Early Childhood Social Studies Resources
Early Childhood Social Studies Resources
Support early childhood social studies learning with Education.com’s collection of preschool and kindergarten resources. Featuring over 200 printable worksheets, lesson plans, and hands-on activities, this collection introduces young learners to civics, community awareness, basic economics, geography, and history in fun and age-appropriate ways.
Civics and government resources include coloring pages and crafts that teach national symbols and leaders, such as the U.S. flag, “I Voted” stickers, and presidents like Thomas Jefferson and Joe Biden. Creative projects like star-spangled wreaths and patriotic quilt placemats encourage fine motor development while helping students explore American traditions. Community and careers activities help children identify important community helpers. Matching and fill-in-the-blank worksheets connect jobs like teachers, police officers, and carpenters with their tools. Basic economic concepts such as needs and wants are introduced through sorting and comparison activities. Learners also identify natural resources like water and wood, building a foundational understanding of how resources support everyday life. Geography lessons teach early map skills using simple maps, legends, and cardinal directions. Students explore their surroundings and local landmarks through hands-on activities that build spatial awareness. History resources feature coloring pages and simple nonfiction passages about influential figures like Jackie Robinson, Susan B. Anthony, Katherine Johnson, and Mae Jemison. These activities spark curiosity and support early literacy.
All materials are available in both digital and print-friendly formats to support classroom instruction or at-home enrichment. Use Education.com’s filters to easily find preschool and kindergarten social studies activities by topic or learning goal. For the next step, explore our elementary school social studies resources.
Civics and government resources include coloring pages and crafts that teach national symbols and leaders, such as the U.S. flag, “I Voted” stickers, and presidents like Thomas Jefferson and Joe Biden. Creative projects like star-spangled wreaths and patriotic quilt placemats encourage fine motor development while helping students explore American traditions. Community and careers activities help children identify important community helpers. Matching and fill-in-the-blank worksheets connect jobs like teachers, police officers, and carpenters with their tools. Basic economic concepts such as needs and wants are introduced through sorting and comparison activities. Learners also identify natural resources like water and wood, building a foundational understanding of how resources support everyday life. Geography lessons teach early map skills using simple maps, legends, and cardinal directions. Students explore their surroundings and local landmarks through hands-on activities that build spatial awareness. History resources feature coloring pages and simple nonfiction passages about influential figures like Jackie Robinson, Susan B. Anthony, Katherine Johnson, and Mae Jemison. These activities spark curiosity and support early literacy.
All materials are available in both digital and print-friendly formats to support classroom instruction or at-home enrichment. Use Education.com’s filters to easily find preschool and kindergarten social studies activities by topic or learning goal. For the next step, explore our elementary school social studies resources.