Grade School

Social Studies

Printable: Quarter Collectors
This activity will make trips to the store more fun, and it will teach your children about all our American states.

Activity: African safari
Play traditional games and hear stories from other parts of the world to increase geographic literacy.
Activity: Weather vane
You r child will know which way the wind blows after building this meteorology tool.
Activity: White House pet-igree
Use research on the pets of our Presidents to introduce your child to government.
Activity: Dear Mr. President
Have your child write a letter to the President. It's a great way for her to gain writing practice and learn about current events.
Activity: If I were the President…
Encourage your child to learn the duties of government by asking her what she would do if she were in charge.
Activity: Here You Are
Draw a map of the room for your kids and off they go.

Second Grade Skills Checklist: Social Studies
Success in second grade requires a child to be a much more independent learner than she was in first grade. Is your child ready?

Learning Tip: Geographic diversion
Studying geography can be a fun, educational activity when stuck indoors.
Learning Tip: Local history
Make your child’s introduction to history personal and interesting by comparing the differences in everyday life among your child, yourself and his grandparents.
Learning Tip: Busy, busy world
A simple walk with your child through our busy world will increase his observation skills and vocabulary, as well as give insight into how the world works.
Learning Tip: License plate learning
Strengthen your child’s knowledge of North American geography on your next road trip.
Learning Tip: Geographic Mores and Morals
As your child is learning geography in school, use the opportunity to talk about culture and harmful stereotypes.
Learning Tip: Human Time Machines
Curious about history? The library and Internet are great resources, but so are the people who have been there, done that.

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