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The Pelican State · State 18 of 50

Free Louisiana Puzzles for Kids

This free Louisiana puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the Pelican State: a crossword, a word search, a word fill-in, a word scramble and a cryptogram, with every answer key at the back. It is written for kids in grades 2 to 8 and works for a state report, a social studies unit or a rainy afternoon. Kids learn that Baton Rouge is the capital, that Louisiana has 64 parishes instead of counties, and that its State Capitol is the tallest in the nation at 450 feet. A fact page lists the state bird (the brown pelican), the state flower (the magnolia) and more. Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free Louisiana puzzle pack

Thirteen printable pages: a cover, a welcome page with fast facts, five puzzles, a page of true facts, answer keys for every puzzle, and a collect-all-50 checklist.

  1. Puzzle 1 · Crossword

    Louisiana Crossword

    12 clues about Louisiana

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    Louisiana Places to Explore

    Cities, towns, lakes and swamps across the state

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    Louisiana Animals

    Creatures of the bayous, marshes and woods

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    Louisiana Fun

    Things to eat, hear and do in the Pelican State

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    Louisiana Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn when Louisiana became a state

Did you know? 10 facts about Louisiana for kids

  • Louisiana is divided into 64 parishes instead of counties, a custom that comes from its French heritage.
  • The State Capitol in Baton Rouge is 450 feet tall with 34 floors, the tallest state capitol in the United States.
  • The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is almost 24 miles long, the longest continuous bridge over water in the world.
  • The Atchafalaya Basin is the largest swamp wetland in the United States.
  • Poverty Point, built by Native people more than 3,000 years ago, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
  • In 1803 the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France, which doubled the size of the country.
  • Jazz music was born in New Orleans, and trumpet star Louis Armstrong grew up there.
  • Driskill Mountain, the highest point in Louisiana, is only 535 feet above sea level.
  • A mother brown pelican feeding her young appears on both the Louisiana state flag and the state seal.
  • Louisiana became the 18th state on April 30, 1812.

Louisiana Super Pack · $1.99

20 more Louisiana puzzles, each with its own theme

Finished already? The Louisiana Super Pack has 20 more puzzles: swamp critters, Mardi Gras floats, Cajun and Creole cooking, jazz instruments, Gulf fish and the state's official dog and butterfly. Twenty puzzles, one big bayou adventure, $1.99.

  • Five word searches, five cryptograms, five word scrambles and five word fill-ins
  • Nothing repeats the free pack
  • An answer key for every puzzle
  • One payment, no subscription; print it for your home or classroom
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All 20 puzzles in the Louisiana Super Pack

  1. 1Louisiana Swamp LifeWord Search
  2. 2Louisiana Cajun and Creole KitchenWord Scramble
  3. 3Louisiana BirdsWord Fill-In
  4. 4Louisiana Tall CapitolCryptogram
  5. 5Louisiana Mardi GrasWord Search
  6. 6Louisiana Farm CropsWord Scramble
  7. 7Louisiana WeatherWord Fill-In
  8. 8Louisiana Long BridgeCryptogram
  9. 9Louisiana History TrailWord Search
  10. 10Louisiana Music MakersWord Scramble
  11. 11Louisiana Trees and PlantsWord Fill-In
  12. 12Louisiana Purchase FactCryptogram
  13. 13Louisiana Rivers and LakesWord Search
  14. 14Louisiana CoastWord Scramble
  15. 15Louisiana Fishing CatchWord Fill-In
  16. 16Louisiana Ancient MoundsCryptogram
  17. 17Louisiana Cities and TownsWord Search
  18. 18Louisiana State SymbolsWord Scramble
  19. 19Louisiana Woodland MammalsWord Fill-In
  20. 20Louisiana Native NationsCryptogram

Louisiana puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free Louisiana puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about Louisiana: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of places to explore, a fill-in of Louisiana animals, a word scramble and a cryptogram that hides a true fact. There is also a fast-facts page and a full answer key. It is one free PDF for grades 2 to 8.
What is the capital of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana. Its name is French for red stick. The city sits on the Mississippi River, and its State Capitol, dedicated in 1932, is the tallest state capitol in the United States. New Orleans is the largest city.
What are Louisiana's state symbols?
The state bird is the brown pelican, the state flower is the magnolia and the state tree is the bald cypress. The state mammal is the Louisiana black bear, the state reptile is the American alligator and the state dog is the Catahoula leopard dog. The motto is Union, Justice, Confidence.
Why is Louisiana called the Pelican State?
Louisiana is called the Pelican State because the brown pelican, the state bird, lives along its coast and appears on the state flag and seal. The flag shows a mother pelican feeding her young. Louisiana became the 18th state on April 30, 1812.
Is there a bigger Louisiana puzzle pack?
Yes. The Louisiana Super Pack is 20 more puzzles for $1.99: five word searches, five cryptograms, five word scrambles and five word fill-ins, each on its own theme, from swamp life to Mardi Gras. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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