Grades 3–5
States and Capitals: Alabama to Missouri
The first 25 states in ABC order, Alabama to Missouri: write each state capital from the word bank.
Social studies worksheet · U.S. states and capitals
Label the States
A blank U.S. map with 15 numbered states to name from a word bank, from California to Pennsylvania.
- 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
Words on this sheet
AlaskaArizonaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiMontanaNew YorkOhioTexas
Teacher tip
Let kids use a labeled map to check, then try again without it a week later.
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.
- Pair it with a picture book or a short video on the same topic.
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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