|
Gr |
Room |
State |
Abbr |
Nickname |
Reward |
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Alabama |
AL |
Yellowhammer State |
The
Monarch butterfly is the official state insect. Color a butterfly an display
them in the hall and on the school website. |
| 1 |
6 |
Alabama |
AL |
Yellowhammer State |
Huntsville is known as the rocket capital of the world. Fly a rocket on the
playground! |
| 2 |
3 |
Alaska |
AK |
The
Last Frontier |
What's
the first thing that comes to mind about Alaska -- COLD!! Snow cones for
your class! |
|
|
Alaska |
AK |
The
Last Frontier |
What's
the first thing that comes to mind about Alaska -- COLD!! Popsicles for your
class! |
| 8 |
11 |
Arizona |
AZ |
The
Grand Canyon State |
The
largest fountain in the world is in Fountain Hills, AZ. Fountain fondue in
your classroom! |
|
|
Arizona |
AZ |
The
Grand Canyon State |
Copper
is the most abundant mineral in Arizona and the state capitol building is
covered in copper equivalent to 4,800,000 pennies. A penny for your
thoughts?? |
|
|
Arkansas |
AR |
The
Natural State |
Milk
is the official state beverage. Enjoy it with a cookie, of course! |
| 4 |
9 |
Arkansas |
AR |
The
Natural State |
Milk
is the official state beverage. Enjoy it with cookies, of course! |
|
|
California |
CA |
The
Golden State |
Silicon Valley is home to many high tech businesses. Your homeroom will have
a special computer class. |
| 6 |
15 |
California |
CA |
The
Golden State |
Silicon Valley is home to many high tech businesses. Your homeroom will have
a special computer class. |
|
|
Colorado |
CO |
The
Centennial State |
Hundreds of thousands of valentines are re-mailed each year from Loveland.
Each student should make a valentine for a special person and we will mail
them to Loveland for the original postmark. |
| 3 |
5 |
Colorado |
CO |
The
Centennial State |
Katherine Lee Bates wrote "America the Beautiful" after being inspired by
the view from Pikes Peak. Field trip to Washington Park's carillon for one
of Springfield's best views! |
|
|
Connecticut |
CT |
The
Constitution State |
The
first lollipop-making machine opened for business in New Haven in 1908. The
treat was named after a racehorse. Lollipops today in class! |
| 3 |
5 |
Connecticut |
CT |
The
Constitution State |
The
first lollipop-making machine opened for business in New Haven in 1908. The
treat was named after a racehorse. Lollipops today in class! |
|
|
Delaware |
DE |
The
First State |
Fisher's Popcorn is a famous coastal caramel corn that is ordered from miles
away. Enjoy some of our "famous" caramel corn. |
| 5 |
16 |
Delaware |
DE |
The
First State |
The
Delaware quarter kicked off the 50 States Quarter Program. Everyone in the
classroom will get a Delaware quarter. |
|
|
Florida |
FL |
The
Sunshine State |
Think
Florida - think Disney World! Vote for your favorite Disney movie & watch it
during school |
| 4 |
9 |
Florida |
FL |
The
Sunshine State |
Think
Florida - think Disney World! Vote for your favorite Disney movie & watch it
during school |
|
|
Georgia |
GA |
The
Peach State |
"Peanut Day" in honor of Pres. Jimmy Carter. Enjoy some peanuts in your
classroom. |
| 5 |
17 |
Georgia |
GA |
The
Peach State |
"Peanut Day" in honor of Pres. Jimmy Carter. Shelled peanuts in your room --
and you can throw the shells on the floor! |
| 1 |
8 |
Hawaii |
HI |
The
Aloha State |
What
says Hawaii? Wear a Hawaiian shirt and sip on a cool island drink with a fun
straw! |
| 7 |
14 |
Hawaii |
HI |
The
Aloha State |
What
says Hawaii? Wear a Hawaiian shirt and sip on a cool island drink with a fun
straw! |
| 7 |
13 |
Idaho |
ID |
The
Gem State |
Ever
heard of an Idaho potato? -- French fries w/lunch |
|
|
Idaho |
ID |
The
