Kansas Day in your classroom
Students across the state commemorated Kansas birthday in various ways. To view images of several activities from the 150th anniversary go to Share Your Work. We are always interested in ways that Kansas history is being taught. Please continue to share your ideas and events. Contact education@kshs.org.
Kansas Day offers an ideal time to remember the state's history, however it isn't the only time of the year that students and teachers are learning about Kansas. Let us help make your Kansas Day or your unit on Kansas a success! We offer a variety of resources for those unable to join us for our yearly Kansas Day at the Museum in Topeka or a State Historic Site.
Traveling Resource Trunks
Bring Kansas history to you! This exciting series of traveling resource trunks is available to teachers, youth group leaders, museums, libraries, and other Kansans looking for a fun and educational way to share the rich heritage of our state with others. Trunks contain reproductions, hands-on activities, a teaching manual, photos and more. They may be reserved and borrowed for use at a time and location convenient to you. If you plan to use a trunk on Kansas Day we encourage you to schedule early. Trunks may be reserved a year in advance.
Real People. Real Stories. Trading Cards
The story of Kansas is the story of its people. Meet people in Kansas history and explore our series of trading cards and bookmarks featuring Real People. Real Stories. from Kansas!
Activities to Print
Enjoy these activities as part of your Kansas Day commemoration.
Martin and Osa Johnson flipbook
Kansas State Capitol
Scavenger hunt (PDF)
Scavenger hunt answers (PDF)
Read Kansas!
The lessons below have been chosen because they are more Kansas Day specific. However we have many others that fit many topics related to the history of our state.
Read Kansas! P-3 Kansas Symbols Bingo
Read Kansas! P-8 The Kansas Flag
Read Kansas! P-13 The Kansas State Capitol
Read Kansas! P-16 Holidays in Kansas
Read Kansas! I-3 Famous Kansans
Read Kansas! I-10 Why Is the State Called Kansas?
Read Kansas! I-11 "Home on the Range"
Lesson Plans these ready-to-go lessons have been developed by teachers for several grade levels and subjects
Online Exhibit - Carry A. Nation: "The Famous and Original Bar Room Smasher" an online exhibit with accompanying curriculum packet
Materials to Purchase
Past issues of Kansas Kaleidoscope: A Magazine for Kids are available for purchase. Each issue explores a Kansas topic.
The Museum Store has a variety of other materials available to assist you in planning your Kansas Day commemoration.
