Gr Room State Abbr Nickname Reward

 

 
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.

 

 
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.

 

 
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?

 

 
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!

 

 
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!

 

 
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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