1st - 4th Grade Civics and Government Activities

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.

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!

Write to a deployed soldier to help your child practice reading, writing, and get a better understanding of what it means to serve our country.

Honor our 16th president by having your kid assemble his famous stovepipe hat! This Abe Lincoln hat craft is the perfect way to celebrate Presidents Day.

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

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

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

Whether your child is celebrating a great American holiday or simply feeling patriotic, this american flag craft is sure to please your little artist.

Conduct a mock interview with the President to teach your child about politics, the president and the world she lives in.

Your second grader can honor two renowned U.S. Presidents--Abraham Lincoln and George Washington--by crafting larger-than-life pennies and quarters!

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.

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