Elementary School Arts & Crafts Social Studies Resources

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

Help your child discover the difference between his wants and needs using this poster.

This easy craft project boosts counting and fine motor skills, and will help kids learn about Jewish culture.

Make a Korean paper fan! This activity is a great way to help your child explore different cultures while she builds her fine motor and arts and crafts skills.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

Make this African collar necklace for a lesson in crafting and African culture.

Are you looking for a fun craft for the next big American holiday? Make this hat with your kid and let him march around the room like a Revolutionary soldier!

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

Celebrate the colors of the American flag with this playful craft project!

Help your kids put together a travel journal for your family's next vacation to get them reading, writing, and thinking about what's happening on the trip.

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

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

Promote your child's appreciation for Jackie Robinson, an important figure in African-American history, by having your child create a baseball card!

Learn about the architecture of Asia by building your very own model of a pagoda!

Shadow puppets are a traditional form of folk art that originated in ancient China. Help your child create his own puppet and put on a show!

Celebrate Black History Month by having your child make her own version of a kente cloth after learning what the different colors on a kente cloth symbolize.

Celebrate Mexican heritage and inspire creativity in your budding artist with this unique arts and crafts activity.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

Here's a fun activity that will allow your child to express himself by making a flag of his own design, then writing an accompanying story.

Ignite your child's creativity by having them design their own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!

Spark your child's interest in international sporting events by creating a banner of world flags.

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project.

Help your child create her own version of a Moroccan lantern to give her room an Arabian nights feel!

Help your child create his own pinata in this fun and easy activity. Use paper mache and fingerpaint for a party pinata everyone will love.

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