State Glossary Sheets

At Storylark Road, we believe in the power of storytelling to make learning fun and memorable. That’s why we’ve designed our Hello, United States! units to bring knowledge to life through story-based learning. One way we do this is by highlighting key words in the context of each exciting adventure through the state, helping your student connect with the material.

The glossary sheets are a quick and handy way to explore each word and definition as you read the story together. Each glossary sheet is a free download. If you haven't yet purchased one of our state units, you can download the accompanying free sample to see how the vocabulary words are highlighted and used in each state unit. Have fun making geography a subject your student will love! 


 
Hawaii Glossary

Hello, Hawaii!
Glossary Sheet

California Glossary

Hello, California!
Glossary Sheet

Nevada Glossary

Hello, Nevada!
Glossary Sheet

Utah Glossary

Hello, Utah!
Glossary Sheet

Arizona Glossary

Hello, Arizona!
Glossary Sheet

Our Hello, United States! geography units will guide your students through all fifty states! Featuring engaging journal entries from Thaddeus, our traveling cat, as well as hands-on activities, reading and comprehension questions, and writing exercises, each unit creates an unforgettable learning adventure that brings US geography lessons to life.

Perfect for homeschoolers and educators alike, these state studies help make learning fun and transform US geography into your student's favorite subject!


 

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Once upon a time, two co-workers-turned-friends pondered what it would be like to make boring subjects come alive on the page. They dreamed of a (not-so-quiet) neighborhood called Storylark Road inhabited by unique and amusing animal characters. Through their journeys and storytelling, these neighbors would immerse readers in delightful adventures that would make education fun and help learning stick. And so, Storylark Road was born!

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Meet Shanna

GRAPHIC DESIGN / ILLUSTRATION

Co-founder of Storylark Road

A lifelong devotee of the art of pixels and design, Shanna Behrens loves bringing learning to life visually. She knew from a young age that graphic design, layout, and art was her dream career. She discovered a passion for education while working for All About Learning Press, a reading and spelling homeschool company. Being an animal-lover at heart, the idea of immersing kids in story-based learning through the voices of fun animal characters made her jump for joy.

Favorite Pastime: Enjoying nature with her husband and two children

Favorite Scent: The smell of the air right before a rainstorm

Favorite Superpower to Have: The ability to talk to animals, of course!

Favorite Dessert: Peach Cobbler

Where to Find Shanna: Drawing the residents of Storylark Road and designing freebies, books, and activities

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Meet Renée

WRITER / EDITOR

Co-founder of Storylark Road

A poet since the age of seven, Renée M. LaTulippe is now the author of poetry and books for kids and teens. After sixteen years as a writer and editor for All About Learning Press, she is thrilled to continue her educational writing with Storylark Road—especially since she gets to write in the voice of a cat … and a tortoise … and a walrus—well, of a whole menagerie of characters. That’s something to meow about!

Favorite Hobbies: Watercolor painting, theater, and clarinet

Favorite Quote: “I hate writing; I love having written.” (Dorothy Parker)

Favorite Writing Spot: Lounge chair on the veranda of her home by the Mediterranean Sea

Favorite Joke: Knock knock. Who’s there? Interrupting cow. Interrupting co—- MOO!

Where to Find Renée: Writing for Thaddeus’s travels in Hit the Road Geography and for other characters in freebies and unit studies.

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Meet Cynthia

WRITER

Cynthia really loves books. She works in books (as a writer and editor), reads books, listens to books, sniffs books, buys books, studies books, and collects books. She doesn’t eat books, but she does devour them. When someone suggested she needed a hobby other than reading, she chose bookbinding. Her cat, Ginny, finally stepped in and wrote to Thaddeus for help. Now Cynthia helps him write his journal entries … which just happen to be published in the form of books!

Favorite Word: Shenanigans

Favorite Fun Fact: Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift apart.

Favorite Cake: Dobos torte, a Hungarian sponge cake layered with chocolate buttercream and topped with a crisp caramel layer.

Favorite Hobby: This might come as a surprise, but … reading.

Where to Find Cynthia: Writing many of Thaddeus’s shenanigans! And also near places with books. (She honestly has a bit of an obsession.)

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Meet Zach

VOICE ACTOR

Growing up as somewhat of a character in his own right, Zach has always been drawn to doing voices and making people laugh. Born and residing in the Hoosier state of Indiana, he’s found a strong career in voice acting, and has a passion for telling stories. Playing Thaddeus is really all about keeping that curious wonder we had as kids, and for Zach, the character is a feline representation of that carefree spirit, and a reminder to never lose it!

Favorite Food: Cat food ... (kidding!). Mexican food, especially hot sauces!

Favorite Sport: Basketball (If you’re a Hoosier, you probably agree!)

Favorite Hobby: Getting out in nature away from the hustle and bustle.

Favorite Quote: "The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer someone else up." – Mark Twain

Where to Find Zach: Voicing the loveable Thaddeus for the audiobook of Hit the Road Geography.

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