Civic Adventures: How Individuals, Families, and Communities Learn Together (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798993903316)

Turn everyday moments into opportunities for children and families to understand their community, their leaders, and their role in civic life.

Civic Adventures: How Individuals, Families, and Communities Learn Together is an interactive, beautifully illustrated guide that helps families learn how government works and why civic engagement matters. Through warm storytelling, real-world examples, and hands-on activities, children and adults discover how leaders serve their communities and how families can actively participate in the world around them.

Written by Shawntel D. Carey, MPA, an entrepreneur and public servant, this book blends education with exploration. Families can visit City Hall, learn about state government, take a virtual trip to Washington, D.C., and complete activities that build confidence, curiosity, and lifelong civic awareness.

This book includes:

- Colorful story-based lessons for ages 5-12

- Field trip ideas for local and state government

- Interactive worksheets, including Meet Your Leaders pages

- Coloring activities like the Branches of Government Tree

- A Family Civic Pledge to inspire community engagement

- A Civic Explorer Certificate for young learners

Perfect for:

- Families

- Homeschool groups

- Classrooms

- Community organizations

- Public libraries

Begin your family's civic journey today and discover how learning together can help build stronger, more informed communities.