3rd - 6th 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.

Ever wonder why we hunt for Easter eggs? Discover how this spring holiday was started with this interesting look at the history of Easter.

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

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

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

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.

In Blarney: A Game of Deception, children learn about the legend of the Blarney Stone, along with the rules for a fun game where they must decide which player is lying!

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

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

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

In this worksheet, children will follow prompts to draw three pictures of people working, writing the name of each job and a brief description of what they do.

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

Do your students know the difference between Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day? This reading comprehension worksheet will teach them about the similarities and differences of the holidays. First, they’ll read a passage that provides facts ab

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

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

Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

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

How can you care for your community? Get students thinking deeply with this engaging Ramadan-themed writing prompt!

Encourage children to reflect on the First and Fourth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution with this multi-page worksheet.

Students read a now famous wartime letter, then respond from the perspective of one of its recipients.

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

Get acquainted with one of our nation's most famous buildings, the Washington Monument, by building a small paper model!

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.

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

The Philadelphia Campaign was a year of battles with the Americans at Valley Forge. Students will hone reading skills and learn about the American Revolution.

Your young historian can step back in time and read about an important battle that helped to end the American Revolution.

Celebrate the contributions of famous Irish Americans with this worksheet. Read a bit about each famous figure and complete a comprehension exercise.

This Earth Day worksheet promotes discussion and cooperative work among kids as they try to fill out this school house grid.