Indiana is popularly known as the “Hoosier” state. There is a little mystery about the origin of the name, but people who live in Indiana have been called “Hoosiers” for many years. The college basketball team of the University of Indiana is also called the “Hoosiers”! There’s a lot more to learn about this state …
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Louisiana is easily one of the most unique states in the U.S. It has a culture, geography, and history that is all its own. And that makes it a great state to study with kids! When you’re ready to work on a unit study about the Bayou State, be sure to add these easy Louisiana crafts …
Did you know that Ohio is the birthplace for seven different U.S. presidents? Or that the state is called the “Buckeye State”, because there are so many buckeye trees growing in the area? There’s a lot to learn about this state and making these fun Ohio crafts for kids is a great way to get the …
The state of Tennessee is pretty distinctive on a map of the United States. It’s the only state that is nearly a perfect horizontal rectangle. 🙂 But Tennessee is unique in lots of other ways too! And there’s a lot to learn about the Volunteer State with your kids! When you’re ready to put together …
The state of Kentucky is one of the four commonwealths in the United States. (The others include Virginia, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.) But there’s a lot more to learn about this state! Did you know that Kentucky was originally part of Virginia? The state began as Kentucky County, a name for the area in Virginia that …
Vermont is probably best known for its beautiful fall foliage and cold winters. But there’s more to this state than just weather! Did you know that Vermont was one of the first states to abolish slavery? Or that Vermont is the second-least populated state in the U.S.? Get to know more about this state with …
The state of Rhode Island is best known as the smallest state in the U.S. Its total land area is only 1,214 square miles. But Rhode Island is also one of the most densely populated states in the country, with an average of 1,006 people living in each square mile! There’s a lot more to …
North Carolina has some of the most picturesque scenery in the U.S. This state features a varied landscape, including beaches, rivers, mountains, valleys, plains, and more. So it’s home to all kinds of animals and wildlife, which means it makes a fascinating unit study for kids! When you’re studying the Tarheel State with the kids, …
The state of Virginia is one of the oldest states in the U.S. after Florida. The settlement of Jamestown is a famous historical site, having been founded in 1620. Since then, Virginia has grown into a major U.S. state, home to large corporations, important agricultural industries, and sporting teams. As you study the United States …
Now that the movie Trolls has been released, lots of kids have Trolls fever! They’re excited about anything having to do with those tiny little tall-haired gnomes…lol! It’s always fun to put together a themed craft or activity with little children and these Trolls crafts and activities for kids are perfect for little Trolls fans! They can use …
National Craft Month is observed every March, which makes March the perfect time to try some new crafting projects! These National Craft Month fun projects feature easy crafts that you and your kids can make together! March is the beginning of spring, so it’s a great time to try spring crafts, including rainbows, flowers, baby animals, …
New Hampshire is the northernmost state on the Eastern Seaboard. In fact, it’s right under Canada! But that’s not all there is to know about the Granite State! Learning about the state of New Hampshire can be a super fun unit when you add these hands-on New Hampshire crafts for kids to your lesson plan! There …