Does your child have difficulty memorizing all 50 of the United
States? Earlier today, our Blog Ambassador Zina Harrington
(Let’s Lasso the Moon) shared a few resources designed to help
kids not only learn the 50 states, but enjoy doing so, as well!
Using a U.S. Map puzzle, you can engage your child in a variety
of fun, and educational, activities that will help them memorize
the 50 States. For example, if the puzzle has piece shaped like
every state, try putting the U.S. together without the puzzle
board! The age-old License Plate Game is just one of the many
ways a child can start to memorize not only what the 50 States
are, but where they are as well. Plus, it can lead to some
lively discussions about where your kids (and you!) would like
to travel! A few weeks ago, we shared tips on creating a little
jingle for the days of the week to help kids memorize the order
in which they occur. The same concept applies for memorizing the
United States as well! Think of a little jingle to correspond
with the states: