101 Social Studies Activities for Curious Kids

101 Social Studies Activities for Curious Kids is a unique collection of easy and enjoyable writing activities designed to stimulate social awareness, creative thinking and self-expression in children. Embracing the author's "if it's fun, kids will do it" educational philosophy, 101 Social Studies Activities for Curious Kids lets children explore the fundamental nature of community by getting them to write about what they know best--themselves. Divided into five critical social science strands-- Relationships, Rules and Responsibilities; Traditions and Celebrations; Days Gone By; My Community; and The Global Village--101 Social Studies Activities for Curious Kids uses simple directions and descriptive written examples to lead children through 101 timeless activities that will help them to establish important connections between past, present and future; to develop a basic understanding of heritage and citizenship and to begin to decipher their role as social beings in the local community and society at large.