Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 5

Explore geometric shapes and pattern as your child makes her very own Hawaiian kapa cloth.

This cultural craft makes a pretty decoration and teaches kids about other cultures.

Make a paper plate puppet that'll help your child imagine what it's like to be in a performance of the dragon dance.

Expand your child's geographic awareness with these fun and easy map lessons.

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

Your child will look forward to lunchtime with this artistic reinterpretation of the same old cold lunch.

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

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.

Make Korean vegetable pancakes with your child! This dish is delicious way to get your child cooking as you introduce her to recipes from different cultures.

Learn more about the fascinating folk art of Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs with this easy craft.

Your first or second grader will delight in creating multi-colored confetti egg smashers, traditional in Mexico, called cascarones!

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.

Your child can create an interactive map of his neighborhood focusing on the different textures he finds!

This Labor Day, encourage your child to learn more about the different tools and supplies found in a doctor's bag by having her create one of her own!

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

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

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

Have you ever wondered how many numbers most people can memorize? Test your friends to find out!

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

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.

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

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

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.

In this activity, your child will make her own book of Swahili numbers filled with pictures of animals found throughout Africa.

Enjoy the fragrant scents of the holiday season with this pomander activity. A perfect arts and crafts project for preschool or kindergarten age children.

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.

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.