Gem State |
Idaho
Spud day has been celebrate annually in Shelley, ID since 1927. Volunteers
in your classroom can bring in potato dishes to go with lunch. |
| 6 |
10 |
Illinois |
IL |
Prairie State |
Everyone is a fan of some IL team - wear an IL sports team jersey |
|
|
Illinois |
IL |
Prairie State |
Everyone is a fan of some IL team - wear an IL sports team jersey |
|
|
Indiana |
IN |
The
Hoosier State |
Extra
recess to play basketball |
| 4 |
9 |
Indiana |
IN |
The
Hoosier State |
Extra
recess to play basketball |
|
|
Iowa |
IA |
The
Hawkeye State |
Famous
actor John Wayne was born in Winterset in 1907. Watch an old John Wayne
movie. |
| 4 |
9 |
Iowa |
IA |
The
Hawkeye State |
Famous
actor John Wayne was born in Winterset in 1907. Watch an old John Wayne
movie. |
|
|
Kansas |
KS |
The
Sunflower State |
Watch
the movie "The Wizard of Oz" which is about a girl from Kansas. |
| 5 |
16 |
Kansas |
KS |
The
Sunflower State |
Watch
the movie "The Wizard of Oz" which is about a girl from Kansas. |
|
|
Kentucky |
KY |
The
Bluegrass State |
The
radio was invented by a Kentuckian named Nathan B. Stubblefield of Murray in
1892. Enjoy listening to the radio doing during part of a class. |
| 6 |
10 |
Kentucky |
KY |
The
Bluegrass State |
Kentucky -- Kentucky Fried Chicken, of course! |
|
|
Louisiana |
LA |
The
Pelican State |
New
Orleans is host to one of the biggest Mardi Gras celebrations in the world.
Mardi Gras beads for all! |
| 5 |
17 |
Louisiana |
LA |
The
Pelican State |
New
Orleans is host to one of the biggest Mardi Gras celebrations in the world.
Mardi Gras beads for all! |
| 5 |
17 |
Maine |
ME |
The
Pine Tree State |
Produces 99% of all the blueberries in the country. Enjoy some blueberry
muffins! |
|
|
Maine |
ME |
The
Pine Tree State |
Produces 99% of all the blueberries in the country. Enjoy some blueberry
muffins! |
| 3 |
5 |
Maryland |
MD |
The
Old Line State |
Milk
is the official state beverage. Enjoy it with cookies, of course! |
|
|
Maryland |
MD |
The
Old Line State |
Milk
is the official state beverage. Enjoy it with cookies, of course! |
|
|
Massachusetts |
MA |
The
Bay State |
First
Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in Plymouth in 1621. Have some pumpkin pie. |
| 4 |
4 |
Massachusetts |
MA |
The
Bay State |
First
Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in Plymouth in 1621. Have some pumpkin pie. |
|
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Michigan |
MI |
The
Great Lakes State |
The
Kellogg brothers accidentally discovered the process for producing flaked
cereal products and sparked the beginning of the dry cereal industry. Have a
breakfast of cereal & milk at school! |
| 1 |
6 |
Michigan |
MI |
The
Great Lakes State |
The
painted turtle is Michigan's state reptile. Paint a little rock turtle. |
|
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Minnesota |
MN |
The
North Star State |
The
first automatic pop-up toaster was introduced in Minneapolis in 1926. Have a
Pop Tart snack! |
| 2 |
1 |
Minnesota |
MN |
The
North Star State |
The
first automatic pop-up toaster was introduced in Minneapolis in 1926. Have a
Pop Tart snack! |
|
|
Mississippi |
MS |
The
Magnolia State |
Root
beer was invented in Biloxi in 1898 - enjoy a root beer float! |
| 3 |
7 |
Mississippi |
MS |
The
Magnolia State |
Root
beer was invented in Biloxi in 1898 - enjoy a root beer float! |
|
|
Missouri |
MO |
The
Show Me State |
The
first ice cream cone was created at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904.
Enjoy an ice cream cone today! |
| 6 |
10 |
Missouri |
MO |
The
Show Me State |
The
first ice cream cone was created at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904.
