1st - 8th Grade Holidays Social Studies Resources

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

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

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.

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

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

Learn about George Washington with this reading comprehension challenge.

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.

Fill this red envelope with lucky money to wish someone born in the Year of the Horse good fortune for lunar new year!

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.

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

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

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

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.

Introduce learners to the life and first presidential term of Donald Trump with this fact sheet.

Wish someone good fortune during Chinese New Year with this DIY lucky red envelope.

Color and assemble this red envelope to give away this Chinese New Year.

Color in a picture of George Washington according to the color-by-number guide.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Learners explore the challenges involved in the U.S. establishing a new nation and Washington’s significant role in that development with this engaging social studies worksheet.