Kwanzaa
Holiday celebrations come in different packages with colorful wrappings and traditions that only multiculturalism can bring. Kwanzaa is a non-religious event that honors African-American culture. “Habari Gani” is to Kwanzaa … Continue reading
Imagine jumping on a horse and riding across rugged terrain to deliver a letter or package. Before the days of air mail, delivery trucks and text messaging, people communicated over … Continue reading
Father Flags
Fathers Day and Flag Day both occur in the month of June. Honor dad by combining these two events into one by creating a special flag for your special dad, … Continue reading
Peace Poems
The Winter Holidays are a special time of peace, caring and sharing good wishes with others. This issue includes original poetry submitted by Kid Scoop readers that centers on the … Continue reading
Bowl Games
What’s your favorite sport? Basketball? Running? Baseball? Football? This issue highlights football and the rich and longstanding history of college “bowl” games. Young readers will learn why these games have … Continue reading
Ruby Bridges
Imagine being the only child in your first grade classroom because no parents would allow their children to be with you. Hard to imagine? This happened to young Ruby Bridges … Continue reading
Thrifty and Fritter Amusement Park Series #2: Wants and Needs
It’s never too early to begin teaching youngsters about basic economics, the importance of spending or saving money wisely, and the significant difference between things we want and things we … Continue reading
Maya Angelou
What makes Maya Angelou an iconic influencer and inspiration? Given her childhood and struggles as a young adult, her life could have been very different. Instead, Maya channeled her challenges … Continue reading
Presidents’ Day
Honoring our nation’s leaders teaches young Americans about history, civics and the importance of democratic values. Abraham Lincoln and George Washington – two presidents who share February birthdays – are … Continue reading
Olive Trees
Able to live hundreds of years, the olive tree has long sustained life in arid regions—and no wonder! Its sturdy wood is resistant to disease, hard to burn, and can … Continue reading