Did you know Texas has a canyon so massive it’s known as the Grand Canyon of Texas? Or that the state tree is the pecan tree? This large state is full of natural wonders that tell stories about its land and history.
Regions like the High Plains and Edwards Plateau are known for their unique soil compositions that support ranching, cotton, and grain production.
Texas also has over 125 million acres of farmland, more than any other U.S. state.
So, remember … when you’re teaching your child about Texas, don't forget to include all of its geographical and geological wonders!
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Discover Texas’s Diverse Wildlife and Landscapes
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Use Multisensory Methods to Reinforce Learning
- Listen to “Texas, Our Texas,” the official state song. Its lyrics celebrate Texas’s pride, vast land, and rich history.
- Create “Hill Country in a Jar.” Fill a clear container with layers of gravel, soil, and small plants or moss to represent Texas’s rolling hills and underground habitats. Add a few small plastic critters like armadillos or bats for extra fun.
- Use our FREE Texas Coloring Page to learn about the state flag, bird, flower, and tree. Coloring is another multisensory tool that can help take learning to the next level!
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Find Texas on the Map
- Circle the rectangle-shaped panhandle in the top left corner of the state.
- Trace the state shape on paper.
- Build the borders of Texas with toothpicks or playdough.
- Color it in on our free coloring page.
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Learn Over Several Days
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Use a Ready-to-Teach State Study Unit
Texas is filled with breathtaking landscapes, from sandy beaches and shady forests to dry deserts and rocky canyons. Each one provides the perfect habitat for animals like armadillos, coyotes, deer, and millions of Mexican free-tailed bats.
Want to see Texas nature in action? Live streams like Texas Backyard Wildlife and Live Deer Cam Texas offer a real-time peek at the land, the animals, and what makes each region unique.
Kids remember more when you include multisensory activities. Here are some ideas for taking what they’ve learned about Texas and turning it into a multisensory experience:
Take a moment to point out Texas on a U.S. map. Texas is an easy state to spot thanks to its large size and unique northern panhandle. To make the state’s shape memorable, you can try a hands-on activity like one of these:
Instead of rushing through Texas in one sitting, try spreading your study over 3 or 4 days. Each day, explore a new Texas city or natural wonder. Try splitting up the state into its regions and exploring each one on a different day. You'll soon discover that Texas has something special to offer no matter where you go!
This repetition helps students retain what they’ve learned and gives them more opportunities to connect with the material.
If teaching the US states seems a bit overwhelming, we have good news … we’ve already done the work for you!
Our Texas state unit from our Hit the Road Geography curriculum includes all of the above and so much more. Through writing assignments, comprehension questions, hands-on activities, and humorous journal entries, we help make learning stick. After all, our goal is to turn US geography into a subject your child will love!
