FREE Illinois State History Printable + Crafts, Videos & More

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November 26, 2015

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Each state has a history, fun facts and wonderful sites to see. Learn more about Illinois State with these great resources including a FREE state history printable plus crafts, travel destinations and food favorites – from each state. 

Illinois History Printable

Illinois State Printables

If you are looking to study individual states this year, then be sure to explore this list of printables about the state of Illinois.

FREE Illinois State History Pack

When did the Territory of Illinois begin? When was Springfield made the capital? What city was capital before Springfield?

Find the answers to these questions and lots more our free printable called Illinois Becomes a State . It includes geography, a timeline quiz (with answer key), and research prompts.

Have fun testing your knowledge of Illinois state history today!

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More Illinois State Printables:

We’ve compiled a list of even more free resources from across the internet to help you homeschool:

Illinois State Postage Stamp | USA Printables

Illinois State Bird Coloring Page | Education.com

Illinois State Quarter Coloring Pages | USA Printables

Illinois Geography | Education.com

State of Illinois Coloring Page | USA Printables

Illinois State Coloring Page | Crayola.com

Longitute and Latitude: Illinois | Education.com

Illinois Demographic Coloring Page | USA Printables

Illinois Layer Book | Homeschool Share

Illinois Scrapbooking Page | Ed Snapshots

Illinois Fun Facts | Education.com

Illinois State Study | From ABCs to ACTs

Illinois State Flower Coloring Page | Education.com

Illinois State Coloring Pages | Super Coloring

Illinois State Flag Coloring Page | Education.com

{free} Illinois State Printables | 123Homeschool4Me

Cursive Capitals: Springfield | Education.com

Learning States & Capitals for Kids: Springfield, IL | Education.com

Illinois State Flag Coloring Page | USA Printables

Prairie State Coloring Page | Education.com

Trace the State Shape: Illinois | Education.com

Illinois State Coloring Page | Classroom Doodles

The 5 Great Lakes Worksheet | Education.com

State Report Lapbook | Teachers Pay Teachers

The Great Lakes | Education.com

Crafts, Activities & Videos:

Any study of a state is more fun with crafts, activities and videos. Here’s a list a what we’ve found for the state of Illinois.

Illinois State Song | YouTube

Illinois – 50 States – US Geography | YouTube

Great State Plates | Sensational Social Studies

Illinois Online Games | Learning Games for Kids

The 50 States: Illinois | Teachers First

DIY Salt Dough State Shapes | Education.com

Printable Cardinal Craft | Learn Create Love

Illinois Crafts for Kids | 3 Boys and a Dog

Rockin’ Cardinal | Crafty Journal

Favorite Foods:

Exploring foods from different states can be a great way to expand your homeschool studies, add life skills training and have some tasty fun at the same time. Which Illinois recipe do you want to try?

Taco Trail through Illinois | Only in Your State

Waterfront Restaurants through Illinois | Only in Your State

16 Mouthwatering BBQ Festivals in Illinois | Only in Your State

Chicago Style Hot Dog | Seeded at the Table

Avanti’s Sweet Bread | Food.com

Horseshoe | All Recipes

Slow Cooker Chicago-Style Italian Beef and Sausage Combo | Serious Eats

Mrs Ledbetter’s Chocolate Pie | Family Travels on a Budget

Copycat Godfather’s Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza | CD Kitchen

23 Iconic Chicago Dishes | Pure Wow

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