Kidz Klub Connection 38
Hello Kidz Klub!
Happy Wednesday! I hope you are ready for more fun and exciting virtual learning. But first, check out this new video of Storytime with Miss Trudy!
The month of May will take us all over the world on Where in The World !! We will journey to countries near and far, learning about their history, culture & language, cuisine, and other fun facts. We will be introduced to important citizens, visit famous landmarks, and learn regional recipes.
This week, we’re overseas exploring the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to continue our exploration. On our way back home at the end of the week, we will make a pit stop to Iceland.
Are you ready to continue with our UK journey? We’re off to Wales!
Be Safe. Be healthy. Enjoy!
Take good care.
Miss Charisse
Let's Learn About Wales!
History:
Did you know … Wales is a part of the United Kingdom located in a wide peninsula in the western portion of the island of Great Britain. The earliest evidence of a human presence in Wales dates from the Paleolithic, or Old Stone Age, period almost 200,000 years ago. It was not until the Neolithic and Bronze Age period around 3,000 B.C.E., however, that a sedentary civilization began to develop. The 18th century saw the beginnings of two changes that would greatly affect Wales, the Welsh Methodist revival, which led the country to turn increasingly nonconformist in religion, and the Industrial Revolution which started in Wales.
LEARN MORE: HERE, HERE, & HERE.
Culture & Language:
Did you know … Wales is surrounded by water on three sides: to the north, the Irish Sea; to the south, the Bristol Channel; and to the west, Saint George's Channel and Cardigan Bay. The temperate climate, mild and moist, has ensured the development of an abundance of plant and animal life. Most people in Wales are English-speaking, with Welsh as a second language. There are approximately 500,000 Welsh speakers today and, due to a renewed interest in the language and culture, this number may increase. The official currency used in Wales is the British pound, sometimes referred to as the pound sterling.
Cardiff, Wales:
Did you know … Cardiff is the capital and largest city in Wales and the eleventh-largest city in the United Kingdom. A small town until the early 19th century, its prominence as a major port for the transport of coal following the arrival of industry in the region contributed to its rise as a major city. Cardiff was made a city in 1905, and proclaimed the capital of Wales in 1955.
LEARN MORE: HERE, HERE, & HERE.
Famous Landmarks:
Did you know … The famous landmarks of Wales lie on craggy peaks, in bustling cities, along winding, hedge-rowed lanes and on pristine beaches. Today’s explorers can relive history by creeping through ancient Roman mines. You can climb snow-capped mountains or set out in search of the Holy Grail, or even join the roar of 74,000 fans celebrating a triumphant rugby goal. Welsh landmarks are so abundant, the main challenge is finding time to visit the most popular of them all.
LEARN MORE: HERE, HERE, & HERE.
Famous Citizens:
Did you know … What is that common thread that ties the rich and the famous like Anthony Hopkins, Richard Burton, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Courtney Cox, Dylan Thomas, George Herbert, and Christian Bale together? Well, it is their nationality. From celebrated crooners and iconic movie stars to cutting-edge comedians and fine poets, Wales has produced abundant talent in course of its history. You will be surprised to know that eminent personalities like Tom Jones, Roald Dahl, King Arthur and Bertrand Russell too called Wales their home.
Fun Facts
Did you know … Children’s author Roald Dahl is Welsh; born in Cardiff in 1916, Dahl is famous for his books Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG, The Twits and Matilda. Wales has the longest place name in the UK with 58 letters in total; Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
Here are silly vegetable jokes to make you giggle:
Did you know that the LEEK vegetable is Wales’ national symbol? It forms the basis of their national dish, is displayed proudly at the rugby matches, and is even stamped on the Welsh pound coin.
What's the strongest vegetable?
A muscle sprout.
Why shouldn't you tell secrets in a farm?
Potatoes have eyes, the beans-talk and the corn have ears.
What's the coolest vegetable?
A rad-ish!
Why do potatoes always argue?
Because they can never see eye to eye.
What is a plumber's favorite vegetable?
A leek.
What did one snowman say to the other?
It all smells like carrots to me.
Here are some videos of Whales, United Kingdom…
Fun Facts About Wales For Kids
Welsh Vocabulary for Kids: Vehicles Song
Welsh Cakes!
The people of Wales have fiercely guarded and retained many of their ancient traditions, customs and language, and this is also true of the cuisine of Wales. While there are many dishes that can be considered Welsh due to their ingredients and/or history, dishes such as cawl, Welsh rarebit, laverbread, Welsh cakes, bara brith and the Glamorgan sausage have all been regarded as symbols of Welsh food.
Here’s a video of how to make Welsh Cakes… Delish!
