1st - 4th Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 7

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.

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

Create a yarn doll out of a few toothpicks and colorful string with this Guatemalan craft.

Bring a bit of the fun of Yuan Xiao Jie to your home with this lantern activity. Happy New Year!

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

In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

Has your child ever told you he wants to travel the world and meet new people? Why not keep track of his future travel plans with some fun footprint art.

Check out this sweet recipe idea perfect for celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

This November, it's elephant versus donkey! Does your third grader understand the meaning behind the animals political parties choose to represent them?

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.

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

Tu B'Shevat is a Jewish holiday during which the "new year" for trees is celebrated. In this activity your child will paint a pot to grow his own plant.

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

Celebrate Veterans Day with your child by helping them create and send a well-deserving veteran a "thank you" card via the U.S. Veteran's Affairs Department.

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

Learn whether writing things down really makes things easier to remember.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

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.

Explore history and prepare for backyard battle with this samurai helmet craft.

Light up the sky with this lotus lantern, a perfect way to explore Buddha Day.