Elementary School Holidays Social Studies Resources

Practice identifying and interpreting nonfiction text features in this worksheet about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspire kids to learn about black changemakers all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.

The Pilgrims weren't always THE Pilgrims -- read all about their lives before they landed at Plymouth Rock.

Learn about George Washington with this reading comprehension challenge.

In this puzzle, children will find and circle eight words related to the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Teach your little leprechaun about the various St. Patrick's Day traditions and other fun parts of this special Irish heritage day.

Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.

Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Learn all about the Year of the Horse!

Children read a brief history of fireworks, then answer a series of questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.

Learn how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac came to be with this Chinese New Year folktale! 

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with this Chinese zodiac mask!

In this two-page worksheet, learners will read excerpts form Dr. King's moving and powerful speech, then reflect on his vision by drawing an illustration inspired by his words.

Learn all about The Mayflower, the famous ship the Pilgrims made their great journey in.

This Martin Luther King, Jr. coloring page features the most famous and most influential civil rights activist himself!

Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored as one of the most important leaders in the civil rights movement. Give your fourth and fifth graders a chance to deepen their understanding of his life and legacy through this reader’s theater activity.

Fill this red envelope with lucky money to wish someone born in the Year of the Horse good fortune for lunar new year!

Introduce learners to the life and first presidential term of Donald Trump with this fact sheet.

In Blarney: A Game of Deception, children learn about the legend of the Blarney Stone, along with the rules for a fun game where they must decide which player is lying!

The origin of Valentine's Day is a mystery made up of legends and history. Learn about the possible origin of Valentine's Day in this Venn diagram worksheet.

How many stars and stripes do you see? Get in the mood for 4th of July with this fun American Flag coloring sheet.

Invite learners to research Ramadan and record their findings using this festive research template!

Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.

Whether it’s a poet, inventor, or famous scientist, this worksheet will help learners gather and organize important information.

Find presidential and historical words in this election-themed word search.

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

How can you care for your community? Get students thinking deeply with this engaging Ramadan-themed writing prompt!

Celebrate Black History Month with this coloring page dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most important figures in Civil Rights history!

Color in a picture of George Washington according to the color-by-number guide.

Meet Kamala D. Harris, the 49th Vice President of the United States! Students can use this coloring page to celebrate this important political figure.