Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 4

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

Teach your kindergartener a little about Mexican culture by giving him a festive, no-cook lesson in how to make "aguas frescas," or seasonal fruit drinks.

Kick off the spookiest time of the year with an art project inspired by the ancient Egyptian process of mummification.

Make sunomono, a simple Japanese cucumber vinegar salad, and kid-friendly chopsticks in this fun kindergarten activity.

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Learn how to count in Spanish. Your child will practice her numbers and build her reading skills while learning a bit about Latino culture along the way.

Celebrate Ramadan by recreating a scene depicting the inside of a mosque. Your kid will marvel at the beautiful stained glass effect of the finished project.

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

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

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.

This construction paper activity helps your child to assemble a variety of emotions on a face so she can recognize how she and everyone around her is feeling.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

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.

Help your child appreciate grandparents, history, and societal changes while making a poster handmade, heartfelt grandparent's day craft.

In this activity, your child will create a red envelope that can be filled with money to spread good will and ward off evil spirits in the New Year.

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

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

Encourage your child to make a Chinese scroll painting as part of his world history or art studies, or just to pass the time on a weekend.

This recipe provides a quicker, easier, and slightly healthier way to prepare this classic Louisiana Creole dish.

Improve your kindergartener's vocabulary with this fun, quick, and simple improvisation activity! He'll love acting while practicing directionality words.

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.

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.

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