Elementary School Holidays Social Studies Worksheets

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

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

Learn about George Washington with this reading comprehension challenge.

Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

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.

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

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

This Earth Day worksheet promotes discussion and cooperative work among kids as they try to fill out this school house grid.

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

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

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

Do your students know the difference between Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day? This reading comprehension worksheet will teach them about the similarities and differences of the holidays. First, they’ll read a passage that provides facts ab

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

In this worksheet, children will follow prompts to draw three pictures of people working, writing the name of each job and a brief description of what they do.

Children will reflect on the role firefighters play in their community as they color in this simple template.

Ever wonder why we hunt for Easter eggs? Discover how this spring holiday was started with this interesting look at the history of Easter.

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!

Children will reflect on the role police officers play in their community as they color in this simple two-page template.

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

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

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

Use this Cinco de Mayo word search to learn some new words and study the events that make the day special.

Take a historic trip back to the civil war period and color the soldiers from the two opposing forces.

Students read a now famous wartime letter, then respond from the perspective of one of its recipients.

In this whimsical worksheet, children will look at illustrations of five workers and draw a line to an item each worker would use on the job.

The Philadelphia Campaign was a year of battles with the Americans at Valley Forge. Students will hone reading skills and learn about the American Revolution.

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

If your child is reviewing America's history, start at the very beginning with this revolutionary war coloring page.

Encourage children to reflect on the First and Fourth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution with this multi-page worksheet.

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.