The presidential primary season is heating up and is far from decided. Which makes this a wonderful long teachable moment for kids about presidential elections. I've rounded up some web sites where kids can get a view into all of the presidential campaigns and how we elect a president. 

Check them out with your kids. Let it spark a discussion about politics and this very important presidential election. 

Kids Pick the President:  Nickelodeon called on kids to choose from the Democratic and Republican primary fields for candidates for the general election. They chose Barack Obama from the Democrats and John McCain from the Republican lineup. Though the kid primary election is over, you can find some succinct bio info on each of the candidates and where they stand on major issues.

Scholastic News Online: Election 2008: You'll find the latest news from the campaign written for kids by Scholastic's kid reporters. There's a "next vote" feature telling kids where the next primary will be, and some good basic info on how our electoral process works. A look at how the electoral college works is a primer many adults could stand to read, too.

YouChoose '08: Find videos from the candidates campaigns on this dedicated election channel on YouTube. Kids love video, and campaign speeches and TV appearances make up a part of each candidate's message.

Please post some other good sites that could inspire kids to learn about this election and realize that we each have a say if we care to pay attention, make an informed decision, and vote. As one girl says on a Nickelodeon video hosted by Linda Ellerbee: "Whoever gets elected can change our lives forever."