40 Fabulous Social Studies Activities: Easy Projects That Work With the Topics You Teach and Help Build Reading, Writing, and Research Skills

Write a Review | Q & A

Reading, writing, and research have never been more fun than with this unique collection of flexible, easy-to-make projects. Students simply follow step-by-step directions to create engaging banners, collages, dioramas, quilts, scrolls, hangers, a variety of book formats—including shape, zipper, flip, accordion-fold, and shutter books—and much more! Projects add a fun, meaningful dimension to learning and can be used with any Social Studies topic. Perfect for students of all learning styles. For use with Grades 2-3.

Catherine M. Tamblyn is a freelance developer, writer, and editor specializing in children’s primary educational materials. She is the author of Scholastic Teaching Resources’ Mega-Fun Map Skills for Grades K–1 and 2–3, Map Skills Made Fun: Neighborhoods and Communities, and Maps for the Overhead: Neighborhoods & Communities. Catherine lives in Little Silver, New Jersey.