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Pennsylvania Crafts for Kids

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Did you know that the state of Pennsylvania is actually a commonwealth? Or that it is one of the most densely populated states in the U.S.? There’s a lot to learn about Pennsylvania and you can make a unit based on the Keystone State fun with these Pennsylvania crafts for kids!

Pennsylvania was admitted as a state in the year 1787, so it’s one of the oldest U.S. states. It’s also rich in history and its cities have played important roles in the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War.

When you’re ready to learn about the history of Hershey, Pennsylvania, be sure to make this yummy Hershey Chocolate Cupcake recipe to enjoy with the kids!

Fun Pennsylvania Crafts for Kids

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These crafts are a great companion to my Pennsylvania State Unit Study!

The Pennsylvania State Unit Study is a perfect, week-long, study about The Keystone State!  You and your child will learn so many interesting facts, people, and events about Pennsylvania by completing the entire study that your children will beg for more and more information!  This is the perfect guide to Pennsylvania history for kids!

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I love these fun state crafts! Check them out for your next unit study!

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Red trays filled with toy animals, including a cow, camel, giraffe, panda, leopard, and a white rodent. A paper with Zoo is on top of one tray.
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Zoo Sorting Activity for Kids
The first zoo in the United States was the Philadelphia Zoo, which is still open today. Try this fun and easy Who Lives in the Zoo Sorting Activity for preschoolers!
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A child is sitting on the floor with a homemade roller coaster made of colorful straws and connectors on a cardboard box. A green bowl catches a rolling ball. Text reads: STEM Challenge for Kids: Straw Roller Coaster!.
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Straw Roller Coaster STEM Project
Pennsylvania is home to several amusement parks, including Dorney Park. Your children will have a “ball” building this Straw Roller Coaster STEM Project!
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A colorful underwater-themed craft made with buttons as fish, each with googly eyes and paper tails. Blue paper serves as the background, with white circles as bubbles and green tissue paper as seaweed on a sandy bottom.
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Simple Button Fish Craft for Kids
The state fish of Pennsylvnia is the brook trout. Make this cute Button Fish Craft and be sure to include a few fish that are green and white-spotted to resemble the state fish!
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A line of colorful, handmade train cars made from cardboard rolls and bright bottle caps as wheels, decorated with patterned paper. The background is white, and the text All Aboard! is written in pink on the right.
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Recycled Paper Tube Train
Did you know Pennsylvania has two state locomotives? Your kids will have fun making this Recycled Paper Tube Train!
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Three boys smile in front of a Civil War reenactment scene with a soldier and a cannon. A banner reads, The Unrivaled Guide to Hands-on American Civil War History for Kids. The authors name, Tina Robertson, appears at the bottom.
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Civil War Crafts
Pennsylvania was the site of several Civil War battles. Check out this amazing list of Civil War crafts, including paper soldiers, berry ink, and a classic slingshot!
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Two hands sort marshmallows onto illustrated cards with colored mugs and numbers. A glass bowl holds more marshmallows. Cards display numbers 4, 7, and 16. The activity is laid out on a wooden surface.
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Hot Chocolate Math Activity
You can’t learn about Pennsylvania without studying chocolate! This fun Hot Chocolate Math Activity is a “sweet” way to practice counting with kids!
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Do you have any ideas for how to make Pennsylvania crafts for kids that would be fun for a homeschool unit? Share your suggestions in the comments!

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  1. Great article! I didn’t know these facts for Pennsylvania, thanks for sharing them,

    That who lives in the Zoo activity seems quite fun for my kids. They can easily learn about the different zoo animals while enjoy playing it. Then we will be ready for a trip to the Zoo. I can’t wait till then 🙂

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