First Grade Social Studies Activities
First Grade Social Studies activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy first grade social studies activities to more advanced, we've got you covered! Browse the activities below or use the selector to find similar activities.
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, observes the weather and learns to read calendar words.
Host a Royal Ball!
Host a royal ball for your prince or princess to practice manners that even the queen will approve of!
Create an Animal Folk Tale
Taking inspiration from African folklore, help your child create a richly-embellished tale about his favorite member of the animal kingdom!
Let Your Kids Campaign!
Kids are acutely aware of what's "fair" and what's not. Here's a quirky way to teach your first grader the importance of voting, by bringing it down to her level.
Design a Native American Headpiece
Encourage your child to reveal her inner actor! She will delight in dressing up as a Native American this Thanksgiving with her very own extravagant looking headpiece made from everyday office supplies.
Make a Chinese Dragon Relief
Make this dragon relief with your first grader to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and teach her about an important part of Chinese culture. She'll also get some great fine motor practice along the way!
Craft a Japanese Fan!
In Japan, fans are an important symbol used for centuries; they can represent friendship, respect, and good wishes and often show up in art and events. Here's a simple and fun art activity where you can make your own Japanese fan!
Make a Native American Talking Stick
Learn all about Native American culture as your child constructs her own Native American talking stick using string and various nature items.
Celebrate Mardi Gras: Bake a King Cake!
Celebrate Mardi Gras and cook with your kids! Teach your child measurement skills and some Mardi Gras history and as you make this delectably delicious traditional treat known as a King Cake.
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.
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