Preschool Social Studies Activities

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

Puppets can help preschoolers practice communication and conflict resolution.

Batik is a fabric dying technique usually done with hot wax. This flour-and-water method is kid-safe and easy, and it creates beautiful batik designs.

This shamrock magnet is the perfect project for St. Patrick's Day. It's simple to make and will fill your refrigerator with Irish spirit!

Here is a guide to making a felt busy book that's perfect for focusing on specific learning areas with your child.

This slightly messy, but tons-of-fun tactile activity will cement the idea of the land and water as pictured on maps in your young learner's mind.

Introduce your kid to abstract art with this painting activity. It's the perfect way to engage a kinesthetic learner and spark an interest in art history!

Have your child create her own version of an ancient Egyptian jewelry cuff similar to one that a goddess might have worn with this fun recycled craft.

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Are you looking for a fun craft for the next big American holiday? Make this hat with your kid and let him march around the room like a Revolutionary soldier!

During Chinese New Year festivities, you see lanterns everywhere. Your child can make her very own red and gold lanterns to display at home.

Get ready for Thanksgiving by explaining the importance of the harvest. This craft is a great way for her to show thanks for all that delicious food!

This gluten free recipe for coconut rice is a tasty way to help any picky eater expand her culinary horizons. She'll get great measuring practice along the way!

There's no need to hunt down a cactus for this rainstick craft. In fact, you can recycle items you probably already have on hand.

The pottery technique of coiling may be old, but it's probably new to your kid! Make coil pots with your preschooler throw in a little cultural lesson too!

This dreidel ornament makes a sparkling spinning top out of popsicle sticks. Make this dreidel ornament and get ready for Hanukkah.

Craft a glamorous crown that your preschooler can wear when he demonstrates good behavior!

Let your preschooler feel like a real chef by helping him create his very own chef's hat!

In this game, your child and his friends will need to use their observational skills as they try to figure out who's got the peanut!

Here's an arts and crafts activity for preschoolers and pre-kindergarteners: build brick buildings with homemade mud bricks made from dirt and water.

Want to help your preschooler learn more about his community while boosting creativity? Set up a post office play station right in your very own home!

It can feel good to hit something when you're mad. The more your child pounds, squeezes, and mashes this dough, the better these play dough cookies will taste!

This simple movement activity helps improve listening skills, as your child will be required to discriminate between sound and silence.

This slightly tweaked version of "Hide and Go Seek" hones listening: a key skill for kindergarten.