Enjoy an ice cream cone today! |
|
|
Montana |
MT |
The
Treasure State |
The
Treasure State - each child may pick a prize from the treasure chest |
| 2 |
1 |
Montana |
MT |
The
Treasure State |
The
Treasure State - each child may pick a prize from the treasure chest |
| 4 |
9 |
Nebraska |
NE |
The
Cornhusker State |
CORNhusker State - Popcorn party! |
|
|
Nebraska |
NE |
The
Cornhusker State |
CORNhusker State - Popcorn party! |
| 5 |
17 |
Nevada |
NV |
The
Silver State |
The
Nevade KangaRoo Rat can live forever without a drop of liquid. You can't!
Have a bottle of water in class today. |
| 8 |
11 |
Nevada |
NV |
The
Silver State |
Nevada
is the largest gold-producing state in the nation. Everyone in the class
will pan for gold! |
|
|
New
Hampshire |
NH |
The
Granite State |
The
first free public library opened in Peterborough in 1933 - Enjoy 30 minutes
of free reading with a snack. |
| 8 |
12 |
New
Hampshire |
NH |
The
Granite State |
The
first free public library opened in Peterborough in 1933 - Enjoy 30 minutes
of free reading with a snack. |
|
|
New
Jersey |
NJ |
The
Garden State |
Atlantic City is where the street names came from for the game monopoly.
Form groups & play monopoly in your class. |
| 7 |
13 |
New
Jersey |
NJ |
The
Garden State |
Atlantic City is where the street names came from for the game monopoly.
Form groups & play monopoly for an hour in your class. |
|
|
New
Mexico |
NM |
The
Land of Enchantment |
"Green
Chile Capital of the World" - Enjoy chips & salsa |
| 8 |
12 |
New
Mexico |
NM |
The
Land of Enchantment |
"Green
Chile Capital of the World" - Enjoy chips & salsa |
| 8 |
12 |
New
York |
NY |
The
Empire State |
Rochester, NY is home to the first marshmallow, jello, French's mustard,
baby shoes, & gold teeth. Enjoy a snack of marshmallows & jello. |
|
|
New
York |
NY |
The
Empire State |
First
tournament for chess was held in New York. Learn and/or play chess. |
| 7 |
14 |
North
Carolina |
NC |
The
Tar Heel State |
Winston-Salem opened the first Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Donuts & milk for
breakfast! |
| 4 |
9 |
North
Carolina |
NC |
The
Tar Heel State |
Winston-Salem opened the first Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Donuts & milk for
breakfast! |
|
|
North
Dakota |
ND |
The
Peace Garden State |
Drink
milk - the official state beverage. (Gotta have cookies, too!) |
| K |
K1 |
North
Dakota |
ND |
The
Peace Garden State |
Drink
milk - the official state beverage. (Gotta have cookies, too!) |
| 8 |
12 |
Ohio |
OH |
The
Buckeye State |
Buckeye State. Does anyone know how to make candy buckeyes to share with the
class? |
|
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Ohio |
OH |
The
Buckeye State |
Buckeye State. Does anyone know how to make candy buckeyes to share with the
class? |
| 3 |
5 |
Oklahoma |
OK |
The
Sooner State |
Okmulgee owns the world record for largest pecan pie, pecan cookie, pecan
brownie & biggest ice cream and cookie party. Looks like an ice cream &
cookie party for your class! |
|
|
Oklahoma |
OK |
The
Sooner State |
Okmulgee owns the world record for largest pecan pie, pecan cookie, pecan
brownie & biggest ice cream and cookie party. Looks like an ice cream &
cookie party for your class! |
| K |
K2 |
Oregon |
OR |
The
Beaver State |
The
Beaver State. Watch an old "Leave it to Beaver" show. |
|
|
Oregon |
OR |
The
Beaver State |
The
Beaver State. Watch an old "Leave it to Beaver" show. |
| 7 |
14 |
Pennsylvania |
PA |
The
Keystone State |
Hershey, PA is considered the chocolate capital of the world. Your class
will receive a snack of Hershey's chocolate. |
| 2 |
1 |
Pennsylvania |
PA |
The
Keystone State |
