US states and capitals for kids: grades 3–5

Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · 39 videos · Checked and refreshed daily

Quick answer

US geography for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11): KLT's "50 States Song", Homeschool Pop's region-by-region lessons, and Learn Bright's fun facts for all 50 states. Play all on repeat to tour the country, or use Repeat one and an A–B loop on a single region until your child can name its states and capitals.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1The 50 States Song - 50 States and Capitols of the United States of America SongThe 50 States Song - 50 States and Capitols of the United States of America SongKLTPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Learn All 50 States of the U.S. | U.S. Geography for KidsLearn All 50 States of the U.S. | U.S. Geography for KidsHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  3. 3United States Song | 50 States and 9 Divisions of the USAUnited States Song | 50 States and 9 Divisions of the USAKLTPlay from here Loop
  4. 450 States of America | A history of the 50 U.S. States50 States of America | A history of the 50 U.S. StatesLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Fun Facts for 50 States | Learn an interesting fact for each state of the USA!Fun Facts for 50 States | Learn an interesting fact for each state of the USA!Learn BrightPlay from here Loop
  6. 6How did the 50 States get their names? United States Name Origins - FreeSchoolHow did the 50 States get their names? United States Name Origins - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Learn the U.S. States: The Northeast RegionLearn the U.S. States: The Northeast RegionHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Learn the U.S. States: The Mid-Atlantic RegionLearn the U.S. States: The Mid-Atlantic RegionHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Learn the U.S. States: The Southeast RegionLearn the U.S. States: The Southeast RegionHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Learn the U.S. States: The Midwest RegionLearn the U.S. States: The Midwest RegionHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Learn the U.S. States: The Southwest RegionLearn the U.S. States: The Southwest RegionHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Learn the U.S. States: The West RegionLearn the U.S. States: The West RegionHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Learn the U.S. States: The Pacific RegionLearn the U.S. States: The Pacific RegionHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Hawaii for Kids | US States Learning VideoHawaii for Kids | US States Learning VideoHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Alaska for Kids | US States Learning VideoAlaska for Kids | US States Learning VideoHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Washington for Kids | US States Learning VideoWashington for Kids | US States Learning VideoHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Oregon for Kids | US States Learning VideoOregon for Kids | US States Learning VideoHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  18. 18California for Kids | US States Learning VideoCalifornia for Kids | US States Learning VideoHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Washington, D.C. Geography/Washington, D.C./Washington, D.C. Capital of the USAWashington, D.C. Geography/Washington, D.C./Washington, D.C. Capital of the USAKLTPlay from here Loop
  20. 20What Are The US Territories? - Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Virgin Islands & Mariana IslandsWhat Are The US Territories? - Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Virgin Islands & Mariana IslandsKLTPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Learn The 50 US State Mottos! | Geography Songs For Kids | KLTLearn The 50 US State Mottos! | Geography Songs For Kids | KLTKLTPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Discover The 50 State Birds Of The US | United States Geography Songs For Kids | KLTDiscover The 50 State Birds Of The US | United States Geography Songs For Kids | KLTKLTPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Learn About The Largest US States by Population Size! | US States Compilation | KLTLearn About The Largest US States by Population Size! | US States Compilation | KLTKLTPlay from here Loop
  24. 24The American Deep South!The American Deep South!KLTPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Texas/Texas State/Texas Geography/Texas CountiesTexas/Texas State/Texas Geography/Texas CountiesKLTPlay from here Loop
  26. 26California - Geography & Counties | 50 States of AmericaCalifornia - Geography & Counties | 50 States of AmericaKLTPlay from here Loop
  27. 27Florida - Geography & Counties | 50 States of AmericaFlorida - Geography & Counties | 50 States of AmericaKLTPlay from here Loop
  28. 28Hawaii/Hawaiian Islands/Hawaii /Hawaiian GeographyHawaii/Hawaiian Islands/Hawaii /Hawaiian GeographyKLTPlay from here Loop
  29. 29Alaska/Alaska State/Alaska GeographyAlaska/Alaska State/Alaska GeographyKLTPlay from here Loop
  30. 30New York State/New York Counties/New York State CountiesNew York State/New York Counties/New York State CountiesKLTPlay from here Loop
  31. 31Learn About The State Of Illinois! | US Geography Songs For Kids | KLTLearn About The State Of Illinois! | US Geography Songs For Kids | KLTKLTPlay from here Loop
  32. 32Learn About The Geography Of Michigan! | US Geography Song | KLTLearn About The Geography Of Michigan! | US Geography Song | KLTKLTPlay from here Loop
  33. 33Learn About The Geography Of Wisconsin! | 50 States Songs For Kids | KLTLearn About The Geography Of Wisconsin! | 50 States Songs For Kids | KLTKLTPlay from here Loop
  34. 34Discover The Geography Of Missouri! | Geography Songs For Kids | KLTDiscover The Geography Of Missouri! | Geography Songs For Kids | KLTKLTPlay from here Loop
  35. 35Learn About Connecticut & Its Counties! | US Geography Songs For Kids | KLTLearn About Connecticut & Its Counties! | US Geography Songs For Kids | KLTKLTPlay from here Loop
  36. 36Colorado - Geography & 64 Counties | 50 States of AmericaColorado - Geography & 64 Counties | 50 States of AmericaKLTPlay from here Loop
  37. 37Virginia - Geography, Counties and Independent Cities | 50 States of AmericaVirginia - Geography, Counties and Independent Cities | 50 States of AmericaKLTPlay from here Loop
  38. 38Georgia - Geography & Counties | 50 States of AmericaGeorgia - Geography & Counties | 50 States of AmericaKLTPlay from here Loop
  39. 39Tennessee - Geography & Counties | 50 States of AmericaTennessee - Geography & Counties | 50 States of AmericaKLTPlay from here Loop

How do we memorize 50 states and capitals?

Learn one region at a time. Homeschool Pop's region videos split the map into small groups, so loop one region for a week, say each state and capital aloud, then add the next region. Songs help hold the order in memory.

How can an A–B loop help with a long song?

The 50 states songs move fast. Drag A and B around one verse, slow it to 0.75x so every name is clear, and let it repeat. Once your child can sing that part, move the loop to the next verse.

Frequently asked questions

What grade learns the states and capitals?

Many US schools cover regions and state locations in grades 3–5 (ages 8–11), often in grade 4 alongside state history. Expectations vary by school, so use these videos to practice whatever your child is working on.

Is there a video for every state?

Not yet. KLT has songs for many individual states, and Homeschool Pop covers every state through its regional lessons. The playlist mixes both with whole-country overviews, so every state is covered at least once.