1st and 2nd Grade Social Studies Activities

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Have your kid create a chart of job titles. It's a great way to get them to recognize the people whose efforts benefit the community.

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

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.

Help your child create his own pinata in this fun and easy activity. Use paper mache and fingerpaint for a party pinata everyone will love.

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

This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography.

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

Give your child an American history lesson as you create a colorful mini totem pole!

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

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Celebrate African heritage by making an African flag banner. This fun, culturally-inspired art project is perfect for Black History Month.

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

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

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

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!