Money Trade
Coins jingling in your pocket and paper money in a wallet make it easy to buy goods and services you need. But for thousands of years people traded items instead … Continue reading
Halloween Phobias
Halloween is a holiday dedicated to all things spooky—and everyone gets scared some of the time! But an extreme fear of something—a phobia—can often be relieved with a little understanding. … Continue reading
Sea Otters
Sea otters—playful mammals who seem relaxed and carefree—have adapted to life on the waves where they find fresh food, have fun and frolic among the fish and kelp. Discover how … Continue reading
Mighty Oak
When summer gently shifts and days begin to cool, you know fall is in the air. Recognizing seasonal indicators opens the world of science to young readers. This issue uses … Continue reading
Columbus Day
When Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492 seeking new routes to the Indies, he didn’t expect to “bump into” a whole new continent! For the rest of his life he … Continue reading
Conflict Resolution Part 3
The third installment of Conflict Resolution gives students a chance to choose behaviors that are either “fair” (resolve conflict) or “foul” (make a conflict worse). When faced with real situations, … Continue reading
Conflict Resolution Part 2
It’s inevitable that disagreements will happen among kids. Preparing your child to settle differences successfully is arming him or her with tools for life! Actions and words that make a … Continue reading
Hurricanes!
Help your students understand what happens in a hurricane. Learn how to prepare for floods and how to give back to those dealing with the aftermath. 7 page PDF
Conflict Resolution Part 1
It’s inevitable that conflict will come into your life. How to respond to conflict productively takes preparation, learning, training and practice. This Special Kid Scoop Learning Series on Conflict Resolution … Continue reading
Gelett Burgess: The Nonsense Expert
Experts are people who know huge volumes of information about a particular subject. For example, there are experts for sports, games, history, photography, chess, hiking, swimming, rocket ships, dogs, cats … Continue reading