Kindergarten and 1st Grade Social Studies Activities

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

Puppets can help preschoolers practice communication and conflict resolution.

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! 

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

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.

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.

Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.