Preschool - 5th Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 5

Combine music, history and craft by making a Native American instrument of your own

Conduct a mock interview with the President to teach your child about politics, the president and the world she lives in.

Attention, Anglophiles! Get your fill of artsy crafts and historical fun with this jewelry project.

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

This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.

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

Celebrate our nation's colonial history by making your very own weaving loom!

There's no need to hunt down a cactus for this rainstick craft. In fact, you can recycle items you probably already have on hand.

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

Here is a guide to making a felt busy book that's perfect for focusing on specific learning areas with your child.

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

To pay tribute to the ancient Mexican art of mosaics, your child can craft a colorful mosaic using old magazines, a paper plate and lots of imagination.

Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

In this fun project, use a memory game to test various age groups and determine whether aging directly affects short-term memory loss.

Batik is a fabric dying technique usually done with hot wax. This flour-and-water method is kid-safe and easy, and it creates beautiful batik designs.

Introduce your fifth grader (and friends) to a unique Jewish tradition by paying homage to the Maccabiah games by engaging them in their own makeshift games!

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

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.

Have your kid create a chart of job titles. It's a great way to get them to recognize the people whose efforts benefit the community.

Test your kid's knowledge of presidents one through forty-four with this fun and educational matching game!

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

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!

Here's a simple activity to reinforce your fourth grader's study of her home state and help her make a pretty keepsake.

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

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.

Children tap into their own imaginative storytelling skills by creating and writing a richly embellished folk tale about their favorite member of the animal kingdom.

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

Teach your child about the art of ancient Australia by creating your own handprint art just like Aboriginal artists did thousands of years ago.

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