Christmas
12 Silly Days of Christmas
Get in the spirit of the HO-HO-Holidays with this special Christmas issue. An enormous puzzle has young investigators searching closely for seasonal objects. Santa’s adventures become a practice in careful reading through a “cloze” activity where students must read for … Continue reading
Christmas Around the World
All aboard the Kid Scoop Sleigh to explore how Christmas is celebrated around the globe. Learn the origins of cherished holiday traditions such as yule logs, decorated trees, and “count-down” calendars. Discover how children delight in unique customs including piñata … Continue reading
Christmas Bird Count
This issue highlights the Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for Kids and tells budding ornithologists how they, as “citizen scientists,” can participate in an important annual task to help monitor the environment! Becoming a part of a larger organization develops … Continue reading
Christmas Craft
Cold weather brings activities indoors, and the holidays provide extra inspiration for arts and crafts time. Blending creativity with language arts and math is a winning combination for learning while having fun. This winter edition builds on snow, snow-people and … Continue reading
Christmas Seals
The origin of the Christmas seal is an inspiration to youngsters everywhere and helps children understand how one simple idea put into action has lasting effects! This event happened over one hundred years ago in Denmark when a kindhearted postal … Continue reading
Elf Entertainment
Once the toys are finished, wrapped and delivered to children around the world, it’s time for the elves to have some North Pole fun! Until now, elf entertainment’s been top secret—but they’re ready to share with special friends how they … Continue reading
Gifts from the Heart
Want to give gifts during the holidays? ’Tis the season! If you’re short on cash, gift giving can be a challenge. This issue meets the challenge with no-money gifts from the heart that you create at home! Whether writing a … Continue reading
Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses
Gather the powdered sugar and candy canes, its time tp build your very own gingerbread house. Using crackers and assorted Christmas candy, enjoy recreating one of our designs or invent your own special creation. The most important ingredients in this … Continue reading
Holiday Crafts
Elves at the North Pole aren’t the only ones busy with crafts this season. Your junior designer can share in the holiday fun, too, with these simple crafts that use everyday objects found around the house. Young artists will practice … Continue reading
Holiday Fun
Join Santa and his merry helpers in this special issue filled with the best Christmas gift of laughter. All activities—including riddles, puzzles, and jokes—are holiday-themed, have been field-tested by Kid Scoop elves, and are guaranteed to produce a smile or … Continue reading