Early Childhood Social Studies Resources : Page 3

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

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!

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

In this game, your child and his friends will need to use their observational skills as they try to figure out who's got the peanut!

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

Make sunomono, a simple Japanese cucumber vinegar salad, and kid-friendly chopsticks in this fun kindergarten activity.

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

This simple movement activity helps improve listening skills, as your child will be required to discriminate between sound and silence.

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.

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.

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

This slightly tweaked version of "Hide and Go Seek" hones listening: a key skill for kindergarten.

Summer is a good time to teach children about other kinds of community helpers, such as lifeguards, forest rangers, and librarians. This activity is a fun way to get them introduced!