If you’re looking for a fun and educational activity for kids, why not try printing out a list of the 50 states and making it into a game? We found a great printable list online that we think you’ll love! The list includes all 50 states, arranged in alphabetical order. Each state is listed with its full name and two-letter abbreviation. The list also includes the capital city of each state. To make learning the list more fun, you can turn it into a game. Here are a few ideas: 1. Race to Name the State Have two or more players sit in a circle. One player starts by naming a state. The next player has to name a state that starts with the last letter of the previous state’s name. For example, if the first player says “Alabama,” the second player could say “Alaska.” The game continues until someone can’t think of a state within a certain amount of time or repeats a state that has already been named. 2. Match the State to the Capital Print out two copies of the list of states. Cut one set of names and capitals into separate pieces. Mix up the pieces and have your child match the state name to the correct capital. You can also make it more challenging by having your child spell the state name and/or capital out loud. 3. State Scavenger Hunt Print out a map of the United States and give your child a copy of the list of states. Have them go around the house or neighborhood and find something that represents each state. For example, your child could find a picture of a cow for Texas or a toy lobster for Maine. We hope these ideas inspire you to make learning the 50 states more fun and interactive for your child. Don’t forget to print out the list from the link we found! Happy learning!