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A Declaration of Fun-dependence! Including 100 Patriotic Word Searches, Crosswords, Word Scrambles & More
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A Declaration of Fun-dependence! Including 100 Patriotic Word Searches, Crosswords, Word Scrambles & More
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Welcome to the KindKids activity series! Inside this book, you’ll find 100 puzzles to help you learn, inspire kindness, and celebrate the founding of the USA! There are mini practice puzzles in each category to help you get started and plenty of big puzzles to challenge you . There are two even bigger bonus puzzles at the end to really test your knowledge! Throughout the book, you will also find fun and patriotic art to get you in the celebrating mood and to nurture your creativity! In the back of the book, you’ll find the solutions to every single puzzle in case you’re totally stumped on one or just want to check your answers Happy puzzling!
Word scrambles are a great way to practice spelling and learn new words The game’s goal is to unscramble the letters that are all mixed up to spell the correct word You can use the circles below the scrambled letters to write in your answer and to make sure you’ve used all the letters available— the correct solution word will always fit into the number of circles provided Use the name of the puzzle as a clue for what the words might be If you’re stumped, try brainstorming words that have to do with the puzzle topic, and see if any of the words you think of might be a match for any of the scrambled letter sets in the puzzle .
Let’s take a look at the example provided on the next page!
Thanks for helping your little learner with these super-fun word scrambles! These puzzles will introduce your learner to new words and also help them practice spelling Have fun and help, but don’t give away the answers Thanks for being awesome!
These are the letters you have to unscramble .
DOWR
VOSLE
MAEOWSE
Here is where to write your answer!
UNF
F U N
DOWR
W O R D
S O L V E
P U Z Z L E
MAEOWSE
A W E S O
You can cross off the letters as you fill them in if it helps you .
TURN THE PAGE TO GET STARTED!
Flower Collection
Winter Flower Collection
Lots of different things make up our culture here in the United States— can you guess these related words?
Guess these words for some of the staple pieces of clothing of American fashion!
Guess these animals that are native to the United States! Have you seen any in the wild or in zoos?
Happy 250th, America! Unscramble these words by guessing the ways we love to celebrate birthdays!
How many state capital cities do you know? Unscramble their names to solve the puzzle!
The United States is known for its diverse population Let’s celebrate it by unscrambling these words about diversity!
Who doesn’t love Christmas? Unscramble these festive traditions involving baking, making, and eating!
Doesn’t everyone love having a cookout? Guess these foods and other fun words related to cookouts!
Figure out the names of some of the most-well-known cities in the United States!
Unscramble the last names of these iconic American writers!
Can you decode these words for America’s favorite dishes?
Guess these nouns and verbs for fun things many Americans love to do!
Knowing the terminology we use to describe our government is important! Learn these words by unscrambling them
Unscramble these inspirational words that reflect America’s values!
Unscramble these spirited words about patriotic music!
Solve the puzzle and bring these items to your favorite park (or find them there already) for a picnic!
Learn these important political actions by unscrambling the words!
Education is a crucial part of our society—guess these words related to schooling and higher education!
Unscramble the names of these states! How many of them have you visited?
Solve the puzzle by figuring out these words related to the best Thursday of the year: Thanksgiving!
Voting in elections is an important right that we all have in America . Figure out these words related to voting!
There are so many different plants and animals native to the United States! Can you unscramble their names?
Crossword puzzles are a super-fun way to practice spelling and learn new words The game’s goal is to fill each row and column with the solution to the clue provided . Each box holds only one letter . The correct solution word will always fit into the number of boxes provided Wondering how to know what clue goes into what boxes? Simply match the clue number and direction (across or down) with the number and direction on the puzzle You’ll notice that some “down” and “across” solutions share a letter or cross each other . That’s why these puzzles are called crosswords!
Let’s take a look at the example provided on the next page!
Thanks for helping your little learner with these super-fun crosswords! These puzzles will introduce your learner to new words and also help them practice spelling Have fun and help, but don’t give away the answers . Thanks for being awesome!
