1st Grade Social Studies Activities

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

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.

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

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

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

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

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

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.

Celebrate the popular holiday Diwali with a craft! Make a homemade diya lamp to welcome light over darkness.

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

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

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.

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.

Celebrate Ramadan by recreating a scene depicting the inside of a mosque. Your kid will marvel at the beautiful stained glass effect of the finished project.

Enjoy the fragrant scents of the holiday season with this pomander activity. A perfect arts and crafts project for preschool or kindergarten age children.