Early Childhood Holidays Social Studies Resources

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.

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

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

Encourage a spirit of giving and sharing with this meaningful tzedakah box craft project. 

Celebrate Chinese New Year by teaching your child how to use chopsticks! She'll build her math and fine motor skills as she does this activity.

Lots of kids wonder what it would be like to be a police officer. Celebrate the people who help keep our communities safe with this fun craft.

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

Kick off the spookiest time of the year with an art project inspired by the ancient Egyptian process of mummification.

Practice counting to100 independently with this American flag craft project! 

Show your patriotism on the next great American holiday by making a shooting star spangled banner that's reminiscent of the American flag.

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

During Chinese New Year festivities, you see lanterns everywhere. Your child can make her very own red and gold lanterns to display at home.

Get ready for Thanksgiving by explaining the importance of the harvest. This craft is a great way for her to show thanks for all that delicious food!

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

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

This dreidel ornament makes a sparkling spinning top out of popsicle sticks. Make this dreidel ornament and get ready for Hanukkah.