Across solutions go side to side .
C L U S O L V E E A W O R D N 1 2 4 3
This number tells you the clue number .
Down solutions go top to bottom .
The solutions in the puzzles share letters . That’s why they’re called crosswords!
ACROSS
2 . Pop music characterized by passionate vocal delivery
3 . A type of music where lyrics are spoken over beats
4 . Music that is rooted in the traditions of a particular group or area
1 . Music with Christian themes and strong harmonies
ACROSS
2 . Carve one of these for Halloween
3 . This falls off trees in the hundreds
4 . Pecan and blueberry are delicious when baked into a ___
1 . To give or lend something that is yours
3 . To give continuous support to someone is to be ___
DOWN
2 . To assist someone means to ___ them
4 . Deep affection for another person
4 . This moves along railroads
DOWN
1 . A vehicle that transports people and goods across water
2 . This flies above the clouds
3 . A small vehicle for just a few people
ACROSS
3 . Win or ___ , everyone should be cheered for 4 . The opposite of arrogant ACROSS 3
1 . A group of players working together
2 Each time you score a ___ , you get points
1 . Fluffy, white precipitation
3 . Warm up by the ___
1 . An item you ride on down a snowy hill
2 . ___ trees are a type of evergreen
4 . A decision
1 . Harmony among people 2 Being ___ means being able to do as you please
3 . Another word for happiness
2 A display of beautiful explosions of lights in the sky
4 . To have ___ in your country is to be patriotic
6 . A gathering where people grill food outside
7 . The color of the stars on the flag
8 The color of some of the stripes on the flag
1 To have liberty is to be ___ 3 . A handheld mini firework
5 The color behind the stars on the flag
4 . John ___ was the first president to live in the White House
7 . The first president of the US was ___ Washington
8 . Abraham Lincoln was president during the ___ War
1 . The country that gave the US the Statue of Liberty
2 . The ship that brought the Pilgrims to North America was the ___flower
3 . The Constitution begins with the phrase “We the ___ ”
5 . The Great Depression happened after ___ markets crashed
6 . Francis Scott ___ wrote the national anthem
1 There is one home ___ and three bases
7 Throwing the ball to start a play is called a ___ 4 . Hit a home ___ 6 . You can go see a ___ of baseball 8 Three of this and you’re out
2 . Where a game takes place; similar to a stadium
3 What a player wears
5 . What you hit the ball with
1 A person who presides over legal matters and makes rulings
. ___ and balances make sure no branch of government has too much power 2 . A draft of a law before it is passed 5 . An addition or change to the Constitution is an ___ment 7 Everyone has these protections, which are written into
. Rules we are supposed to follow
The amount of time an offcial position can be held by someone
Earth Day is an annual reminder of how we should be caring for our planet year-round! Love the world you live in and solve this fun puzzle .
1 . Re___ (one of the three R’s): to remake an object into something new
3 . To break down organic material into plant fertilizer
6 . Re___ (one of the three R’s): to use fewer resources
8 . The general weather conditions in a particular area over time
2 If something is ___-friendly, it is not harmful to the environment 4 . Farming methods and food without the use of chemicals or artificial materials 5 Shorthand word meaning good for the environment; also a color 7 . Re___ (one of the three R’s): to utilize something more than once
1 A sport involving touchdowns
4 . To absorb the information in a book 5 To eat outside, often in a park
Knitting,
and
1 This involves casting a line and reeling it in
2 . A sport involving bats and pitching
3 This involves firing an arrow at a target
6 . To sleep in a tent and enjoy the outdoors
If you’ve traveled even a little bit, you know that the US has lots of different areas because it’s so large! Can you guess these geographic terms?
