Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn some fun facts about the United States of America!

Materials and Prep

• Map of the United States
• Coloring pencils/crayons
• Printed pictures of American flag, Statue of Liberty, and White House
• Small globe or world map
• Excitement to learn!

No prior knowledge required, just come ready to explore!

Activities

• Color the American flag using the correct colors: red, white, and blue.
• Locate the United States on the map or globe.
• Draw your own version of the Statue of Liberty or the White House.
• Learn to say "hello" in another language spoken in the U.S. like Spanish or Chinese.

Talking Points

• America is a big country with fifty states. We live in one of those states!

"We live in a state called [Name of State]. Isn't that cool?"

• The American flag has red stripes, white stripes, and stars on a blue background.

"The American flag has red, white, and blue colors. Can you find those colors?"

• The Statue of Liberty is a famous statue in New York City that welcomes people to America.

"The Statue of Liberty says 'Welcome to America!' with a big torch. How would you welcome someone?"

• The White House is where the President of the United States lives and works.

"The President lives in a big white house. What color is your house?"