Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 3

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

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

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

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.

What better way to remember the achievements of past U.S. Presidents than with a game of memory!

Celebrate African heritage by making an African flag banner. This fun, culturally-inspired art project is perfect for Black History Month.

The Egg in a Basket, a traditional British breakfast component, is a simple snack that kids and parents can cook together!

Children tap into their own imaginative storytelling skills by creating and writing a richly embellished folk tale about their favorite member of the animal kingdom.

Your second grader can honor two renowned U.S. Presidents--Abraham Lincoln and George Washington--by crafting larger-than-life pennies and quarters!

In this activity you and your child will learn about the African Americans that changed history in a fun quiz format.

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

Teach your child about the importance and peacefulness of Ramadan as she gets creative drawing domes, minarets and prayer halls.

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

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

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.

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

Encourage your child to memorize the items on the Seder plate and what they symbolize with this artsy activity.

Chinese New Year is a time when many different luck-bringing rituals are performed. In this activity your child will create a lucky trinket.

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.

Puppets can help preschoolers practice communication and conflict resolution.

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!

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

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

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.

Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.

With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!

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.

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