1 . The water that covers most of our planet
3 . Small rises in elevation
5 . An expanse of land with grasses but no trees
6 . A sandy, dry, hot zone
8 . The top of a mountain
2 . The edge of land where it meets water 4 A large, still, contained body of water 7 . A large, narrow, flowing body of water
4 A person who goes to a new place for religious reasons
5 . An exclamation that means “Listen!”; it’s found in a common Christmas song
6 . A settlement in a new land
7 . Melted, stamped wax meant to keep a document closed
1 A writing utensil made from a feather
2 . A short and simple rhyme or chant; rhymes with “itty” and “bitty”
3 A pointy piece of metal attached to a musket
The
3 . The 4th of ___ celebrates the country’s independence
5 . Indigenous ___’ Day is a celebration of Native American history and culture
8 . ___giving always occurs on a Thursday
1 ___teenth is a celebration of the effective end of slavery
2 . A winter holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus
4 This holiday involves eggs and a bunny
6 . ___ Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of workers
7 ___een is a spooky holiday
2 . Involves putting a small ball into a hole
3 . ___ball involves hitting a ball with a bat
5 . Involves hitting a yellow ball with rackets
6 . ___leading involves a lot of acrobatics
1 . Involves sticks and a puck
3 . ___ball involves throwing a ball into a hoop
4 . Involves kicking a black-and-white ball into nets
2 Potatoes can be mashed or made into tater ___
5 . A popular type of pie for the holiday
7 This thick sauce is made with broth and spices
8 . ___berry is a type of tart berry that’s made into a sauce
___ on the cob
. Soft bread and vegetables mixed together
The star of the show!
. A hearty staple that soaks up sauces nicely
3 A group of two
4 . To come together or become part of a group
5 A compromise is like a ___ you make where no one gets everything they want but everyone gets something 6 . A group of people working together toward a goal It’s always good to remember that we’re all human and we all need each other’s support! Fill in
1 A strong connection; a deep ___
2 . To contribute money or items to a worthy cause
3 A community is a group of people who live in the same ___
7 . Someone who is on your side
Have you ever done word search puzzles before? They are so much fun! The goal is to try to find the hidden words in the puzzle The words can go across, down, or diagonal . The words will never go backward . Here are the easy steps:
1 Look at the list of words at the bottom of the puzzle .
2 . Search the puzzle to see if you can find one of the words .
3 . When you find a word, circle it!
4 . Continue working on the puzzle until you find all the words!
Let’s take a look at the examples provided on the next page!
Thanks for helping your little learner with these super-fun word puzzles! These puzzles will introduce your learner to new words and concepts and will reinforce positive messages along the way Have fun and help, but don’t give away the answers . Thanks for being awesome!
Word
Word
Word
4th JU
I C O C U
B N W T D
E F L C E
A G O B E
R F T X R
B H X P B
P U H U G A I D L Q I C Q D H R P A L Y
Pair Pal
T Q A A I
R G I V E
U G D Y J
S H A R E T H F X F
Bear Deer Aid Give Book Learn Buddy Hug Fox Owl Share Trust Prom Study
HIGH SCHOOL
S H L P S T L E R B U E A O O D R R M O Y Q N K K
S W C S M
P I L H G
A G O I O
T D A F W
S M K T N
D D R A W
P A I N T
W A N J E
S I Q C Q
W R I T E
O E C R F
J A Y O I
P G F B N
Y L L I C
L E K N H
Cloak Gown Eagle Finch Dance Draw Elm Maple Shift Spats Jay Robin Paint Write Oak Pine
W W A M O
P N M A A
X I E P K
I L N L O
O O Q E M
Look for some of the most important inventions in American history! Where would we be without these items?
Assembly
Phonograph
Telephone
Transistor
Zipper
Rock out and find the names of these ultra-successful American musicians!
Billy Joel
Bob Dylan
Britney Spears
Chuck Berry
Elvis Presley Eminem
Johnny Cash
Neil Diamond
Taylor Swift
Can you find the names of these important leaders of the civil rights movement?
Angela Davis
Audre Lorde
Diane Nash
Ella Baker
Ida B. Wells
James Baldwin
John Lewis
Julian Bond
Malcolm X
Mary Terrell MLK Jr. Rosa Parks
Ruby Bridges W. E. B. Du Bois
Whitney Young
Search for these iconic American painters, photographers, and sculptors!
