I never learned the flags. We had a substitute teacher the year-4th grade- that we were supposed to learn states and capitals and all that, and let's just say, she vowed (and kept it) that she would never substitute for our class again...ever...
Needless to say, we learned nothing...why the principle didn't come down and do something about it, I'll never know. Oh wait, I remember- she was worthless as a principle and my mom couldn't stand her- oh yeah!
I bought a puzzle when I was in my 20's to teach myself the states and capitals!
I guess I need to get it out again and learn the flags and state mottos...