101 Social Studies Activities for Curious Kids (ENHANCED eBook)

Book excerpt: 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 ages six and older. Embracing the author's "if it's fun, kids will do it" educational philosophy, this book 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 - this book 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.