Alice Neel
Andy Warhol
Basquiat
Diane Arbus
Edmonia Lewis
Edward Hopper
Georgia O’Keeffe
Grant Wood
Jasper Johns
Keith Haring
Man Ray
Mark Rothko
Mary Cassatt
Pollock
Thomas Cole
Take a trip around the country and find these important historical sites! How many have you visited?
Ellis Island
Ford’s Theatre
Freedom Trail
Elfreth’s Alley
Many different people played a part in the founding of our nation—search for some of their last names!
So much history has taken place in these iconic American cities . Find their names and solve the puzzle!
Start the search for these crucial events in American history!
Search for the names and abbreviations of some of the most crucial organizations providing aid to the American people!
Look for some of the most well-known tribes of Indigenous Americans! Which ones lived or live near you?
Can you find the names of these iconic national parks across America? Which have you visited?
Badlands
Everglades
Glacier Bay
Yosemite
Have you ever tried Native American cuisine? Find these delicious and hearty foods!
Learn some important political terminology by finding these words and solving the puzzle!
Search for the last names of some of our most-influential US presidents!
Find these different regions of the United States! How many have you been to?
One great thing about the United States is that we can practice any religion or belief system we want to! Look for these religions and related words
Look for the names of these social movements that are crucial to America’s history and culture!
The United States has always been on the cutting edge of space exploration— look for these space-related words!
Keep your eye out for these capital cities all around the United States! Is one of them your state capital?
Annapolis
Bismarck
Cheyenne
Concord
Denver
Frankfort
Montpelier
So many women have shaped our country and culture in crucial ways— can you find their names?
Abigail Adams
Amelia Earhart
Angela Davis
Audre Lorde
Betsy Ross
Coretta King
Gloria Steinem
Helen Keller
Ida B. Wells
Jane Addams
Jane Fonda
Kamala Harris
Rosa Parks
Ruth Ginsburg
Susan B. Anthony
Find the last names of some of our most-influential vice presidents in this puzzle!
Search for these iconic American female writers, artists, musicians, and actresses!
Alicia Keys
Anne Hathaway
Betty White
Beyoncé
Donna Summer
Jane Austen
Judy Chicago
Lady Gaga
Mariah Carey
Mary Cassatt
Maya Angelou
Meryl Streep
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Toni Morrison
Welcome to the first bonus puzzle! Show off your knowledge of the USA by matching the state on the left with its capital city on the right!
COLORADO
LOUISIANA
MISSOURI
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
SOUTH CAROLINA
TEXAS
UTAH
WISCONSIN
Time for the second bonus puzzle! Do you know all 50 states? Test your knowledge by guessing the name of every state on the map! Every state on the map shown here has a number assigned to it . Grab a separate piece of paper, write out the numbers 1–50, and then write the name of each state next to its number .
