Awesome Mnemonic Device to remember the original Thirteen Colonies! Its about that time in US history where teachers are reviewing the 13 colonies. Perfect timing for a Mnemonic Device to remember the original Thirteen Colonies! When they think of the word “colony” they can easily remember one sentence – My New Neighbor Can Not Re-Paint My Dark Violet No Shiny Grey! [Bungalow Colony]. Each 1st letter of the word stands for a colony –
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Connecticut
- New Jersey
- Rhode Island
- Pennsylvania
- Maryland
- Delaware
- Virginia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Georgia
Have you tried teaching with mnemonics? Ready for another one for the early presidents? Here you go!