Preschool - 2nd Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 5

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

Whether you're teaching your kid about this important cultural art form or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is a fun activity you'll both enjoy.

Have your child create her own version of an ancient Egyptian jewelry cuff similar to one that a goddess might have worn with this fun recycled craft.

This construction paper activity helps your child to assemble a variety of emotions on a face so she can recognize how she and everyone around her is feeling.

During Chinese New Year festivities, you see lanterns everywhere. Your child can make her very own red and gold lanterns to display at home.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

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.

Get ready for Thanksgiving by explaining the importance of the harvest. This craft is a great way for her to show thanks for all that delicious food!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Introduce your kid to abstract art with this painting activity. It's the perfect way to engage a kinesthetic learner and spark an interest in art history!

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

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.

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.

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