AMERICAN FLAG
tarss: stars; tssrpie: stripes; dre: red; lebu: blue
EQUALITY
eaqlu: equal; irfa: fair; ertilby: liberty; sjiecut: justice
HELPING OTHERS
sstsai: assist; reca: care; erfisnd: friends; vsree: serve
INDEPENDENCE DAY
hofrut: fourth; drfmeeo: freedom; ylju: July; areadp: parade
KINDNESS
shera: share; vleo: love; uhg: hug; ehlp: help
POOL VISIT
eivd: dive; dalsan: sandal; shlsap: splash; saskcn: snacks
PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES
brnwo: Brown; cllnroe: Cornell; rrdahva: Harvard; laye: Yale
SPRING SYMBOLS
mlab: lamb; gge: egg; babitr: rabbit; lofrew: flower
AMERICAN CULTURE
sghu: hugs; eoiltp: polite; rsotsp: sports; lesim: smile; sgfit: gifts; ptpiing: tipping; ardipyt: daytrip; wrko: work; uokctoo: cookout; apedar: parade
AMERICAN FASHION
sjnae: jeans; dohioe: hoodie; tsihtr: T-shirt; enaresk: sneaker; sreds: dress; aslsesg: glasses; acp: cap; cjtaek: jacket; taoc: coat; tobost: boots
AWESOME ANIMALS
raeb: bear; sniob: bison; erbaev: beaver; msooe: moose; lfwo: wolf; emaeatn: manatee; orbcuai: caribou; cgorua: cougar; ocyteo: coyote; erha: hare
BIRTHDAY BASH
akec: cake; sigtf: gifts; gnso: song; swih: wish; oyj: joy; ufn: fun; tha: hat; chere: cheer; yphap: happy; lanced: candle
CAPITAL CITIES
hixnope: Phoenix; dveern: Denver; tlaatn: Atlanta; osieb: Boise; eoptka: Topeka; uagsaut: Augusta; osbotn: Boston; ackonsj: Jackson; lnnloic: Lincoln; nrtneto: Trenton
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
arec: race; ulecrtu: culture; qaleu: equal; rnmyoah: harmony; rgeedn: gender; ovle: love; hritsg: rights; hnetic: ethnic; ntiyu: unity; rpotups: support
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
eert: tree; rcdeo: décor; eawhtr: wreath; ioskcoe: cookies; ovsmie: movies; rfei: fire; lnrgdaa: garland; isfgt: gifts; eafts: feast; stlhig: lights
COOKOUT DAY
reburg: burger; dgotho: hot dog; qbb: BBQ; aadls: salad; lrilg: grill; snu: sun; ggsivee: veggies; ifurt: fruit; dyar: yard; idrskn: drinks
FAMOUS CITIES
edvner: Denver; tnoobs: Boston; leaetst: Seattle; intsua: Austin; hcgacoi: Chicago; enwokyr: New York; amimi: Miami; tncous: Tucson; yblaan: Albany; salald: Dallas
FAMOUS WRITERS
tinaw: Twain; iwlnbad: Baldwin; aenloug: Angelou; acotpe: Capote; noddii: Didion; itoel: Eliot; essus: Seuss; oep: Poe; ehhsug: Hughes; sftor: Frost
FAVORITE AMERICAN FOODS
kroa: okra; trkuye: turkey; cbra: crab; umbgo: gumbo; tbl: BLT; haeoig: hoagie; op oby: po boy; orcn dgo: corn dog; clihi: chili; rtsgi: grits
FUN THINGS TO DO
tskea: skate; veiom: movie; urn: run; cbhea: beach; spsrto: sports; amll: mall; fihs: fish; kcoo: cook; beka: bake; keih: hike
charnb: branch; ctoru: court; pciloy: policy; darlee: leader; prtay: party; nseoiss: session; nnaito: nation; oicffe: office; rpowe: power; neetsa: Senate
INSPIRATIONAL WORDS
pheo: hope; pritis: spirit; elvo: love; dnik: kind; gnorst: strong; abpalce: capable; evrba: brave; phayp: happy; girhtb: bright; tmasr: smart
enhmtha: anthem; ymleod: melody; eaknye: Yankee; csuhro: chorus; ismcu: music; snig: sing; oevic: voice; nsgo: song; urdm: drum; etab: beat
iep: pie; daos: soda; scpih: chips; daasl: salad; sbsu: subs; apnsnik: napkins; kfosr: forks; tsan: ants; ntlaebk: blanket; ekbast: basket
