Wyoming is best known for its wide open landscapes, mountains, and plains. This state is one of the least populated in the U.S., but its small population leaves plenty of its beautiful land untouched. Due to its magnificent surroundings, Wyoming has several national parks, including the world-famous Yellowstone National Park. Because Wyoming is so well …
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The state of Idaho is one of the most geographically distinctive in the U.S. Its shape is pretty unusual, which makes it easy to find on a map, and it’s located in the Pacific Northwest near Washington, which gives it a uniquely stable climate. If you ask anyone what the state of Idaho is known …
The state of Washington is the most Northwestern state in the U.S. Because of its location on the Pacific coast, Washington is marked by frequent rain but also features incredible wildlife. Washington is named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. But it’s also full of cultural history and experiences that are fun …
Quick! What do you know about the state of Montana? I have to admit: I didn’t know much about it at all before starting to study it with the kids. But there are a lot of really cool facts to share about Montana, including its history, its geography, and especially its wildlife. And that’s why …
Studying the letter P can such a fun lesson for preschoolers! Whether you’re using Letter of the Week or if you’re trying to help your child learn all the letters of the alphabet, it’s always good to include some hands-on crafts in addition to alphabet printables. That way you can work on letter recognition, phonics, …
South Dakota is probably best known as the home of Mount Rushmore – an enormous presidential monument carved into the side of a mountain. Mount Rushmore features the likenesses of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. It’s truly an incredible sight. But South Dakota is also home to amazing …
It’s never too early to teach little ones to start saving! Preschool is an excellent time to begin learning about coins, money, and why it’s important to save up funds for later. And there’s no better way to introduce kids to a new concept than making crafts with them. That’s why these adorable piggy bank crafts …
Fall is a wonderful time of year to share with children. From going apple picking to visiting the county fair, it’s a perfect season for families to spend time together. Are you looking for fun and easy fall crafts and activities to do with your kids? There are TONS of fall craft ideas, featuring apples, pumpkins, leaves, and …
North Dakota is one of the most fascinating states in the U.S. It’s one of the most northern states, sitting on the Canadian border, but it’s also one of the least populated regions in the country. Despite its relatively small population, though, North Dakota is full of interesting sights, incredible weather patterns, and local wildlife. …
Fall is synonymous with harvest, which means…pumpkins!!! Around here, once the first weekend of September passes, we start seeing all pumpkin everything. Which is awesome, because I love pumpkins. Pumpkin pie is particularly popular in our house. 🙂 But there are plenty of ways to have fun with pumpkins that don’t involve eating them and these pumpkin …
The state of Colorado is probably best known for the Rocky Mountains – an enormous mountain range that runs through the state and along the American West. With such large mountains, it might seem like Colorado is only plains and deserts, but there’s a lot more to this state, including weather patterns, awesome wildlife, and …
The song America the Beautiful refers to the “fruited plain” in the U.S. Nebraska is one of those plains states! This part of the United States features acres and acres of flat plains and grasslands. As a result, Nebraska experiences severe weather several times each year. Along with its flat plains, Nebraska is also the …