Grades 3–5
State Nicknames
Match 8 states to their nicknames, from the Sunshine State and the Lone Star State to the Aloha State and the Buckeye State.
Social studies worksheet · U.S. states and capitals
Label the States: Set 3
A third blank U.S. map with 12 more numbered states to name, from Idaho and Nebraska to Kentucky and the Carolinas.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–5
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- U.S. states and capitals, Regions, Map reading
What kids do
“Write the name of each numbered state. Use the word bank.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Write the names
Teacher tip
Pair it with sets 1 and 2 for more practice.
How to use it
- Find your own state on a U.S. map before the sheet.
- Learn a few states at a time instead of all fifty.
- Start with a quick question that connects the topic to kids’ own lives.
Watch for
Kids who mix up capitals and big cities. Point out tricky ones like New York and Albany.
Talk about it
- Which state would you like to visit?
- What question would you ask an expert on this topic?
Take it further
Play a state guessing game with shape cards.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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