2nd - 4th Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 4

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

Your child can create an interactive map of his neighborhood focusing on the different textures he finds!

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

Your first or second grader will delight in creating multi-colored confetti egg smashers, traditional in Mexico, called cascarones!

Tu B'Shevat is a Jewish holiday during which the "new year" for trees is celebrated. In this activity your child will paint a pot to grow his own plant.

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

Welcome the holiday season by making your own paper lantern. Learn about traditional light festivals from the United States with this fun, easy activity.

This Labor Day, encourage your child to learn more about the different tools and supplies found in a doctor's bag by having her create one of her own!

Ignite your child's creativity by having them design their own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

Every year at the Passover Seder, the Ten Plagues are mentioned as part of the ritual. Have your kid draw the plagues to help him remember their importance.

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.

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.

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

Enhance fourth-grade measurement making skills and social studies learning with this stitching project.

Capture a bit of mythological magic with this clever sock craft!

Have you ever wondered how many numbers most people can memorize? Test your friends to find out!

Check out this sweet recipe idea perfect for celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

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

Help your child make a recycling poster for your household and teach them how to take care of the environment!

Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".

Bring a bit of the fun of Yuan Xiao Jie to your home with this lantern activity. Happy New Year!

Make Korean vegetable pancakes with your child! This dish is delicious way to get your child cooking as you introduce her to recipes from different cultures.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Help your child learn about the world through this 3rd-4th grade geography activity: start a postcard collection and mark where they came from on a world map.

Build a decorated box and fill it with research that can help you get to your dream location someday!

Diwali is a holiday celebrated in many Asian Pacific countries the world over. Make this delicious Indian treat with your child to celebrate the holiday.