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How did you learn the 50 States and their Capitals?

From the lens 50 States and Capitals.

If you were to do it over again or if you are teaching a child, what method would you use?

  • wordstock May 13, 2012 @ 12:58 pm | delete
    I am going to visit all the states and have been to 36. This is a great lens and I have repinned it so it will be easy for me to find. Thanks for all the great info.
  • RuralFloridaLiving May 8, 2012 @ 6:46 pm | delete
    Straight memorization
  • Upon-Request Apr 9, 2012 @ 8:00 pm | delete
    I learned them the old-fashioned way by memorizing, without music. But once we started traveling as a kid it was much easier to keep them straight.
  • sandyswriter-review Apr 9, 2012 @ 5:01 pm | delete
    Last time I was here, it was sandyspider. This seems even larger yet. Nice resource.
  • agoofyidea Mar 15, 2012 @ 9:47 am | delete
    I can name all 50 states and most 47? of the capitols. My family traveled all over the US when I was young and it is easy to remember the states when you have visited them.
  • iijuan12 Feb 24, 2012 @ 12:43 am | delete
    I love using songs! Thank you for the great resources!
  • jimmyworldstar Feb 5, 2012 @ 3:43 pm | delete
    I watched that Animaniacs show with my kids and surprisingly I learned all 50 capitals from that. Of course, I didn't retain the information though but it was a clever way of doing so.
  • nsixx99 Feb 4, 2012 @ 9:18 pm | delete
    We learned the states and capitals through a song in 3rd grade I believe. I do not remember the whole song but it was an easy way to learn them.
  • skiesgreen Feb 2, 2012 @ 11:22 pm | delete
    Well as I don't live in America it was just by observation and news broadcasts but I am still not familiar with them all. Great lens and wonderful study in your usual style. Blessed and featured on Blessed by Skiesgreen 2012. Hugs
  • KateConn Feb 2, 2012 @ 7:21 am | delete
    I learned them in 3rd grade I believe, but now I'm lucky to get 30! Your lens is a great reference tool though, I'll be stopping by whenever I forget one, thanks!
  • Mastersipep Jan 5, 2012 @ 1:52 pm | delete
    how i wish until now i can still completely recognize all the 50 states and their capitals... its quiet difficult but then using the puzzle it was then very helpful...
  • Seker22 Dec 6, 2011 @ 1:36 pm | delete
    6th grade geography did wonders. Not even sure why.
  • YayasHome Nov 17, 2011 @ 9:35 am | delete
    Because I've lived in almost alla' the 50 states, it was important to me that I be able to list 'em all. I've used many methods for learning, including flash cards an' song.
  • of_different_sorts Nov 5, 2011 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    I remember that memorizing the 50 states and their capitals was an assignment when I was in 5th grade. The puzzle method is the one I would choose.
  • JoyfulReviewer Oct 1, 2011 @ 11:01 am | delete
    Pure memorization. Today I'd definitely use visual and audio tools. Puzzles could make it fun.
  • jhofman Aug 20, 2011 @ 3:25 pm | delete
    Loved looking at maps / road atlas on family trips.
  • Susan52 Aug 17, 2011 @ 7:20 am | delete
    Back when I learned, we didn't use songs, but songs are such a fun way to learn facts. Love this comprehensive lens! Thanks for featuring Hawaii and Loco Moco!
  • TravelingRae Jul 30, 2011 @ 6:10 pm | delete
    By traveling through them. :) I'm hoping to have done every state except Hawaii and most capitals by this time next year!
  • barrelroll Jul 30, 2011 @ 3:01 am | delete
    cool
  • mellex Jul 27, 2011 @ 3:11 am | delete
    Great lens!
  • WeddingZazzle Jul 12, 2011 @ 3:08 am | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • Tolovaj Jul 3, 2011 @ 6:03 am | delete
    Combination of all methods with a lot of laughing!
