Learning the 50 states can be a challenge, but what if you could sing your way to statehood success? This popular “States Song,” sung to the tune of “Turkey in the Straw,” makes memorizing all the states fun and easy! Originally performed by Dr. Jean Feldman on Sing to Learn, these lyrics are a fantastic resource for teachers, parents, and anyone wanting to boost their geography knowledge.
Here are the lyrics to help you learn all 50 states:
There are 50 states in our country,
You can learn them all if you sing them with me.
We'll start with "A" and work our way through.
We are all very proud of the red, white and blue.
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware
Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Don't you know!
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota
Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska
Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico
New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, We're on a roll!
Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee
Texas, Utah, We're near the end, you see.
Vermont, Virginia, and Washington State
West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. This is great!
We can sing them, we can say them, and now that we're all through.
We'll kiss our brains and say, "Yahoo!"This song is not just about memorization; it’s an engaging way to introduce the states in alphabetical order, making it simpler to remember them. The familiar tune of “Turkey in the Straw” makes it instantly catchy and singable for all ages.
Fun Activities to Enhance Learning with the States Song Lyrics:
To make learning even more interactive and effective, try these activities:
- State Card Recognition: Create index cards with each state name. As you sing the song, have learners hold up the card when their state is sung. This activity reinforces visual recognition and listening skills.
- Hometown Pride: Ask children to stand and cheer when you sing the state they were born in. This personalizes the learning experience and connects them to the geography.
- Map Challenge: After learning the song, challenge learners to locate each state on a map. This activity bridges the auditory learning with visual and spatial understanding.
- Group Singing: Sing the song together as a class or family. Repetition and group participation enhance memorization and make learning a collaborative experience.
- Musical Geography Bee: Turn learning into a game! Play the song and pause it randomly. Learners have to quickly name the next state in the song.
These “states song lyrics” provide a memorable and enjoyable method for learning the geography of the United States. Whether you are a teacher looking for a creative classroom tool or a parent wanting to help your child learn the states, this song is a perfect resource. Sing it, play it, and watch as learning the 50 states becomes an exciting adventure!
For more resources to make learning fun, explore Social Studies Song Lyrics and Geography Song Lyrics. You can also find a variety of Social Studies Music Products to further enhance your educational toolkit.
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