Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 4

Make a paper plate puppet that'll help your child imagine what it's like to be in a performance of the dragon dance.

Expand your child's geographic awareness with these fun and easy map lessons.

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.

Your child will look forward to lunchtime with this artistic reinterpretation of the same old cold lunch.

This recipe provides a quicker, easier, and slightly healthier way to prepare this classic Louisiana Creole dish.

Encourage your child to make a Chinese scroll painting as part of his world history or art studies, or just to pass the time on a weekend.

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

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.

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

Improve your kindergartener's vocabulary with this fun, quick, and simple improvisation activity! He'll love acting while practicing directionality words.

Help your child appreciate grandparents, history, and societal changes while making a poster handmade, heartfelt grandparent's day craft.

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

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.

This is a healthy dish that'll bring color to any meal but simple enough that kids of all ages can take the lead in making this delicious Korean dish.

During your next craft time, strike up the band with this homemade Chinese instrument.

Tell the Purim story in a new way: By making a set of puppets out of an old deck of cards!

Teach your kindergartener a little about Mexican culture by giving him a festive, no-cook lesson in how to make "aguas frescas," or seasonal fruit drinks.

In this activity, your child will make her own book of Swahili numbers filled with pictures of animals found throughout Africa.

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

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.

Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn't require special educational materials.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

Sometimes a sandwich is just ho hum boring. Help your kid make lunch fun by threading her favorite ingredients on a skewer for a quick and easy sandwich kabob.

Learn how to count in Spanish. Your child will practice her numbers and build her reading skills while learning a bit about Latino culture along the way.

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

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

Celebrate Veterans Day with your child by helping them create and send a well-deserving veteran a "thank you" card via the U.S. Veteran's Affairs Department.

Craft like the Colombians did in ancient times and make these line drawings out of twine, rope, or yarn.

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.

Light up the sky with this lotus lantern, a perfect way to explore Buddha Day.