For many years, Arkansas was known as the “Land of Opportunity”. In recent years, though, the state changed its nickname to “The Natural State” and it’s easy to see why! This state is packed with natural resources, including minerals, gems, animals, crops, and, most of all, its people. When you’re putting together an Arkansas unit …
Maine is one of the most beautiful states in the U.S. As the second-most northern state in the country (only Alaska is located farther to the north), Maine experiences some seriously snowy winters. But it also enjoys glorious autumns and warm summers. There’s a lot more to learn about Maine and these Maine crafts for …
When it comes to learning geography, it’s important to learn all fifty of the United States. But my favorite state of all (of course) is Alabama. After all, I live here! There’s a lot to learn about the state of Alabama – from the wildlife and history to the agriculture and industries. And these fun Alabama …
Studying about Illinois with your kids soon? Be sure to include these fun and simple Illinois crafts for kids to your unit study! There are activities here featuring Illinois plant life, famous residents, sporting teams, and more! Did you know that Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States? Or that three U.S. presidents have been …
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 …
These Louisiana State Books for Kids are sure to please and fascinate your children as they learn all about the state of Louisiana. These books contain so much information about the long and varied History of this great State as well as stories about people from Louisiana. Make sure to check out the rest of my book …
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, …