  • inboundmarketingexpert Jun 1, 2011 @ 12:35 pm | delete
    When i Visited in lens, I thought i only learn about 50 states. Now it is completely different. I learnt huge from this lens. I write for http://www.travelstips.com. This lens is very useful for my site readers. Thanks for sharing such awesome lens
  • scarlettohairy May 24, 2011 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    In grade school. Study, memorization, the old fashioned way.
  • M_S_Beltran May 15, 2011 @ 12:40 am | delete
    Very cool, that lapbook resource will come in handy.
  • snakesmom May 2, 2011 @ 12:56 pm | delete
    I learned all about the states in school and by traveling around. There is so much to see right here in the USA, I wish I could see it all. Great lens!
  • TeamSTM May 2, 2011 @ 10:47 am | delete
    I like the Rock Map, that is Extremely Very Awesome and I know that took some Time!!!
  • sushilkin Apr 21, 2011 @ 10:58 am | delete
    Such a nice lens. Thanks for Sharing !!
  • cinstress Apr 17, 2011 @ 10:30 pm | delete
    we used to play Game of The States when I was a kid LOL
  • grannysage Jul 17, 2011 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    I used to play it too. Was that the one where you had little trucks and had to go to certain states to get what they produced? I learned a lot from that game.
  • Jewelsofawe Apr 7, 2011 @ 12:49 pm | delete
    Great lens!
  • HomeschoolUSA Feb 26, 2011 @ 11:23 am | delete
    Wonderful ideas for learning about the 50 states! This lens is now featured on Homeschool USA: State Homeschool Tee Shirts and Gear.
  • lindarandall Feb 15, 2011 @ 12:54 am | delete
    im still learning them but I find watching the usa weather channel was an easy way to learn.. adding your lens to my blog roll for niagara region ontario canada travel ideas. fun, food and more ;)
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Jan 21, 2011 @ 6:58 pm | delete
    Nicely done!
  • Momsbusy247 Jan 18, 2011 @ 8:38 pm | delete
    Very nicely done, important information here for children and adult alike.
  • dismantlerepair Jan 17, 2011 @ 2:38 pm | delete
    Y'know what? I only had to get 1/3 of the way down this page to decide its a great lens. A simple idea yet so much going on. However just a heads up - I think a couple of your images are playing up (under the 'Whats special about...' titles). Have a good day *liked*
  • Michey Jan 13, 2011 @ 10:02 pm | delete
    This is a great resource lens, a lot to learn. 5*
    Thanks
  • Nov 25, 2010 @ 8:03 am | delete
    nice to learn something new today..
  • sandyspider Nov 14, 2010 @ 12:56 pm | delete
    Great to visit this again and see how it has grown. Nice work.
  • KimGiancaterino Nov 14, 2010 @ 10:56 am | delete
    Wonderful, Evelyn. I'm featuring this group on my State Flag Coloring Pages lens.
  • sukkran Nov 5, 2010 @ 7:38 am | delete
    lot of information here. well presented informative lens. thanks
  • Aug 31, 2010 @ 6:55 am | delete
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  • marsha32 Aug 20, 2010 @ 11:32 am | delete
    I have to admit to learning a LOT more while homeschooling my children than I ever remember learning in school
  • marsha32 Aug 20, 2010 @ 9:01 am | delete
    State Capitals, our next step....I can name most of them, if not all of them.....after all, this is my 4th child to homeschool.
  • Wednesday_Elf May 23, 2010 @ 5:23 pm | delete
    My daughter learned all 50 States and their Capitals by song in 4th Grade. I think she can still sing it today in her 40's! Excellent resources for teaching children in a fun and interesting way.
  • Pukeko Mar 27, 2010 @ 9:25 am | delete
    Fantastic resource! I have featured it today at Homeschool Fun for Tweens and Teens
  • OhMe Mar 25, 2010 @ 2:02 pm | delete
    I would like to submit United States Census 2010 for this great group, please.
  • mbgphoto Mar 5, 2010 @ 3:34 pm | delete
    Great information! I love teaching my granddaughters geography. You've got some great ideas!
