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.
Make a Recycling Poster!
Make a recycling poster with your child and get involved in the family's recycling routine. Pretty soon, she'll be the family recycling officer, and proud of it!
Going to the Park? Make a Map!
The next time an out-of-town guest is coming to stay, give your child a chance to be the tour guide and take your visitor on a trip to the park. Build your first grader's social studies skills by making a map together.
Make a Native American Sandpainting
Whether you're teaching your children about the Native peoples of the American Southwest or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is the perfect activity for you and your child to enjoy together.
Make a Statue of Liberty Crown
In first grade, most students learn about our fundamental definitions of law and government. Try this fun craft to explore it all, and learn about our Statue of Liberty, too!
Make a "Today Is" Poster
During first grade, your child will learn to read the days of the week and months of the year. In this activity, your child practices calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words.
Practice Telephone Talk!
Here’s a “telephone” you can make with your kindergartener to let him practice the most important numbers in your family’s life. It will incorporate math and social studies skills, too!
Sew a Colorful Amish Potholder
The careful measurements and piecing of quilting happen to provide outstanding practice in spatial reasoning and early geometry. Quilting is also a great way to connect with the past hands-on. Help your fourth grader stitch all these ideas together by letting them quilt something of their own.
Play Vocab-Building Improv!
There is no better time than the present to begin fostering your talented and creative young learner's knack for improvisation. With this anytime, anywhere game, kids can get a giggle while increasing their vocabulary.
