South Carolina is known as the Palmetto State, because its location along the coast gives it plenty of palmetto trees. But there’s more to the area than trees! South Carolina features its own unique cuisine, climate, and wildlife, which makes it a great unit study for kids. When you’re ready to study the Palmetto State …
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We’re working on crafting about the USA and now we’re on to the state of Maryland! Maryland is one of the states on the eastern U.S. seaboard, so it lies on the Atlantic Ocean. But there’s more to Maryland than the coast. The state is also home to lots of different kinds of wildlife, as …
Did you know that Massachusetts is nicknamed the “Bay State”? That really makes a lot of sense, since so much of the state’s coast lies on the Atlantic Ocean. There’s a lot to learn about Massachusetts, especially when it comes to American history. After all, Plymouth Rock is in Masschusetts! But there are a lot …
Make a study of this Northeastern state fun for your children with these easy Connecticut crafts for kids! They’ll love finding out about the state’s symbols, geography, and people with these activities! Connecticut is a state that is rich in American history. From the Revolutionary War to the world of higher education, the state of Connecticut …
Learning about the United States is an important part of childhood. But kids learn so much better when they complete hands-on activities than when they’re just reading about geography from a book. That’s why I’m excited to share these fun and easy Georgia crafts for kids! There are activities here about the state’s history, geography, and …
New Jersey is one of the United States’ most interesting regions. This state, nicknamed the “Garden State”, is home to beaches, cities, skyscrapers, countrysides, and highways. The kind of geography you’ll see in New Jersey varies quite a bit depending on which part you visit. But learning about all the state’s features can make for …
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 …
Every child loves to play with puppets, especially ones they make themselves. If you’re like me, you have plenty of popsicle sticks lying around. What better way to make use of all of those than with popsicle stick puppets? These will help your school aged children work on shapes and fine motor skills including cutting, …
Over the summer, lots of parents sign their kids up for Vacation Bible School at a local church. So if you’re a VBS teacher, you’re probably searching around for easy Bible crafts for children. I’ve rounded up several Bible crafts that are great for VBS or after-school! These are so simple that parents can complete them at …
Kids just seem to love pigs! They’re cute and pink and they like to play in the mud, so what’s not to love? Pigs also make a simple and fun art subject for little children. You can use pig art activities as an activity for your preschooler, a part of a Farm Animals Unit Study, or …
Popsicle sticks, or craft sticks, are great for making crafts with kids! If you have little boys, though, getting them to sit down and make a craft can be a challenge, especially if they’re very active or if they’re not interested in creating something. So it’s important to make crafts that boys actually want to make! …
Remember making creations out of salt dough as a kid? Now there are even more ways to have fun with salt dough, thanks to these awesome salt dough crafts! If you’re looking for something easy, inexpensive, and fun to do with your kids, just whip up a batch of salt dough and let their imaginations …