Second Grade Social Studies Activities
Second Grade Social Studies activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy second 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 Garland of Flags!
Expand your child's knowledge of the world while playing with colors and shapes.
Exercise Geography
Here's an activity to inspire your family to exercise routinely. "Race" across America: choose a fabulous family destination and "walk" your way there! This activity is a great way to chart your family's progress and motivate them to keep up a healthy habit.
Ojo de Dios
In this activity, give your child some insight into another culture with this craft activity: create an ojo de Dios (eye of God), a representation of the yarn weaving done by the Huichol population of northwest Mexico.
Create a Texture Map
Your child can create an interactive map of his neighborhood focusing on the different textures he finds!
Make a Hawaiian Kapa Cloth
Explore geometric shapes and pattern as your child makes her very own Hawaiian kapa cloth. All you need is an old paper bag and some paint and you're ready to go!
Make a Table Runner to Practice Social Studies!
This activity mixes three delicious ingredients: paint, big paper, and family. Plus, you can help your second grader reinforce an important social studies skill: judging things in context of their place and time.
Create Aboriginal Handprint Art
Teach your child about the art of ancient Australia by creating your own handprint art just like Aboriginal artists did thousands of years ago.
Explore Mexican Traditions: Papel Picado
In Mexico, few holidays go by that do not feature colorful tissue paper banners strung along the streets. Help you child discover the beautiful results that can be achieved by folding tissue paper multiple times before cutting it.
Make Colonial Rose and Honey Butters
Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own beautiful butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time.
Korean Paper Fans
Make your own Korean paper fan and learn about traditional fan dances! This activity is a great way to help your child explore different cultures while she builds her fine motor and arts and crafts skills.
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