Map of the United States

What's this United States map for kids?

Teach your social studies students all about the geography of the United States with this fantastic map for kids.

This detailed map is annotated with the names of each state, as well as the oceans surrounding the United States and the neighbouring countries. It's the perfect way to help children understand the size and location of the states within America, as well as where the US is situated. 

Upon downloading this resource, you'll find a handy PDF which is ready to print and use in the classroom. There are lots of ways you can use this United States map for kids. It's designed to support your teaching on the geography of the US, and you could use it in a lesson on American culture, history or climate. 

Why not create a spelling test on the names of American states? Children can use this map as a revision tool!

This map of US states is perfect for third and fourth and fifth and sixth geography lessons to expand kids' knowledge on non-European landscapes. Not only will this resource help improve map comprehension, but it introduces kids to landscape a lot larger and diverse than their own.

Do you have more resources on the United States?

If your students liked this United States map for kids, we've got plenty more resources for your class to enjoy:

• Can You Identify the State? Worksheet - This fun activity presents children with a range of states and gets them to identify which is which based solely on their shape! A fun twist on an American states spelling test. 
• North Carolina State Facts Coloring Page - This resource teaches children all about North Carolina, while giving them the chance to practice their coloring skills.
• States and Capitals E-Book - This engaging e-book is the perfect way to revise the names of the states and their capitals, while also developing children's reading skills. 
• United States Facts Scavenger Hunt - Your students will be experts on the US after they've completed this exciting worksheet, which improves their reading comprehension and research skills. 
• States and Capitals Bingo Game - Bring a sense of fun to the classroom with this US states bingo game, which will reinforce key vocabulary on the topic.
• States Coloring Page - Use this brilliant coloring page as a fun activity to help kids learn the names and locations of US states.
• Seven Continents Pictures - Learn about world geography with this fun poster map pack, including fun illustrations showing the features of each continent.
• Super Bowl Geography Activity - Challenge your class and label the states as you go!

This map of US states resource can be used alongside any of these fantastic US themed resources to expand your kids' knowledge about the world beyond Ireland. Take a closer look at different states and their varying landscapes and climates across the US. Take a moment to think about how they differ to Ireland's landscape and climate. A great idea is to try and find the state that is the closest to Ireland in appearance and climate!

The great thing about this resource is that it is pre-formatted, so all you have to do is press download, and it's ready to go! Brighten up the classroom with this fantastic resource and teach your kids about one of the largest nations in the world.

To look further afield, why not explore this Map of the World with the Equator and Tropics?

Fun facts about the United States for kids

Here are some interesting facts about the United States to share with your children. Did you know...

1. The national animal of the United States is the American bison. 
2. New York used to be called New Amsterdam.
3. Despite being made up of 50 states, the US is actually smaller than Canada!
4. The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the US by France. 
5. The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States.