wra: war; aeyrtt: treaty; celte: elect; rpetsto: protest; eotv: vote; madne: amend; hcesep: speech; lwa: law; llbi: bill; aityrf: ratify
puamcs: campus; cslsa: class; laimpdo: diploma; rat: art; ahtm: math; nhieslg: English; escneci: science; cusim: music; cerses: recess; udtsy: study
dahio: Idaho; ofairld: Florida; xates: Texas; wiiaha: Hawaii; aaklsa: Alaska; enwykor: New York; niazoar: Arizona; rggoaie: Georgia; aniem: Maine; hooi: Ohio
rnco: corn; ipe: pie; avgyr: gravy; ykture: turkey; icbitus: biscuit; alyidho: holiday; miafly: family; haers: share; nktsha: thanks; fatse: feast
ltlbao: ballot; botho: booth; rovet: voter; eclet: elect; cieoff: office; hcicoe: choice; lopl: poll; hgirt: right; ppsurto: support; tcuon: count
koa: oak; amelp: maple; mle: elm; bhece: beech; sreo: rose; iyll: lily; brea: bear; orcaocn: raccoon; htom: moth; ogfr: frog
AMERICAN MUSIC STYLES
ACROSS—2: soul; 3: rap 4: folk DOWN—1: gospel
FALL SYMBOLS
ACROSS—2: pumpkin; 3: leaf; 4: pie DOWN—1: apple
GENEROSITY
ACROSS—1: share; 3: loyal DOWN—2: help; 4: love
MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
ACROSS—4: train DOWN—1: boat; 2: plane; 3: car
SPORTSMANSHIP
ACROSS—3: lose; 4: humble DOWN—1: team; 2: goal
STATE NAMES
ACROSS—3: Idaho; 4: Texas DOWN—1: Ohio; 2: Maine
4TH OF JULY
ACROSS—2: fireworks; 4: pride; 6: cookout; 7: white; 8: red DOWN—1: free; 3: sparkler; 5: blue
AMERICAN HISTORY
ACROSS—4: Adams; 7: George; 8: Civil
DOWN—1: France; 2: May; 3: People; 5: stock; 6: Key
AMERICAN SYMBOLS
ACROSS—2: bison; 5: White; 6: bald; 7: rose
DOWN—1: Banner; 3: Liberty; 4: flag; 8: oak
AUTUMN TRADITIONS
ACROSS—1: apple; 4: harvest; 7: cool; 8: pumpkin
DOWN—2: leaves; 3: chili; 5: trick; 6: corn
BASEBALL
ACROSS—4: run; 6: game; 8: strike DOWN—1: plate; 2: arena; 3: uniform; 5: bat; 7: pitch
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
ACROSS—3: Wizard; 4: Time; 6: Wild; 7: Moon DOWN—1: Purple; 2: Giving; 3: Web; 5: Ham
COMMUNITY
ACROSS—3: garden; 5: friends; 7: neighbor; 8: local DOWN—1: paid; 2: park; 4: help; 6: social
CONSTITUTIONAL VOCAB
ACROSS—2: bill; 5: amend; 7: rights; 8: court DOWN—1: judge; 3: laws; 4: term; 6: checks
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
ACROSS—2: equal; 4: rid; 5: truth; 6: laws DOWN—1: justice; 2: end; 3: Great; 7: sign
EARTH DAY
ACROSS—1: cycle; 3: compost; 6: duce; 8: climate DOWN—2: eco; 4: organic; 5:
WINTER SYMBOLS
ACROSS—1: snow; 3: fire DOWN—1: sled; 2: pine
WORDS OF INDEPENDENCE
ACROSS—4: choice DOWN—1: peace; 2: free; 3: joy
green; 7: use
EVERYDAY HEROES
ACROSS—2: teacher; 3: nurse; 4: fire; 5: doctor; 7: pilot DOWN—1: scientist; 4: farmer; 6: cop
FAVORITE PASTIMES
ACROSS—1: football; 4: read; 5: picnic; 6: crafts DOWN—1: fishing; 2: baseball; 3: archery; 6: camp
GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES
ACROSS—1: ocean; 3: hills; 5: plain; 6: desert; 8: peak DOWN—2: coast; 4: lake; 7: river
GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS
ACROSS—2: moon; 3: vaccine; 6: Ford; 7: cell
DOWN—1: internet; 4: atom; 5: bulb
HISTORICAL WORDS
ACROSS—4: pilgrim; 5: hark; 6: colony; 7: seal DOWN—1: quill; 2: ditty; 3: bayonet
ACROSS—3: July; 5: Peoples; 8: Thanks
DOWN—1: June; 2: Christmas; 4: Easter; 6: Labor; 7: Hallow
