Elementary School Holidays Social Studies Resources

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

The Pilgrims weren't always THE Pilgrims -- read all about their lives before they landed at Plymouth Rock.

In this Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline worksheet, students will learn about the life of an important historical figure.

Inspire kids to learn about black changemakers all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.

In this two-page worksheet, learners will read excerpts form Dr. King's moving and powerful speech, then reflect on his vision by drawing an illustration inspired by his words.

This Martin Luther King, Jr. coloring page features the most famous and most influential civil rights activist himself!

In this puzzle, children will find and circle eight words related to the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

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.

Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored as one of the most important leaders in the civil rights movement. Give your fourth and fifth graders a chance to deepen their understanding of his life and legacy through this reader’s theater activity.

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

Learn about George Washington with this reading comprehension challenge.

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

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with this Chinese zodiac mask!

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with this Chinese zodiac mask!

Celebrate the Year of the Dog with this Chinese zodiac mask!

Celebrate Black History Month with this coloring page dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most important figures in Civil Rights history!

Use this worksheet to help your child learn a little bit about the North Pole!

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with this Chinese zodiac mask!

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with this Chinese zodiac mask!

Celebrate the Year of the Rat with this Chinese zodiac mask!

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with this Chinese zodiac mask!

Celebrate the Year of the Pig with this Chinese zodiac mask!

The origin of Valentine's Day is a mystery made up of legends and history. Learn about the possible origin of Valentine's Day in this Venn diagram worksheet.

Young children are introduced to civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Martin Luther King, Jr. with this coloring worksheet.

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

Learn all about the Year of the Horse!

Who is Saint Valentine? Learn about the legendary figure with this fill-in-the-blank worksheet and answer the question, "Who is Saint Valentine?" for yourself.

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

How many stars and stripes do you see? Get in the mood for 4th of July with this fun American Flag coloring sheet.