1st and 2nd Grade Social Studies Activities

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

This simple art project will help your child think of nice words to say that come from the heart.

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

In this activity you and your child will learn about the African Americans that changed history in a fun quiz format.

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

Make a Korean paper fan! This activity is a great way to help your child explore different cultures while she builds her fine motor and arts and crafts skills.

Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

Honor our 16th president by having your kid assemble his famous stovepipe hat! This Abe Lincoln hat craft is the perfect way to celebrate Presidents Day.

This easy craft project boosts counting and fine motor skills, and will help kids learn about Jewish culture.

Help your child discover the difference between his wants and needs using this poster.

Celebrate Ramadan by creating a crescent moon and star...out of stars! This craft is the perfect way to introduce your child to an important national symbol.

Here's a great activity to help learners satisfy their snow play cravings in a cozy indoor setting!

Help kids tap into their inner inventor by teaching them how to make peanut butter through trial, error, and lots of taste testing!

Play loteria, a Mexican board game! Help your child make this fun and festive game to help her build her vocabulary and have a blast while she's at it.

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

Encourage a spirit of giving and sharing with this meaningful tzedakah box craft project. 

Craft a patriotic placemat from red, white, and blue construction paper in this festive craft project!

Teach your child about the importance of Labor Day by helping her learn about the different hats that are worn by workers in various occupations.

Spark your child's interest in international sporting events by creating a banner of world flags.

This Labor Day, help your child explore various occupations by discussing the tools workers use on a daily basis at their jobs.

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!

Your child can decorate her own set of Russian nesting dolls in this easy felt craft.

Have the children play a more active role in the Seder by helping them prepare paper puppets that represent the ten plagues.

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

Celebrate the colors of the American flag with this playful craft project!

Teach your child about the importance and peacefulness of Ramadan as she gets creative drawing domes, minarets and prayer halls.

In this activity, your child will prepare for the first night of Passover by creating her own Seder plate.

Make this dragon relief with your first grader to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and teach her about an important part of Chinese culture.