1st - 4th Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 4

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

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

Make ancient Egypt come alive by showing kids how to make their own mini sarcophagus out of a shoe box.

Challenge your fourth grader to try to recreate the geography of her state using just flour, salt, and water.

Invite children to create a Fourth of July centerpiece with this simple craft activity!

This construction paper activity helps your child to assemble a variety of emotions on a face so she can recognize how she and everyone around her is feeling.

Your second grader can honor two renowned U.S. Presidents--Abraham Lincoln and George Washington--by crafting larger-than-life pennies and quarters!

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

In this activity, your child will create a red envelope that can be filled with money to spread good will and ward off evil spirits in the New Year.

Using butcher paper, ink and charcoal, your child will explore ancient motifs such as buffalo, bison and hunters by creating her very own cave painting.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is often referred to as the Blue Mosque. In this activity, your kid will build his own Blue Mosque just in time for Ramadan!

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.

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:

Combine music, history and craft by making a Native American instrument of your own

This Haggadah scroll activity is great for getting kids to practice handwriting, but it will also get them thinking about the meaning behind Passover.

This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.

This Veterans Day, teach your kid about Remembrance Day and create a wreath of red poppies to honor the brave soldiers who died serving their countries.

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

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

Get started on an ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos with this easy edible sugar skull project.

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.

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.

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

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

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Nothing says party like a bright and bursting piÃata! Create your own mini festive centerpiece with paper towel rolls and ribbons.

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.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

This cultural craft makes a pretty decoration and teaches kids about other cultures.

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.