As more advanced crafting supplies have come on the market, classic crafting materials have kind of fallen by the wayside. But there are plenty of ways to use low-cost, easy materials to make crafts with kids! One of those classic crafting supplies is contact paper. And, even though we live in the age of the …
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What comes to mind when you think of California? Gold, bears, Hollywood? All of these are fun topics for kids to study as they learn about the history of the Eureka State and these California crafts for kids feature fun, hands-on projects that kids of all ages can make! California is truly a unique part of …
They say “Everything is bigger in Texas” and, if you’ve ever been to the Lone Star state, you know that’s true! Texas is the biggest state in the lower 48 United States. (Only Alaska is larger.) But it’s not just land size that makes Texas a unique state. It’s home to a booming oil and …
Florida is a super popular tourist destination for families. And since there are so many attractions in the state, it makes sense! But there’s a lot to learn about the Sunshine State, even if you’re not planning a trip there anytime soon. Florida is home to all kinds of interesting animals and landforms. So it’s …
Missouri is best known as the “Show Me State” and there’s a lot you can show your kids about this region when you’re studying United States geography! Missouri is part of the American Heartland, which means that it’s located in the center (or “heart”) of the country. As a result, Missouri is home to plenty …
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 …
Having lived in the South for my entire life, I’m pretty familiar with the Southern states. But there’s always more to learn, right? Especially when it comes to teaching our kids about the United States and the culture of each state. While I live in Alabama, I am literally 5 minutes from the MS state …
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 …
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 …