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Halloween is almost here but so is another important day: Election Day! Now is the perfect time to get your kids excited about the election process. Talk to them about what's going on and, of course, what's going to happen on November 4.

Not sure where to start? Time Magazine for Kids has some fun Election 2008 resources for kids including Campaign Games where kids can see what it's like to run for President or be a member of the Electoral College. Children's book publisher Scholastic also has an extensive Scholastic News: Countdown to Election 2008 site with lots of information tailored just for kids as well as games and quizzes.

To really ramp up the election excitement, why not bring the candidates inside your own home? Advanced Graphics makes life-size cardboard cutouts of Senator Obama and Senator McCain.

Or, you know, there's always Hannah Montana if you prefer to keep things neutral in your home.