Kidz Klub Connection 41
Hello Kidz Klub!
Happy Monday! Welcome to week 9 of our Kidz Klub Connection! I hope you all enjoyed the beautiful weekend we had and are ready for more fun and exciting virtual learning.
This month of May we have been travelling all over the world on Where in The World !! We are journeying to countries near and far, learning about their history, culture & language, cuisine, and other fun facts. We are being introduced to important citizens, visiting famous landmarks, and watching regional recipes being made.
I hope you are all well rested for this week’s adventures! We’re heading to 5 countries in Europe: Spain, Italy, France, Poland, and Greece.
Are you ready? Let’s board our virtual airplane and fly to Spain!
Be Safe. Be healthy. Enjoy!
Take good care.
Miss Charisse
Let's Learn About Spain!
History:
Did you know … Spain is located beside Portugal and below France and is also the only European country that borders Africa. Settlers have migrated to Spain from Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean since the dawn of history. Spain is a constitutional monarchy, with the king and the elected president sharing the power. Today, Spain is a popular country to visit. It has beautiful cities, interesting countryside with mountains, beaches and a warm climate in summer.
Culture & Language:
Did you know … Many Spaniards share a common ethnic background: a mixture of the early inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula, the Celts, and later conquerors from Europe and Africa. Spaniards are known for their love of life and for eating and drinking with family and friends. With vibrant, historic cities and sunny beaches, Spain attracts more tourists than any other European country except France. Spain’s official language are Castilian Spanish, Basque, Catalan, and Galician. Its currency is the euro.
Madrid, Spain:
Did you know … Madrid is the capital of Spain and is its largest city. This city was officially made the national capital by Philip III, an entire generation after Philip II took the court to Madrid in 1561. Madrid is a city of contrasting styles, reflecting clearly the different periods in which change and development took place.
Famous Landmarks:
Did you know … From medieval castles to dreamy mosques and futuristic museums, the list of landmarks in Spain is truly impressive. From Barcelona to Madrid and beyond, these Spain landmarks tell stories of the country’s rich history.
Famous Citizens:
Did you know … The Spanish come across as fun loving, easy going people, but by no means are the Spaniards lazy people! In fact, the Spanish work for longer hours than do most Europeans.
Fun Facts
Did you know …
- Spain is a bit slightly larger than twice the size of the United Kingdom and about twice the size of Oregon.
- Spain has the largest number of reptiles amongst the European countries.
- Spain is the third most popular place to visit after France and America.
- The first stapler was made in Spain.
Here are silly soccer jokes to make you giggle:
Did you know that football (fútbol), or soccer, is Spain’s national sport and easily the country’s most important participant and spectator sport?
Q: What is a ghosts favorite soccer position?
A: Ghoul keeper.
Q: Why can’t Cinderella play soccer?
A: Because she always runs away from the ball.
Q: Why don’t grasshoppers watch soccer?
A: They watch cricket instead.
Q: What is it called when a dinosaur gets a goal?
A: A dino-score
Q: What position do ghosts play in soccer?
A: Ghoulie
Q: Where do soccer players go to dance?
A: The Futball
Q: Why did the soccer ball quit the team?
A: It was tired of being kicked around.
Here are some videos of Spain...
Fascinating Facts for Kids: Spain
Spain (cartoon geography musical video)
Paella!
Although every region has its own distinct cuisine and specialties, Spain's culinary traditions rely on an abundance of locally grown vegetables and fruits as well as meats and poultry. Jamón serrano, a cured ham, and chorizo, a seasoned sausage, are popular. Seafood and fish are popular in coastal areas. Other popular foods are cheeses, eggs, beans, rice, nuts (especially almonds), and bread (a crusty white bread, baked fresh daily, is common).
Here’s a video of how to make Spain’s most popular seafood dish, Paella… Yum!
