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 …
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Wisconsin is definitely one of the coldest states in the United States. During winter, the state gets several feet of snow and ice. But Wisconsin is also known for its dairy products, its football teams, and its role in U.S. history! Learn more about this northern state with these fun Wisconsin crafts for kids! There projects …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …