1st and 2nd Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 3

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Your child will look forward to lunchtime with this artistic reinterpretation of the same old cold lunch.

Whether you're teaching your kid about this important cultural art form or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is a fun activity you'll both enjoy.

In this activity, your child will prepare for the first night of Passover by creating her own Seder plate.

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.

Tell the Purim story in a new way: By making a set of puppets out of an old deck of cards!

Ancient tribes believed that these dolls kept worries away at night. Your 1st grader can make his own and learn about history, culture, and art in this activity

What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!

Sometimes a sandwich is just ho hum boring. Help your kid make lunch fun by threading her favorite ingredients on a skewer for a quick and easy sandwich kabob.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

This cultural craft makes a pretty decoration and teaches kids about other cultures.

This is a healthy dish that'll bring color to any meal but simple enough that kids of all ages can take the lead in making this delicious Korean dish.

During your next craft time, strike up the band with this homemade Chinese instrument.

Get started on an ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos with this easy edible sugar skull project.

Teach your child about the importance and peacefulness of Ramadan as she gets creative drawing domes, minarets and prayer halls.

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

Kids are acutely aware of what's "fair" and what's not. Here's a quirky way to teach your first grader the importance of voting and democracy.

Host a royal party full of "please and thank you" - even the queen would approve. Have a ball while your kids practice etiquette!

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

Diwali is a holiday celebrated in many Asian Pacific countries the world over. Make this delicious Indian treat with your child to celebrate the holiday.

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.

Introduce your first grader to our country's most famous leaders with an artsy info board full of facts, patriotic colors and coins!

Craft like the Colombians did in ancient times and make these line drawings out of twine, rope, or yarn.

Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn't require special educational materials.

Teach your child about the importance and meaning behind bowing in Asian cultures and help her expand her cultural horizons with this fun activity.