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.

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

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.

Help your third grader learn time zones with this fun map activity!

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

Spark your child's interest in international sporting events by creating a banner of world flags.

Help your child learn about the world through this 3rd-4th grade geography activity: start a postcard collection and mark where they came from on a world map.

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

Engage your preschool children's senses by discovering nature and geography on a walk through the neighborhood.

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

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

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

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