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.
Craft a Mini Totem Pole
Do this artistic activity to teach your child about the beautiful totem pole carvings of the Pacific Northwest Native American tribes! Use spools and markers to create a mini totem pole detailing important dates in your child's life.
Healthy Food Hunt
Send your preschooler on a hunt for some healthy foods as she learns about which foods are good for her and which ones aren't. This is a fun activity that is chock-full of nutritional value!
Craft a Chinese New Year Dragon
The Chinese New Year is sure to grab the attention of your child, especially since dragons are a huge part of the celebration! Use this easy project to make your own colorful dragon out of empty toilet paper rolls. It's a beautiful work of art that introduces your child to a different culture!
Renaissance Art Project: Create a Silverpoint Drawing
Have your high school artist revive a bit of ancient history through art by creating a silverpoint sketch, or a drawing made of silver. In this activity, learn how to construct a "silver" stylus with gauge wire to make a unique drawing that she can cherish.
Cross the River, Patriot!
This Fourth of July, celebrate our country's history with a fun math and logic puzzle that you and your child can play together.
Patriots vs. Redcoats: An Outdoor Social Studies Game
Can your patriots stop the Redcoats from capturing Concord's armory? Be active, have fun, and learn about American history with a new twist on the classic running game "Capture the Flag."
Map Your Way to the Declaration
As you celebrate this Fourth of July, here's a creative activity to help your child take a journey in history while improving his math skills.
Use Math Coordinates to Find the Lost Redcoat
Help "find" the lost Redcoat with this fun and patriotic game, and practice map and math skills in the process.
The Declaration of Independence: Would You Sign It?
Celebrate the Fourth of July by looking at the ideals that inspired it! The Declaration of Independence is a document that sets forth ideals of liberty. After learning about the ideas behind the Declaration, if your teen had the chance, would she sign it?
Make a Patriotic Patchwork "Quilt"
Build up your child's math and spatial thinking skills with this fun and interactive project. Celebrate the Fourth of July and our colonial history by making a patriotic paper patchwork placemat!
