Empowering educators.
Strengthening democracy.
Kinder Civics has a two-fold mission: to equip educators with the tools and confidence they need to teach civics effectively and to help young people become informed, engaged citizens. We believe that strengthening democracy begins with supporting both teachers and the learners they guide.
Kinder Civics creates engaging, accessible civic education resources that help educators teach civics with confidence and help young people develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for thoughtful participation in their communities and democracy.
Kinder Civics supports educators through practical, classroom-ready resources that help teachers feel more prepared to teach civics, current events, civil discourse, media literacy, and democratic engagement. Our goal is to provide educators with materials that are informative, accessible, balanced, and easy to implement across a variety of learning environments.
We also create student-focused books and educational materials that introduce civic concepts in age-appropriate, engaging ways for learners in grades K–8. Through coloring books, activity books, classroom resources, and other educational materials, we help students explore citizenship, government, community, history, and civic responsibility.
The need for civic education has never been greater. A January iCivics survey found that more than half of teachers reported fearing backlash for covering a topic the “wrong way,” and many indicated that even basic civics concepts had become difficult to teach. At the same time, a recent Harvard Youth Poll found that Americans ages 18–29 are experiencing significant economic anxiety, declining optimism about the future, and deep distrust in government and political institutions. These trends highlight the importance of civic education that is informative, evidence-based, and accessible to both educators and learners.
The word kinder reflects two important ideas: resources designed for young learners and a commitment to a kinder approach to civic life. We believe civic education should encourage curiosity, critical thinking, empathy, respectful dialogue, and evidence-based engagement. Rather than generating more heat, civic education should help generate more light.
At Kinder Civics, our mission is simple: to help educators and learners build the knowledge, skills, and habits that strengthen communities and democracy—one conversation, one classroom, and one student at a time.
Empowering the Next Generation of Civic Leaders
Kinder Civics empowers educators to teach civics with confidence and inspires young people to become informed, engaged citizens. Through accessible, engaging resources, we help strengthen democracy one classroom at a time.
Featured Books
Explore our latest publications designed to inspire the next generation of civic leaders.
Grades pre-1
Our First Lessons at Home
This book begins at home, where we learn how to live, play, and share with others. Throughout these pages, you’ll notice the intentional use of the word “we” instead of “I” or “you.” This reflects the idea that we are part of something bigger - that we live learn, and grow together.
You’ll also see a diverse group of people throughout the book, reflecting the many families, backgrounds, and experiences that make up our world.
Through everyday moments, children begin to understand fairness, kindness, and sharing. These early experiences help lay the foundation for being part of a group. In this book, and the books that follow, these ideas grow to include school, community, and the wider world.
Grades pre-1
Our First Lessons at School
This book continues at school, where we learn how to work, play, and grow with others. Throughout these pages, you’ll notice the intentional use of the word “we” instead of “I” or “you.” This reflects the idea that we are part of something bigger—that we learn and grow together in our classroom and beyond.
You’ll also see a diverse group of students, teachers, and helpers, reflecting the many backgrounds, abilities, and experiences in our schools.
At school, children build on lessons first learned at home. Through everyday moments, they begin to understand fairness, responsibility, working together, and community. These experiences strengthen the skills needed to be part of a group.
Grades pre-1
Our First Lessons In Our Community
This book continues in our community, where we learn how to live, share, and connect with others. Throughout these pages, you’ll notice the intentional use of the word “we” instead of “I” or “you.” This reflects the idea that we are part of something bigger—that we belong to and care for our community together.
You’ll see a diverse group of neighbors and community members, reflecting the many backgrounds, abilities, and experiences in our shared spaces.
In our community, children build on the lessons first learned at home and at school. Through shared community experiences, they understand kindness, respect, and helping others. This helps strengthen the skills needed to be part of something bigger than themselves.
Our First Lessons in Our Country
Grades pre-1
This book continues in our country, where we learn how to live, share, and connect with others across many communities. Throughout these pages, you’ll notice the intentional use of the word “we” instead of “I” or “you.” This reflects the idea that we are part of something bigger—that we belong to and care for our country together.
You’ll also see a diverse group of people, helpers, and community members throughout the book, reflecting the many backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that make up our country.
In our country, children build on the lessons first learned at home, at school, and in their community. Through everyday moments, they begin to understand kindness, responsibility, respect, and helping others. These experiences help strengthen the skills needed to be part of something bigger—our country and the shared future we create together.
You’ll also see a diverse group of people throughout the book, reflecting the many families, backgrounds, and experiences that make up our world.
Through everyday moments, children begin to understand early experiences that help lay the foundation for being part of a nation.
Grades pre-1
Tiny Travels: Color and Learn State Shapes
Kinder Civics Tiny Travels: Color and Learn State Shapes is a portable 6x6 coloring book designed for anyone who loves to color, learn, and explore. Small enough to fit in a purse, backpack, or travel bag, this mini coloring book introduces the unique shapes of all 50 states through simple, bold, easy-to-color illustrations.
Created as part of the Kinder Civics mission to encourage thoughtful, informed, and engaged learning, this book offers a fun and accessible way to explore American geography at home or on the go.
Perfect for:
• road trips and travel
• classrooms and homeschool activities
• waiting rooms and restaurants
• quiet time and creative play
• learners of all ages
Features:
• all 50 state outlines
• portable 6x6 format
• bold, easy-to-color designs
• single-sided pages
• works well with crayons, colored pencils, and markers (insert paper between pages to minimize marker bleed-through)
Tiny Travels: Color and Learn State Flowers
Grades pre-1
Kinder Civics Tiny Travels: Color and Learn State Shapes is a portable 6x6 coloring book designed for anyone who loves to color, learn, and explore. Small enough to fit in a purse, backpack, or travel bag, this mini coloring book introduces the unique shapes of all 50 states through simple, bold, easy-to-color illustrations.
Created as part of the Kinder Civics mission to encourage thoughtful, informed, and engaged learning, this book offers a fun and accessible way to explore American geography at home or on the go.
Perfect for:
• road trips and travel
• classrooms and homeschool activities
• waiting rooms and restaurants
• quiet time and creative play
• learners of all ages
Features:
• all 50 state flowers
• portable 6x6 format
• bold, easy-to-color designs
• single-sided pages
• works well with crayons, colored pencils, and markers (insert paper between pages to minimize marker bleed-through)
Educational Resources
We provide comprehensive materials designed to help teachers and parents foster civic awareness and engagement in young learners.
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Preschool - Grade 1: Big Lessons Matter in Our Home, School, Community, and Country
Preschool - Grade 1: Tiny Travels Color and Learn State Shapes and Flowers
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Grades 2-3: Coming soon
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Grades 4-5: Coming soon
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Grades 6-8: Coming soon
Get in Touch
We are here to support educators, parents, and students in their civic journey. Reach out for inquiries about our books, workshops, or any resources we can provide.
Email: inquiries@kindercivics.com
Location: Naperville, Illinois
“Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government.”
— Thomas Jefferson