Preschool - 5th Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 11

The words of great thinkers throughout the ages have changed the course of history. Have your kid find an inspiring quote and create a work of art around it.

This November, it's elephant versus donkey! Does your third grader understand the meaning behind the animals political parties choose to represent them?

Get your creative kid into tasseography! The ancient art of reading tea leaves gets a modern update in this simplified version for youthful fortune tellers!

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

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.

Explore the world from your own home by conducting research about other cultures with your 4th grade child.

Washi Ningyo, otherwise known as Japanese paper dolls, make fantastic bookmarks! Encourage your child to read more with this delightful, origami-inspired doll.

Introduce your kid to abstract art with this painting activity. It's the perfect way to engage a kinesthetic learner and spark an interest in art history!

Explore history and prepare for backyard battle with this samurai helmet craft.

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.