Elementary School Social Studies Activities : Page 9

Attention, Anglophiles! Get your fill of artsy crafts and historical fun with this jewelry project.

Improve your kindergartener's vocabulary with this fun, quick, and simple improvisation activity! He'll love acting while practicing directionality words.

Help your child appreciate grandparents, history, and societal changes while making a poster handmade, heartfelt grandparent's day craft.

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

Have you ever wondered how many numbers most people can memorize? Test your friends to find out!

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

This is a healthy dish that'll bring color to any meal but simple enough that kids of all ages can take the lead in making this delicious Korean dish.

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.

Washi Ningyo, otherwise known as Japanese paper dolls, make fantastic bookmarks! Encourage your child to read more with this delightful, origami-inspired doll.

During your next craft time, strike up the band with this homemade Chinese instrument.

Tell the Purim story in a new way: By making a set of puppets out of an old deck of cards!

Teach your kindergartener a little about Mexican culture by giving him a festive, no-cook lesson in how to make "aguas frescas," or seasonal fruit drinks.

In this activity, your child will make her own book of Swahili numbers filled with pictures of animals found throughout Africa.

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

Retablos are a kind of Latin American folk art that blend personal and spiritual themes. Have your child create her own version of retablo artwork.

Enjoy the fragrant scents of the holiday season with this pomander activity. A perfect arts and crafts project for preschool or kindergarten age children.

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn't require special educational materials.

Test your kid's knowledge of presidents one through forty-four with this fun and educational matching game!

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

Create a yarn doll out of a few toothpicks and colorful string with this Guatemalan craft.

Bring a bit of the fun of Yuan Xiao Jie to your home with this lantern activity. Happy New Year!

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.