Memorizing the 11 States of the Northeast Region

Overview

Today, we'll learn to memorize the 11 states of the Northeast region of the USA and identify them on a map using a fun, quick method.

The 11 States

1. Maine
2. Vermont
3. New Hampshire
4. Massachusetts
5. Rhode Island
6. Connecticut
7. New York
8. Pennsylvania
9. Maryland
10. Delaware
11. New Jersey

Memorization Tips

• Maine: The main one, starting at the top of the map.
• Vermont: Shaped like a 'V'.
• New Hampshire: Flip the 'V' upside down; New Hampshire doesn't like ham.
• Massachusetts: Shaped like a little elf boot; think of elves riding the Polar Express to Massachusetts.
• Rhode Island: Teeny tiny and connected to Connecticut.
• Connecticut: Connected to Rhode Island.

Review of States 1-6

1. Maine - The main one up top.
2. Vermont - Shaped like a 'V'.
3. New Hampshire - Doesn't like ham; flip the 'V'.
4. Massachusetts - Elf boot shape; Polar Express.
5. Rhode Island - Teeny tiny, connected to Connecticut.
6. Connecticut - Takes care of Rhode Island.

Remaining States

• New York: Looks like two big arms are going "New York!"
• Pennsylvania: Long name; need a big pen to write it.
• Maryland: Shaped like an 'M'; my friend Mary.
• Delaware: My friend Mary doesn't know what to Delaware.
• New Jersey: My friend Mary doesn't know what to Delaware, so she wears her favorite New Jersey.

Final Review

1. Maine - Main one.
2. Vermont - V shape.
3. New Hampshire - Upside down V.
4. Massachusetts - Elf boot.
5. Rhode Island - Tiny and connected.
6. Connecticut - Connected to Rhode Island.
7. New York - Big arms.
8. Pennsylvania - Long name.
9. Maryland - M shape.
10. Delaware - Confused what to "Del-off".
11. New Jersey - Favorite sports jersey.

Conclusion

Using these fun associations, you can quickly memorize the states of the Northeast in minutes.