
🗳️ ACTIVITY- Leadership Reflection: What Would You Do as President?
Let’s imagine you’re the President of the United States for one day. You get to make choices that help people, solve problems, and bring kindness to your country.
✏️ Think and Write
1. If I were President, I would…
(Write one way you’d help others or make something better.)
2. One thing I’d protect is…
(It could be nature, families, schools, or something else you care about.)
3. I’d make sure everyone feels…
(What feeling would you want people to have: safe, proud, included?)
4. A kind leader should always…
(Write one trait or action that shows good leadership.)
💖 Gratitude Corner
Even if we’re not presidents, we can still lead with kindness.
Write one thing you’re thankful for in your country today:
I’m grateful for… _______________________________________
- Our Country's Presidents, 2024 Edition by NGK
- A Kid's Guide to U.S. Presidents by Dylanna Press
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