Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about the countries in North America and some interesting facts about them.

Materials and Prep

• Map of North America
• Coloring pencils or markers
• Small flags of North American countries (optional)
• Excitement to learn!

Activities

• Color the Map: Print out a map of North America and color each country with a different color. You can use a key to remember which color represents which country.
• Flag Matching: Match the flags of North American countries to the correct country on the map. You can cut out the flags and paste them next to the country they belong to.
• Country Fun Facts: Choose one country from North America and find three interesting facts about it. Share these facts with your family or friends.

Talking Points

• United States: "The United States is a big country with fifty states. The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C."
• Canada: "Canada is known for its beautiful landscapes and maple syrup. The capital of Canada is Ottawa."
• Mexico: "Mexico has delicious food like tacos and burritos. The capital of Mexico is Mexico City."
• Fun Fact: "Did you know that the North American continent has the world's longest river, the Mississippi River?"