Columbus Day For Kindergarten

Columbus Day Activities and Lesson Plans for Kindergarten

Preschool-Friendly Columbus Day Activities

Columbus Day activities that are preschool-friendly are a great way to celebrate the day with young students. These activities should be simple and engaging, while still being educational.

One popular activity is to make paper plate ships. Children can use paper plates, crayons, and markers to create their own ships. They can also use fabric scraps to make sails. This activity is a great way to teach children about the ships that Columbus used to sail to the Americas.

Arts and Crafts

**Decorate a paper plate like a compass rose.** Use a paper plate and markers to create a simple compass rose. This is a great way to teach children about the tools that Columbus used to navigate.

**Make a paper bag Columbus.** Use a brown paper bag and construction paper to make a simple Columbus puppet. This is a fun way to teach children about the explorer.

Social Studies

**Learn about the history of Columbus Day.** Use a simple book or website to teach children about the history of Columbus Day and why we celebrate it. You can also discuss the many different cultures that make up the United States.

**Talk about the different ways people celebrate Columbus Day.** Help children understand that there are many different ways to celebrate Columbus Day, and that each family may have their own traditions.

STEAM Activities

**Build a model of one of Columbus's ships.** Use cardboard, straws, and other materials to build a model of one of Columbus's ships. This is a great way to teach children about engineering and design.

**Create a timeline of Columbus's journey.** Use a timeline to show children the major events of Columbus's journey. This is a great way to teach children about history and geography.

Math Activities

**Count the number of ships in a picture of Columbus's fleet.** Use a picture of Columbus's fleet to help children practice counting. This is a great way to teach children about numbers and measurement.

**Measure the distance from one end of the classroom to the other.** Use a ruler or measuring tape to measure the distance from one end of the classroom to the other. This is a great way to teach children about measurement and estimation.