Search 4th Grade Social Studies Painting & Drawing Hands-on Activities

Here's a fun family activity: have your child make a cameo appearance by creating and drawing on their own silhouettes!

Help your child to make a beautiful Africa mask to help her reinforce important spatial and compositional skills.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!

In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

Using butcher paper, ink and charcoal, your child will explore ancient motifs such as buffalo, bison and hunters by creating her very own cave painting.

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project.

Channel your inner shaman with a shaman stick made from recycled paper towel rolls and cereal boxes!

Few architectural features are as recognizable as the Russian onion dome. In this project, your kid will recreate the striking beauty of this roof-top marvel.

Explore African and Asian traditions with this recipe for homemade henna ink!

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

The words of great thinkers throughout the ages have changed the course of history. Have your kid find an inspiring quote and create a work of art around it.

Tu B'Shevat is a Jewish holiday during which the "new year" for trees is celebrated. In this activity your child will paint a pot to grow his own plant.

Every year at the Passover Seder, the Ten Plagues are mentioned as part of the ritual. Have your kid draw the plagues to help him remember their importance.

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.