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How to Memorize the 50 States

May 1, 2020 By Valerie Mcclintick Leave a Comment

Memorization is an important technique for homeschool families. It helps students to build knowledge, while also exercising the brain. As homeschoolers, we want to provide better educations and opportunities for our children. Memorizing the 50 states and capitals can actually put your head and shoulders above the rest. In fact, 49% of Americans under age 25, can’t find New York on a map (11% can’t find the United States, either). Let’s strive for better. Here are some resources to help your homeschooler memorize the 50 states.

Why Memorize All 50 States

Besides rocking trivia contests, memorizing the 50 states is an important exercise in geography. You will also better understand history and current events. Knowing where states are located, helps you visualize events. It also means that you can better plan trips and understand weather patterns. There are many reasons to memorize the states and capitals.

How to Memorize the State Capitals

There are several ways to memorize the states and their capitals. The best way is to pick a method that aligns with your child’s learning style. You can also use multiple resources for a multi-sensory approach to learning the 50 states and capitals. Here are some suggestions on how to memorize the states and capitals.

  • Music: Facts set to a rhythm or silly songs about the 50 states will help your family memorize the state names and capital cities easily.
  • Flashcards: Flashcards of each state and capital use auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning.
  • Board Games: Learning should be fun. Use geography games to help you memorize your states and capitals. Or make your own game up and practice while you play.
  • Repetition: Good old fashioned, repetition never fails. Recite the 50 states and capitals every day. You could also do this through call and response.
  • Mnemonic Devices: Mnemonic devices use funny or catchy phrases to help you remember something. This technique can be used to memorize anything.

Free Resources to Help Memorize the States and Capitals

We’ve collected some of the best free resources for memorizing the states and capitals. So, here’s a great list to get you started on learning the fabulous fifty states. These will help you and your family easily learn these easily and quickly!

  • Map Memory Tricks
  • Memorize the 50 States Song Fast!
  • Tour the 50 States
  • 50 States Quizlet
  • 50states.com
  • USA Games
  • State the States and Capitals App

Fun Ways to Learn about the 50 States

There are so many methods of memorization. Therefore, you might wonder what the best way to learn all 50 states is. So, here it is! Just have fun! Sometimes, you need to think a bit outside the box. Doing puzzles and fun activities enhance learning and make kids eager to learn more. Also, you can connect learning to your child’s interest. Does your child love nature? Then, include state birds and flowers in your memorization work. Here’s some of our favorite fun ways to learn about the 50 states.

  • USA State-by-State Activity Pack
  • USA State Birds Art Cards
  • USA State-by-State Maze Activity Book
  • Hand drawn Boho State Flowers: Colouring Book

Learn to Draw the 50 States of America

When you write something, you remember it. The same goes for drawing. Practice drawing the outline of each state and the map of the United States to memorize state shapes, locations, and capital cities. So, you can start by tracing each state over and over. In addition, you could practice drawing the states by freehand. Then, when you know the outline of each state well, you can start drawing the entire country. Conversely, you can print United States outlines and practice drawing in the borders. Once you have the 50 states in place, write in the names and capitals. Check out these resources for learning how to draw the 50 states:

  • Draw the USA
  • Blank US Map Workbook
  • Outline Maps: The United States Reproducible Workbook

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USA State Mazes

September 13, 2016 By Valerie Mcclintick Leave a Comment

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This project has been in the works for a while now, and I’m so excited to release it this week in time for the 2016/17 school year!  50 State Mazes is a great addition to your US History or Geography studies and the perfect accompaniment to our USA State Activity Pack.

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This new activity pack is included in our $15 USA Activity Bundle which includes:

  • USA State by State Activity Notebook
  • USA State Birds Art Pack
  • 50 State Mazes Activity Book

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U.S.A. Activity Pack

5o State Activity Pages: For each of the fifty states children map the location, capitol, landmarks, abbreviation, nickname, state flower, and state bird.  Children color the state flag as well as the state flower and state bird with ample room to add interesting facts and notes.  This activity pack includes two games to finish out your unit: USA Bingo & Roll Across America.

 

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U.S.A. State Bird Art Cards

Children can color their way through our Nation’s state birds with these fun and realistic art cards.  Each bird is shown with it’s unique markings for children to copy and color their own.  Each bird features a coloring card, visual fact card for children to fill in, and memory matching cards. This set include 27 different birds as many states have the same state bird.