  • vallain Mar 5, 2010 @ 10:24 am | delete
    Now I know where to come when I need any state info. Great collection of material.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Mar 5, 2010 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    Thank you for adding to the 50 States. Enjoy your tour.
  • Sibelius Feb 13, 2010 @ 4:05 pm | delete
    tons of great information - I was happy to add my lenses for Gettysburg, Antietam and Washington DC!
  • Pukeko Oct 11, 2009 @ 6:36 am | delete
    another great lens and great resource.
  • csc61 Sep 3, 2009 @ 4:25 pm | delete
    Love your lens, great idea, glad to contribute some Florida info! The Mockingbird is our state bird. Don't have a lens on it-- yet. We never grow tired of their songs.
  • tandemonimom Aug 22, 2009 @ 4:14 pm | delete
    Great idea for a lens! Love all the wonderful content!
  • daybreak Aug 20, 2009 @ 6:05 am | delete
    Another 5 star lens and a great idea. Thanks for featuring so many state lenses.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Aug 17, 2009 @ 6:21 am | in reply to heipet | delete
    Thank you so much for your contributions!
  • daybreak Jun 8, 2009 @ 12:00 pm | delete
    Thanks for a great lens! I am honored to have lenses included.
  • heipet Jun 8, 2009 @ 10:32 am | delete
    Hi Evelyn,
    this is a great lens! People from outside the US can also learn with this lens in a playful creative way! I found my visit most interesting - 5 stars to be sure.
    I have also added 14 lenses from the SUMMER Group - most in the Southern States department. It was fun to contribute.
    Heidrun
    Groupmaster The SUMMER Group
  • NanLT May 29, 2009 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    i've just added my 3 lenses on Kansas and living there to the Midwest section.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen May 24, 2009 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    Thanks for asking me to add Visit the North Star State to the Midwest Plexo.
    Lizzy
  • chomphosy May 20, 2009 @ 5:35 pm | delete
    This is a wonderful lens! You've inspired me to add a lens about the state where I teach (not represented here) and I hope others will do the same.
  • dustytoes May 20, 2009 @ 6:43 am | delete
    Hi, and thanks for directing me here. I added my New England lens. The easiest way to teach my son about the 50 states would be in an on-line game. I really like your links and info.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen May 15, 2009 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    Thanks for stopping by my South Carolina Songbirds lens. I added it to the state bird module.
    Lizzy
  • ElizabethJeanAllen May 14, 2009 @ 5:05 pm | delete
    I live in South Carolina now but I grew up in the beautiful state of Minnesota.
    Great lens
    Thanks for sharing
    Lizzy
  • sandyspider May 13, 2009 @ 5:18 pm | delete
    I just added my Wisconsin - the 30th State lens. It seemed fitting that I should write one, since I am living there. I will keep checking back on all the great lenses.
  • ottoblotto May 13, 2009 @ 8:41 am | delete
    My kids recently learned the 50 states and capitals; this lens will be great when it's time to do a "refresher."
  • vbright105 May 13, 2009 @ 5:10 am | delete
    Great lens! Thanks for the invitation. I added my Lewis and Clark Lens. Remember schoolhouse rock from back in the day? I wish they would bring that back!
  • sandyspider May 11, 2009 @ 9:35 am | delete
    Thanks for the invite. I just added my Hawaiian lens. This is a very informative and educational lens of the 50 states. It is a shame that too many of today's young people would not be able to tell you all 50 states or capitals. This is a great lens to learn the states.
  • TheGreenerMe May 10, 2009 @ 12:32 pm | delete
    I was never much of a history buff in school, but I once won 2nd place in the state science fair. Science and animals have always been more my thing! You have some great tutorials, these must be very helpful to teachers. I'll be sure to pass them along to any science teachers (I do know a couple)!
  • poddys Apr 30, 2009 @ 11:50 am | delete
    Great educational lens Evelyn, 5***** Geography and History are in my opinion very important for everyone. This is a great guide.
