Kid Scoop News—April 2026

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Have you heard of “raining cats and dogs”? Our April Showers feature has a puzzle based on a variation of that theme, but the page also explains why it rains. Instead of dying eggs this year for Easter, try these eggstraordinary experiments — Can you drop an egg into a bottle with a narrow neck, or make an egg float? Great scientific fun! Let’s stretch out our bodies, shake off those winter blues, and welcome the month of April and the spring!

We here at like to think of the environment in April. From the saying that “April showers bring May flowers” to Earth Day and Arbor Day, the season nudges us to look forward to warmer weather and longer days. The word April comes from the Latin word aperire, which means “to open.” It indicates a season when flowers open and bloom and animals come out of hibernation. Our animal this month is the Tasmanian Devil. They live far from American shores, but they are fascinating creatures that hide in dens during the day and come out to forage at night. Kid Scoop News

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Dear friends, April in Louisiana is a time of growth, and you can see it all around us. From the soft spring rain to the excitement of baseball season, everything feels full of life. Those “April showers” play an important role in that. At the Governor’s Mansion, the rose garden begins to bloom beautifully this time of year, thanks to the extra rain and sunshine. Each drop of rain helps those roses grow fuller and brighter, just like the flowers you may see in your own yard or neighborhood. Like those roses, trees across our state grow stronger in April, which is why we celebrate Arbor Day, a reminder to care for the natural beauty that makes Louisiana so special. That same idea of growth shows up in other places, too. At baseball games, players build their skills with practice and teamwork all season long. I love watching the hard work of our very own LSU Tigers pay off at the ballpark each year. Whether you’re watching in the stands or playing yourself, baseball is a great example of how effort over time leads to success. This April, take a minute to enjoy the warm and rainy days, watch things around you bloom, and maybe learn something new. Around here in Louisiana, it’s the simple stuff, ballgames, blooming flowers, crawfish boils, and time with family that make it all special. Hugs and high fives, Sharon Landry

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