ACROSS—5: Martin; 6: Cady; 7: Lincoln; 8: Ida
DOWN—1: George; 2: Quincy; 3: Hamilton; 4: Benjamin
PARADE DAY
ACROSS—3: drum; 6: song; 7: cheer; 8: confetti
DOWN—1: flag; 2: float; 4: march; 5: band
RIGHTS
ACROSS—5: liberty; 6: legal; 8: speech
DOWN—1: protect; 2: vote; 3: justice; 4: citizen; 7: laws
SPORTS
ACROSS—2: golf; 3: base; 5: tennis; 6: cheer; 7: foot
DOWN—1: hockey; 3: basket; 4: soccer
THANKSGIVING FOOD
ACROSS—2: tots; 5: pumpkin; 7: gravy; 8: cran
DOWN—1: corn; 3: stuffing; 4: turkey; 6: bread
UNITY
ACROSS—3: pair; 4: join; 5: deal; 6: team
DOWN—1: bond; 2: donate; 3: place; 7: ally
COASTAL
FOREST
FRIENDSHIP
COMPASS DIRECTIONS
FOREST
OLD-TIMEY WORDS
HISTORIC CITIES
HISTORIC EVENTS
INDIGENOUS TRIBES NATIONAL PARKS
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
TRAILBLAZING WOMEN
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Alabama & Montgomery; Arizona & Phoenix; California & Sacramento; Colorado & Denver; Delaware & Dover; Florida & Tallahassee; Georgia & Atlanta; Louisiana & Baton Rouge; Maine & Augusta; Maryland & Annapolis; Mississippi & Jackson; Missouri & Jefferson City; New Jersey & Trenton; New York & Albany; Oregon & Salem; Pennsylvania & Harrisburg; South Carolina & Columbia; Texas & Austin; Utah & Salt Lake City; Wisconsin & Madison
1: Alabama; 2: Alaska; 3: Arizona; 4: Arkansas; 5: California; 6: Colorado; 7: Connecticut; 8: Delaware; 9: Florida; 10: Georgia; 11: Hawaii; 12: Idaho; 13: Illinois; 14: Indiana; 15: Iowa; 16: Kansas; 17: Kentucky; 18: Louisiana; 19: Maine; 20: Maryland; 21: Massachusetts; 22: Michigan; 23: Minnesota; 24: Mississippi; 25: Missouri; 26: Montana; 27: Nebraska; 28: Nevada; 29: New Hampshire; 30: New Jersey; 31: New Mexico; 32: New York; 33: North Carolina; 34: North Dakota; 35: Ohio; 36: Oklahoma; 37: Oregon; 38: Pennsylvania; 39: Rhode Island; 40: South Carolina; 41: South Dakota; 42: Tennessee; 43: Texas; 44: Utah; 45: Vermont; 46: Virginia; 47: Washington; 48: West Virginia; 49: Wisconsin; 50: Wyoming
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to always be open to opport to commit to a spirit of contin to voice strong opinions to be a loyal and generous person in to stand up for
certifies that ________________________ declares:
DATE _________ unities for fun and adventure uous learning and exploration and make themself heard their friendships, family, and community what they believe in MY PLEDGE
COLLECT THEM ALL!
SUPER-FUN PUZZLES for YOUNG LEARNERS!
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Welcome to the KindKids activity series, where you get to work on brain-boosting puzzles while having fun and getting inspired! This delightful book features 100 puzzles, including crosswords, word searches, and word scrambles, that will help you learn about and celebrate what makes the United States of America so inspiring! The puzzles cover fun themes related to America, such as history, holidays, favorite foods, presidents, famous landmarks, values like friendship and community, and more. Plus, each puzzle type comes complete with easy instructions for first-time learners as well as practice puzzles to get you comfortable. You’ll be entertained for hours!
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