  • marsha32 Apr 25, 2009 @ 11:28 am | delete
    Thanks for directing me over to yet another of your lenses that I hadn't seen yet. This is awesome!
  • rockycha Mar 16, 2009 @ 8:34 am | delete
    Tons of lenscrafting skills shown here on this great topic - came through your digg and also worthy of Squid Angel Blessings - excellent work!
  • Pastiche Mar 11, 2009 @ 11:49 am | delete
    I had a USA map puzzle that featured all 50 states and their capitals - made it so much fun! Alaska and Hawaii were exciting because they were NEW states then.
  • RolandTumble Feb 28, 2009 @ 6:03 pm | delete
    Nice work. 5*
  • mulberry Feb 27, 2009 @ 2:44 pm | delete
    Great info and activities. I remember learning this through a board game we had as kids.
  • Jewelsofawe Feb 27, 2009 @ 1:17 pm | delete
    great lens to learn about the states.
  • Jewelsofawe Feb 27, 2009 @ 1:17 pm | delete
    great lens to learn about the states.
  • Ramkitten Feb 14, 2009 @ 8:37 pm | delete
    I remember using a puzzle in elementary school to learn the 50 states. Then, in either middle school or maybe even early high school, I think we used flashcards for learning and practicing the states and their capitols, as well as a game kinda like ... what's that card game where you keep turning two cards over till you get a match? Concentration? Anyway, we had to turn over the state and it's capitol to get a match.
  • kiwisoutback Feb 12, 2009 @ 3:14 pm | delete
    I was always interested in learning geography and about the states when I was kid. If you can name all of the states just based on the shape of them, you've done well.
  • sittonbull Feb 8, 2009 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    Superb educational lens! Going to my Grandchildren and my brother who used to be able to rattle them all off flawlessly. 5 bright stars and a favored spot!
  • Evelyn_Saenz Feb 8, 2009 @ 7:16 am | in reply to ElizabethJeanAllen | delete
    Thank you for the reminder, Lizzy, my children too have gotten excited about learning the states after finding new state quarters.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Feb 8, 2009 @ 5:53 am | delete
    The state quarters has helped kids see beyond thier own backyard.
    Great lens
    Lizzy
  • OhMe Feb 8, 2009 @ 4:54 am | delete
    Welcome to the South Carolina Group
  • OhMe Feb 7, 2009 @ 9:50 am | delete
    This lens qualifies for submission into the South Carolina Group. Come join us.
    http://www.squidoo.com/groups/southcarolina
  • Tipi Jan 7, 2009 @ 7:16 am | delete
    Very nice illustrations to go with a great teaching lens once again. A should get a US puzzle for the grand kids to learn the states by. Thanks!
  • EverythingMouse Jan 4, 2009 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    My son learned the states from his US puzzle. This was such a great way to learn.
  • rms Dec 31, 2008 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    Another excellent lens Evelyn!
  • OhMe Dec 30, 2008 @ 11:31 am | delete
    Thank you for featuring my South Carolina lens on this beautiful lens.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Dec 24, 2008 @ 9:10 am | in reply to AndyPo | delete
    Interesting what is considered important to teach in various countries.
  • AndyPo Dec 22, 2008 @ 6:13 am | delete
    Great lens. I didn't need to learn the states (as and Englishman) but I'm gradually visiting them all. I don't remember needing to learn the counties and county towns of England either though.
  • Joan4 Dec 10, 2008 @ 2:55 pm | delete
    This is a great site! Will be watching as lenses are added per area too! What a great geography lesson!
  • OhMe Dec 10, 2008 @ 2:44 pm | delete
    I really can't remember how I learned them but am getting some good review studying them again with my grandson. He can name them all and their capitals and place them correctly on the map. He could do that last year but keeps practicing to be quicker. Great lens with some wonderful links. The Melissa and Doug Wooden Puzzle is a great learning tool.

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