Excelsior! facts for kids

Excelsior! is a cool Latin word that usually means "Ever upward!" or "Always higher!" It's like saying, "Keep reaching for your goals!" Sometimes, it can also mean wood shavings used for packing things, but most of the time, it means "Ever upward."

This inspiring phrase is the official state motto of New York, a big state in the United States. A motto is a special saying that represents a group, a state, or even a country. It often shares an important idea or goal.