Activity

African safari

 Play traditional games and hear stories from Africa to increase geographic literacy.
Social Studies Go to African safari Page
Activity

Dear Mr. President

 Encourage your child to write a letter to our nation's leader in honor of President's Day. It's a thoughtful activity that combines both writing and civics learning.
Social Studies Go to Dear Mr. President Page
Article

2nd 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?
Social Studies Go to 2nd grade skills checklist: social studies Page
Article

Celebrate Black History Month

 During the month of February, the nation pauses to reflect on the experiences and influences of its African-American citizens.
Social Studies Go to Celebrate Black History Month Page
Printable

Neighborhood passport

 Use this printable child's "passport" to write and draw about the places you visit in your neighborhood.
Social Studies Go to Neighborhood passport Page
Printable

Things that go

 Kids chart modes of transportation on this printable. Learning about transportation is part of early social studies education, helping kids think about the phyisical and human environment.
Social Studies Go to Things that go Page
Printable

Black History Month people to know: George Washington Carver

 Introduce your child to George Washington Carver, a famous African-American scientist.
Social Studies Go to Black History Month people to know: George Washington Carver Page
Printable

Presidents' Day portraits

 Help your child become familiar with two important U.S. presidents.
Social Studies Go to Presidents' Day portraits Page
Printable

Global eats! Mandazi

 Kids from all over the world love sweets. Cook up this African traditional recipe with your kids to give them a taste of another culture.
Social Studies Go to Global eats! Mandazi Page
Printable

Global eats! Laddoo

 Kids from all over the world love sweets. Cook up this traditional Indian recipe with your kids to give them a taste of another culture.
Social Studies Go to Global eats! Laddoo Page
Printable

Global eats! Mochi

 Kids from all over the world love sweets. Cook up this traditional Japanese recipe with your kids to give them a taste of anther culture.
Social Studies Go to Global eats! Mochi Page
Tip

Follow the money

Encourage budgeting by helping your child see where his money goes.
Mathematics Go to Follow the money Page