Social Studies Activities
Social studies activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy social studies activities to more advanced, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to narrow your search by grade.
Invent a Secret Code!
For a curious fourth grader, what could be more fun than a secret code, especially if it's connected to a tree fort, a secret spot, or a special friendship? Turns out that in addition to the fun, codes can also provide great practice in logical reasoning. Here's how you can start.
Tin Can Lanterns
Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.
Play a Geography Car Game
Next time you're headed out on the road with your fourth grader, try this alphabet-geography game that the whole family can play.
Map Your Food!
Help your fourth grade social studies student investigate the "global footprint" of your family's grocery cart.
Lacy Shamrock Cards
Here's a creative St. Patrick's Day card your child can make, write, and give. Great learning and lots of fun--a "lucky" combination for a lucky holiday!
Make a Family "Thankful Box"
This holiday season, help your third grader celebrate the many gifts--so often both cost-free and priceless--that the family has shared this year.
Design a Postage Stamp to Honor Dr. King
Throughout his inspiring life, Dr. Martin Luther King spoke out for the rights and dignity of all people from all walks of life. Help your fourth grader celebrate his legacy with this "first class" stamp project.
Make a Rainbow Table Mat for MLK Day
Nearly half a century ago, Dr. Martin Luther King inspired our nation with his dream of young Americans breaking bread together at the "table of brotherhood." Making this inspiring rainbow table mat with your second grader--and help your family celebrate his legacy today.
Say Thanks with a Rainbow "Scratch" Card
This art and writing project was inspired by Martin Luther King's legacy. But at any time of year, it's a beautiful way for your child to say thank you to any person who has made a difference in his life.
Make a Sand Painting
Here's how to make sand pictures that will be simple and long lasting, as well as a lot fun to make! All you need is colored sand and glue to do this fun craft project with your child.
