This fun program allows students to color and texture various symbols and landmarks of New Jersey online such as the Goldfinch, the capital building at Trenton, Wildwood Boardwalk and more!
The New Jersey state flag features a buff-colored background with the state coat of arms, which includes a blue shield, three plows, and a knight’s helmet symbolizing agriculture and independence. Above the shield is a horse’s head, and on either side stand the goddesses Liberty and Ceres, representing freedom and prosperity.
The New Jersey state quarter, released in 1999, features a design called “Crossroads of the Revolution,” showing General George Washington leading troops across the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War. It honors New Jersey’s pivotal role in American independence and was the third coin issued in the U.S. Mint’s 50 State Quarters Program.
Read the description carefully and imagine the scene in your mind, paying attention to the colors, shapes, and details. Then, draw the picture as you see it, including as many elements from the description as you can.
