Kidz Klub Connection 17
Hello Kidz Klub!
Happy Tuesday! Welcome to week 4 of our Kidz Klub Connection virtual learning! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend and are well rested to take on the schoolwork your teachers have put together, as well as engaging in all the fun activities your Club staff are posting daily.
For this week’s theme, I’m bringing back a Kidz Klub favorite activity … Which Way U.S.A. !! You will get to discover a new state each day, learning about things such as: state bird, state flower, nickname, agriculture and industry, and other interesting facts.
How did I choose the states that you will be discovering? I wrote the ones I put on my bucket list to visit with Mr. Gregg on individual pieces of paper, put them all in a bowl, and then randomly picked 5 pieces of paper. The winners are … drum roll please … Louisiana, Texas, Oregon, Arizona, and Hawaii.
I hope you enjoyed your journey to Oregon yesterday. Today we’ve headed south. So, let’s go on another adventure to the beautiful state of Louisiana!
Be Safe. Be healthy. Enjoy!
Take good care.
Miss Charisse
Let's Learn About Louisiana (LA)
History:
Did you know … At first, Louisiana was organized as the Territory of Orleans. The rest of the Louisiana Purchase was known as the Louisiana Territory. On April 30, 1812, Louisiana joined the Union and was admitted as the 18th state. By the time Europeans arrived in the region, several Native American tribes inhabited the land. Some of these tribes included the Choctaw, the Natchez, the Chitimacha, and the Atakapa. The first Europeans to arrive in Louisiana were Spanish explorers. First came Panfilo de Narvaez in 1528 and then Hernando de Soto in 1543. The first permanent settlement in Louisiana, the city of Natchitoches, was established by the French in 1714 along the Red River. LEARN MORE.
Agriculture and Industry:
Did you know … Louisiana’s top natural resources include fertile soil, natural gas, and oil. Louisiana is also the biggest U.S. producer of salt. Other Louisiana Key Natural Resources include: fishing, wildlife, and massive forests. LEARN MORE: HERE & HERE.
State Bird and State Flower
Did you know … The official State Bird of Louisiana is the Brown Pelican. The Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) was designated the official state bird of Louisiana in 1966. LEARN MORE.
The official State Flower of Louisiana is the beautiful Magnolia. The magnolia blossom was designated the state flower of Louisiana in 1900. LEARN MORE: alue="https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/louisiana/state-flower/magnolia" type="url" href="https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/louisiana/state-flower/magnolia" target="_blank" data-runtime-url="https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/louisiana/state-flower/magnolia">HERE & HERE.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Did you know … Louisiana’s State Capitol is Baton Rouge, but its largest city is New Orleans. New Orleans is also a major United States port. The city is named after the Duke of Orleans, who reigned as Regent for Louis XV from 1715 to 1723, as it was established by French colonists and strongly influenced by their European culture. It is well known for its distinct French and Spanish Creole architecture, as well as its cross-cultural and multilingual heritage. New Orleans is also famous for its cuisine, music (particularly as the birthplace of jazz), and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras, dating to French colonial times. The city is often referred to as the "most unique" in the United States. LEARN MORE.
Fun Facts
Did you know …
Oregon is also called the Pelican State in honor of its state bird. Louisiana has one of the largest alligator populations in the United States. Some Famous Louisianans include: Reese Witherspoon- actress, Tim McGraw- singer, Terry Bradshaw- football player, Luis Armstrong- jazz musician, Ellen DeGeneres- actress/television host, and Tyler Perry- actor/filmmaker. LEARN MORE.
Check out this YouTube video on Louisiana
Did you know that Louisiana has nearly 2 million wild alligators in Louisiana?
Here are some alligator jokes to make you giggle:
Q: What do you call an alligator who wears a vest?
A: An investigator.
Q: What does an alligator do when he loses his tail?
A: Goes to a re-tail store.
Q: What do you call an alligator with compass?
A: A Navi-gator.
Q: What do you call a reptile that likes to go bowling?
A: An Alley-gator.
Q: What is an alligator’s favorite drink?
A: Gator-ade.
Q: What’s an alligator’s favorite dip?
A: Croc-amole.
Q: Why shouldn’t you play cards with a alligator?
A: You’ll lose each hand.
Q: Why was the alligator invited to fashion shows?
A: She was a snappy dresser.
Q: Why did the alligator cross the road?
A: It was going after the chicken.
Here are some Louisiana inspired musical Youtube sing aloud links to enjoy!
by Joanne Hammil
by Johnette Dowling
HERE is a link to Famous Louisiana Contemporary Children's Book Authors!
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Cajun and Creole foods are loved by many people.
Click on the link below to watch a video on how to make Cajun Chicken Pasta
INGREDIENTS;
• •12 ounces uncooked linguine
• 2 pounds chicken breast strips
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced*
• 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced*
• 1 (8-oz.) package fresh mushrooms
• 2 green onions (white and light green parts only), sliced
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Garnish: chopped green onions
DIRECTIONS:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Sprinkle chicken evenly with Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp. salt. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken, and sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until done. Remove chicken.
- Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions to skillet, and sauté 9 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid evaporates.
- Return chicken to skillet; stir in half-and-half, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add linguine; toss to coat. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.
