FREE Illinois State History Printable + Crafts, Videos & More

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 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!

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