Indigenous People Activity Booklet-Grades 2-5

Indigenous Peoples Day Fact Activity Booklet

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with a meaningful mix of facts and fun! This printable booklet is designed to help students explore history, culture, and contributions of Native peoples through engaging, hands-on activities. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or cultural studies lessons.

Why You’ll Love This Resource (and Why It’s Worth Buying)

Covers social studies, reading comprehension, and critical thinking
Fun, interactive activities to reinforce learning
Promotes respect, diversity, and cultural awareness
Easy to print and use — no prep required
Great for Indigenous Peoples Day in October or anytime you want to highlight Native American heritage

What’s Inside

Fact pages explaining Indigenous Peoples Day and cultural traditions
Maze activity: help the girl reach the celebration circle
Symbols matching: feather, turtle, eagle, corn, and sun with meanings
Word search & word scramble: vocabulary on culture, tradition, respect, family, and land
Famous contributions: farming, herbal medicine, crafts, tools, respect for nature, seasons
Dreamcatcher activity: learning the meaning behind traditions
Music quiz: drums, flutes, and rattles in Indigenous culture
Lifestyle section: homes, totem poles, storytelling, and family traditions
Draw & share prompts: plants, foods, or medicines used by Indigenous people
Thank-you feather activity: write what students are grateful for
Coloring & tracing pages for younger learners

Grade Levels

Best for Grades 2–5
Adaptable for Grades 1–6

Teacher Note

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is observed in the United States on the second Monday in October each year. This activity booklet is a great resource to use during that week to help students learn about Native history, culture, and contributions in a respectful and engaging way.

Upcoming dates:

2025: October 13
2026: October 12
2027: October 11

Use this booklet to spark meaningful classroom conversations, celebrate cultural diversity, and integrate social studies with fun, hands-on activities.