Kindergarten - 4th Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 3

Celebrate Irish history and culture this St. Patrick's Day by making a miniature version of the Blarney Stone!

Have the children play a more active role in the Seder by helping them prepare paper puppets that represent the ten plagues.

Making a freedom kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.

Practice early social studies skills and get your child excited about the new school year with this fun activity.

Chinese New Year is a time when many different luck-bringing rituals are performed. In this activity your child will create a lucky trinket.

Practice counting to100 independently with this American flag craft project! 

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Send your child on an online hunt where he will practice working with search engines and use his reading comprehension skills to find specific information.

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

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!

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

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.

Teach your child Morse code, and a little bit of history that she'll pick up in a flash!

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.

This Veterans Day, teach your kid about Remembrance Day and create a wreath of red poppies to honor the brave soldiers who died serving their countries.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

Make this star-spangled greeting for the door to make all your guests feel welcome for the next patriotic holiday.

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

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

Summer is a good time to teach children about other kinds of community helpers, such as lifeguards, forest rangers, and librarians. This activity is a fun way to get them introduced!

Want to help your child learn more about his community while boosting creativity? Set up a post office play station right in your very own home!

Celebrate the popular holiday Diwali with a craft! Make a homemade diya lamp to welcome light over darkness.

Nothing says party like a bright and bursting piÃata! Create your own mini festive centerpiece with paper towel rolls and ribbons.

With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!

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

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.

Your child can decorate her own set of Russian nesting dolls in this easy felt craft.

Teach your child about the importance of Labor Day by helping her learn about the different hats that are worn by workers in various occupations.

This Labor Day, help your child explore various occupations by discussing the tools workers use on a daily basis at their jobs.