1st - 5th Grade Holidays Common Core Social Studies Resources

Practice identifying and interpreting nonfiction text features in this worksheet about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Children read a brief history of fireworks, then answer a series of questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.

Learn about George Washington with this reading comprehension challenge.

Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

Teach your little leprechaun about the various St. Patrick's Day traditions and other fun parts of this special Irish heritage day.

Do your students know the difference between Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day? This reading comprehension worksheet will teach them about the similarities and differences of the holidays. First, they’ll read a passage that provides facts ab

Learn all about The Mayflower, the famous ship the Pilgrims made their great journey in.

In Blarney: A Game of Deception, children learn about the legend of the Blarney Stone, along with the rules for a fun game where they must decide which player is lying!

Find presidential and historical words in this election-themed word search.

The Philadelphia Campaign was a year of battles with the Americans at Valley Forge. Students will hone reading skills and learn about the American Revolution.

Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.

Learn how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac came to be with this Chinese New Year folktale! 

Learn more about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, often simply called "The Wall," with this interesting printable.

Whether it’s a poet, inventor, or famous scientist, this worksheet will help learners gather and organize important information.

Your young historian can step back in time and read about an important battle that helped to end the American Revolution.

Learn the important dates in the life of Abraham Lincoln.

Use this worksheet to help your students understand patriotic songs, like an older national anthem.

How well do you know your country's past presidents? Here is a challenging series of match-up games, featuring U.S. presidents!

Take a quiz on basic facts about U.S. history and government.

Invite learners to put themselves into the shoes of the leader of the country with this creative exercise.

Get to know John Coltrane, a jazz legend, with this music history worksheet! Read his mini-biography and answer some trivia.

How can you care for your community? Get students thinking deeply with this engaging Ramadan-themed writing prompt!

Celebrate the contributions of famous Irish Americans with this worksheet. Read a bit about each famous figure and complete a comprehension exercise.

Learn the Pledge of Allegiance with this fun coloring sheet!

Located on the National Mall in Washington D.C. the Lincoln Memorial honors our 16th president.

Color in this cool scene at the White House, and learn a few White House facts too!

The Battle of Trenton was a turning point for the Americans in the Revolutionary War. Your young historian will learn the facts with this worksheet.