Preschool - 2nd Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 2

Honor our 16th president by having your kid assemble his famous stovepipe hat! This Abe Lincoln hat craft is the perfect way to celebrate Presidents Day.

Celebrate the colors of the American flag with this playful craft project!

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Help kids tap into their inner inventor by teaching them how to make peanut butter through trial, error, and lots of taste testing!

Craft a patriotic placemat from red, white, and blue construction paper in this festive craft project!

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.

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

This slightly messy, but tons-of-fun tactile activity will cement the idea of the land and water as pictured on maps in your young learner's mind.

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! 

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

Celebrate African heritage by making an African flag banner. This fun, culturally-inspired art project is perfect for Black History Month.

Help your child create his own pinata in this fun and easy activity. Use paper mache and fingerpaint for a party pinata everyone will love.