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Teach Your Children the States and Their Capitals
Spending time teaching our children about their rich heritage, the struggles to
form their country, and the ways to be a good citizen builds a background of
respect for freedom and caring about its preservation.
Here are some fun ways to teach your children about their country:
- Buy a puzzle of the U.S. It reinforces the concept that our country is diverse and large.
- Have fun at dinner quizzing your children on the states. It gives
them much-needed attention as well as a head start in school. Ask
them:
- to name the cities they know in a particular state
- what the state is known for
- what the capital is
- what states border that state
- what the state, tree, flower and bird are for the state you live in - Play the license plate game in the car. See how many license plates from other states you can spot.