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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …