Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and locate some important states on the map of the United States.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Map of the United States, colored pencils or markers.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of a few states on the map.

Activities

1. Color the Map: Print out a map of the United States and use different colors to fill in the states.

2. State Hunt: Ask an adult to call out a state name, and you have to point to it on the map.

3. State Facts: Pick a state on the map and learn one interesting fact about it. Share with your family!

Talking Points

• Quotation: "Let's start by looking at this map. The United States is made up of many states, like puzzle pieces that fit together."
• Quotation: "Each state has its own name and shape. Some states are big, and some are small."
• Quotation: "When we color the map, we can make each state a different color. It's like creating a colorful picture!"
• Quotation: "Now, let's play a game. I will say a state name, and you point to where it is on the map. Ready?"
• Quotation: "Did you know that each state has something special about it? Let's pick one state and learn something fun about it!"