Kindergarten and 1st 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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

Want to help your child learn more about his community while boosting creativity? Set up a post office play station right in your very own home!

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.

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Make a garland of paper flags representing your child's favorite countries.

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

Make sunomono, a simple Japanese cucumber vinegar salad, and kid-friendly chopsticks in this fun kindergarten activity.

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

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

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

Celebrate Chinese New Year by teaching your child how to use chopsticks! She'll build her math and fine motor skills as she does this activity.

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.

Lots of kids wonder what it would be like to be a police officer. Celebrate the people who help keep our communities safe with this fun craft.

Celebrate Irish history and culture this St. Patrick's Day by making a miniature version of the Blarney Stone!

Summer is a good time to teach children about other kinds of community helpers, such as lifeguards, forest rangers, and librarians. This activity is a fun way to get them introduced!

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

Kick off the spookiest time of the year with an art project inspired by the ancient Egyptian process of mummification.

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

Explore African culture by helping your child make his very own djembe drum! Help your child explore music and rhythm as he celebrates Black History Month.

Practice counting to100 independently with this American flag craft project!