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U.S.A. 50 State Mazes

50 State Mazes includes a fun and challenging maze for each of the 50 states.  This activity pack is sure to excite your children during your U.S. Geography studies.  Suggested age range is K-3rd for a challange, but older children will enjoy them as well.

 

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Filed Under: Geography Crafts, History Printables, Homeschool Curriculum, U.S. Government, U.S. History Tagged With: curriculum, geography, history, mazes, USA States

Free Layers of the Earth Worksheets

May 13, 2016 By Valerie Mcclintick Leave a Comment

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Learning about the Layers of the Earth is always fun for children.  Today, I’ve got some new printable resources available for you on our sister site HomeschoolClipart.com

Layers of the Earth Printables

I’ve created all sorts of charts, worksheets and activity pages you can use in a Science notebook or journal:

LayersoftheEarthLabelingWorksheetLayersoftheEarthLabelingWorksheet2 LayersoftheEarthCardsColor LayersoftheEarthCardsBW

Layers of the Earth

  • Coloring Pages
  • Notebooking Journal Pages
  • Color Coded Charts
  • Labeling Worksheet
  • Nomenclature Cards (Color & BW)

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EarthCorePinPrint all these Layers of the Earth Printables here on HomeschoolClipart.com

You can even grab the clipart to make your own worksheets (for personal use only).

Find more Science Worksheets Here

Try this Layers of the Earth Crafty with Play Dough

 

 

Filed Under: Geography Crafts, Geology Crafts, homeschool printables, Notebooking Printables Tagged With: geology, homeschool printables, landforms, layers of earth, science journals

Physical Map Collage

StateMapThese fantastic maps are not only fun to make, but they are a great way to learn about your state or country’s terrain. This would be a great activity to teach children about the physical properties of land, as well as how to read a physical map

Materials:

Paper Mache Recipe
Newspaper
Mixing Bowl
Paint (blue, green, brown, white)
Paintbrushes

 


Suggest Resources for a Unit Study:

Maps2   geomaps    geoatlas GeoPuzzle2


Art Project Tutorial:

Step 1

Find a good picture of a Physical Map. Draw the outline of the state or country you'll be making.

Step 2

Find some old magazines and tear out some of the colors you'll use for the map. (Substitute bright colors for extra fun!)

Step 3

Set up a glue station for children to dip their brushes

Step 4

Tear up different colors of the magazines and place them in the right places on the map. Using different hues of a color and layering really make the map look more realistic.

All Done

Find the letters to make a title for your map, or even add a map key at the bottom.

Paper Mache Globe Craft

GlobePinThis project is perfect for anytime you’re teaching children about the world they live in. It’s a little messy, but well worth the investment!

Materials:

Paper Mache Recipe
Newspaper
Mixing Bowl
Paint (blue, green, brown, white)
Paintbrushes

 


Suggest Resources for a Unit Study:

Maps2   geomaps    geoatlas GeoPuzzle2


Art Project Tutorial:

Step 1

Choosing a balloon: Try to find a punching bag balloon because of it's size and shape when blown up. (Dollar Tree)

Step 2

Blow up the balloon, and tie off the end.

Step 3

To keep the balloon steady, you can use a small mixing bowl as a base. Tape if necessary.

Step 4

Cut up a pile of newspaper strips. I like them longer better so I cut vertically

Step 5

Mix up your Paper Mache and begin to cover your balloon with layers of paper.

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Step 6

Once you're entire balloon is covered, let it dry. This could take a few of hours

Step 7

Draw in the continents. Older children can do it on their own, younger children will need a bit of guidence.

Step 8

As you draw in the continents, point out the various places where one ends and the other meets.

Step 9

Now for the fun! Start to paint your continents GREEN.

Step 10

Then let the children feel the globe. Can they find any mountain ranges?

Step 11

Go through each continent and paint in some Mountains (BROWN) where ever the children feel them.

Step 12

Now it's time for the oceans! Mix up some BLUE paint and fill in the rest! Older children can use different hues of blue to represent currents as well.

All Done

Once dry you can add in the names of the continents an oceans, draw in an equator, or even wind currents!

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