Hershey, PA is considered the chocolate capital of the world. Your class
will be treated to a variety of Hershey's chocolate . |
| K |
K1 |
Rhode
Island |
RI |
The
Ocean State |
Rhode
Island is the smallest state - everyone in the class will receive a small
candy treat |
| 4 |
4 |
Rhode
Island |
RI |
The
Ocean State |
Rhode
Island is the smallest state - everyone in the class will receive a small
candy treat |
|
|
South
Carolina |
SC |
The
Palmetto State |
The
state fruit is the peach & SC produces & ships the most peaches of any state
east of the Mississippi River. Enjoy a peach cobbler! |
| 4 |
9 |
South
Carolina |
SC |
The
Palmetto State |
The
state fruit is the peach & SC produces & ships the most peaches of any state
east of the Mississippi River. Enjoy a peach cobbler! |
|
|
South
Dakota |
SD |
Mount
Rushmore State |
Your
class will be featured in a Mt. Rushmore-type picture on the main bulletin
board and on the web. |
| K |
K2 |
South
Dakota |
SD |
Mount
Rushmore State |
Your
class will be featured in a Mt. Rushmore-type picture on the main bulletin
board and on the web |
|
|
Tennessee |
TN |
The
Volunteer State |
Known
as "The Volunteer State" - invite your classroom volunteers for a thank-you
party |
| 8 |
12 |
Tennessee |
TN |
The
Volunteer State |
Known
as "The Volunteer State" - invite your classroom volunteers for a thank-you
party |
|
|
Texas |
TX |
The
Lone Star State |
The
first rodeo was held in Texas. Wear jeans & cowboy gear to class! |
| 1 |
6 |
Texas |
TX |
The
Lone Star State |
The
first rodeo was held in Texas. Wear jeans & cowboy gear to class! |
|
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Utah |
UT |
The
Beehive State |
Beehive State - enjoy honey & biscuits |
| 8 |
12 |
Utah |
UT |
The
Beehive State |
Beehive State - enjoy honey & biscuits |
|
|
Vermont |
VT |
The
Green Mountain State |
Montpelier is the largest producer of maple syrup - pancakes & syrup for
breakfast! |
| 5 |
16 |
Vermont |
VT |
The
Green Mountain State |
Montpelier is the largest producer of maple syrup - pancakes & syrup for
breakfast! |
|
|
Virginia |
VA |
The
Old Dominion State |
Known
as "The Birthplace of a Nation" - celebrate with a birthday party! |
| 1 |
8 |
Virginia |
VA |
The
Old Dominion State |
Known
as "The Birthplace of a Nation" - celebrate with a birthday party! |
|
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Washington |
WA |
The
Evergreen State |
Pictionary, Pickle-ball & Cranium was invented in Washington. Enjoy one of
these games with your classmates. |
| 3 |
7 |
Washington |
WA |
The
Evergreen State |
Washington produces more apples than any other state. Enjoy a special apple
dessert buffet! |
| 4 |
4 |
West
Virginia |
WV |
The
Mountain State |
The
original Grimes Golden Apple Tree was discovered in 1775 near Wellsburg.
Your class will have apples with caramel dip! |
|
|
West
Virginia |
WV |
The
Mountain State |
The
original Grimes Golden Apple Tree was discovered in 1775 near Wellsburg.
Enjoy a fresh apple! |
|
|
Wisconsin |
WI |
The
Badger State |
Bloomer, WI is known as the jump rope capital of the world. Take a break
from studies to jump rope for exercise! |
| 6 |
10 |
Wisconsin |
WI |
The
Badger State |
Wisconsin produces more milk than any other state. Milk shakes for everyone
in the class! |
| 1 |
8 |
Wyoming |
WY |
The
Equality or Cowboy State |
Wyoming leads the country in coal production in 1994 with 3 million tons per
week. Lump of coal for each student! |
|
|
Wyoming |
WY |
The
Equality or Cowboy State |
Wyoming was the first state to give women the right to vote. Take a vote in
your class for a small treat. |
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