Kindergarten Social Studies

African safari

Play traditional games and hear stories from Africa to increase geographic literacy.

Shower curtain village

This is fun way to teach map making skills using an inexpensive shower curtain liner.

Neighborhood passport

Use this printable child's "passport" to write and draw about the places you visit in your neighborhood.

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.

Black History Month people to know: George Washington Carver

Introduce your child to George Washington Carver, a famous African-American scientist.

Black History Month people to know: Hank Aaron

This printable activity introduces your child to Hank Aaron, a famous African American athlete.

Presidents' Day portraits

Help your child become familiar with two important U.S. presidents.

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.

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.

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.

License plate learning

Strengthen your child’s knowledge of North American geography on your next road trip.

Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr.!

On January 20, have a special dinner in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Serve a cake or other special treat. Take some time during dinner to talk about who King was and why we remember him each year.