Happy day to you!
Are you ready to learn some cool facts?
Have you ever been to New Jersey before? Maybe you already
live there? Whichever it may be, you can learn some quick facts about New
Jersey right here! Just keep on reading. Joey and Jinger absolutely love to learn
cool quick facts about all of the different states in the United States. They
would like me to share some of those cool facts with you! So, each and every
Thursday, I will be posting quick facts about each of the fifty states in the
United States. The states will be done in alphabetical order! Last week we
posted facts about New Hampshire. This week we are posting quick facts about New
Jersey. The countdown is on, only 20 more states to blog about! YAY!
Did you know that New Jersey was the third (3rd)
state to join the union? Yep, that is correct! New Jersey officially joined the
union on December 18, 1787! New Jersey is part of the original thirteen
colonies. New Jersey is located in the Northeastern region of the United
States. New Jersey is bordered by three (3) states: Delaware, Pennsylvania, and
New York. New Jersey also shares a
border with the Atlantic Ocean. New Jersey is the forty-seventh (47th)
largest state in the United States. New Jersey is one of the smallest states.
There are about 9,267,130 people that live in the state of New Jersey.
New Jersey famous person alert:
Did you know that John Stanard also known as John Standard was
born in Newark, New Jersey? John Standard is a famous inventor. John Standard
is famous for making improvements to refrigerators and the oil stove.
To learn more about John Standard: Click here
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clicking on any links.
What famous person lives in your state?
Quick Facts about New Jersey:
1. A few things New Jersey is known for are: the beautiful
sandy beaches, the Atlantic City Boardwalk, and for being the Crossroads of the
Revolution. A few of the nicknames for the state of New Jersey are: the Garden
State, the Exit State, and the Diner State. The New Jersey state motto is Liberty
and Prosperity. The New Jersey state motto was adopted in 1777. The
abbreviation for New Jersey is NJ.
2. The capital of New Jersey is Trenton.
Trenton officially became the capital of New Jersey on November 25, 1790. Trenton
has an estimated population of about 83,387 people.
3. The New Jersey state bird is the American Goldfinch. The
American Goldfinch was chosen as the state bird for New Jersey in 1935. The
male American Goldfinches are a bright beautiful yellow bird. They have black
on their forehead and wings. They have some white on their tails and wings.
4. The New Jersey official state flower is the Viola
sororia also known as the Common blue violet. The Viola sororia is a flower
that can be found growing throughout the state of New Jersey. The Viola sororia
starts blooming during the spring months. They are very beautiful flowers!! The
New Jersey Viola sororia became the official state flower in 1971.
5. New Jersey’s current state flag was officially adopted in
1896. New Jersey’s state flag has a yellowish gold/tan colored background with
New Jersey’s state seal on it.
6. Some crops that are grown in New Jersey are: blueberries,
cranberries, cucumbers, eggplant, peaches, and spinach.
7. Some cool places to visit while in New Jersey are:
Atlantic City, the Liberty Science Center, and the Adventure Aquarium.
8. Some animals that live in New Jersey are: black bears, chipmunks,
hawks, turtles, owls, and wild turkeys.
9. New Jersey can get very hot and very cold depending on
the time of year. The hottest temperature ever recorded in New Jersey was 110
degrees Fahrenheit in Runyon, New Jersey on July 10, 1936. The coldest
temperature ever recorded in New Jersey was -34 degrees (34 degrees below zero)
Fahrenheit in River Vale, New Jersey on January 5, 1904.
Share a cool fact about New Jersey with us?
Get your free printable New Jersey worksheet here:
Visit my printables section for a wide selection of worksheets and coloring sheets!
Books about New Jersey:
1. Exploring the New Jersey Colony by Barbara Krasner
2. G is for Garden State A New Jersey Alphabet by Eileen
Cameron
3. I Love You as Big as New Jersey by Rose Rossner
4. America the Beautiful New Jersey by Nora Campbell
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reading them to your child/children.
Tune in next week to learn some quick facts
about New Mexico! Thank you for reading my post!! “The
more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the
more places you’ll go.” -Dr. Seuss
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Hi!! I'm Mimi, the author of the JOEY SAVES THE
DAY! book series. I love reading and writing. I homeschool my two youngest children.
My 15-year-old daughter illustrated the books and will illustrate all the rest
of them in the series. She started illustrating the series when she was 14
years old. She loves to draw. She is learning as she goes. Her dream is to one
day be a famous illustrator and a fantasy book writer. Children and adults
everywhere will love these books. The story and illustrations within the pages
of the books will put a big smile on your face and your child will be delighted
as you read them the books. The illustrations are adorable and the story is
super cute. You don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to own this
collection of adorable books! All five of the books are available on Amazon,
Barnes and Noble, Target, Walmart, and Books A Million.
1. JOEY SAVES THE DAY!
AT DAYCARE
Joey helps his friend
Delilah feel happy by doing silly things to make her laugh at daycare.
2. JOEY SAVES THE DAY!
AT MEMAW’S
Joey helps his Memaw
find something she is missing and its right there in plain sight. Some of us
have done this before!
3. JOEY SAVES THE DAY!
THE MISSING TEDDY BEAR
Joey helps his sister
find her missing teddy bear.
4. JOEY SAVES THE DAY!
LOST AT THE ZOO
Joey 's father gets lost
while they are visiting the seven continents at the zoo.
5. Santa's Rainbow Reindeer
Harry and Holly Jingles
introduce us to Santa's Rainbow Reindeer. Learn about them one by one. This
book is interactive.
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