SearchThis selection of letters from children comes from the San Francisco Bay Area where Kid Scoop News deliveries are underwritten by foundations.
“I read it with my mom and dad. I read Science and experiments because it is interesting.”
– Alisson, 3rd grade, Hesperian Elementary, San Lorenzo, California
“We read it because it keeps us healthy.”
– Vania, 3rd grade, Lincoln Elementary, Santa Rosa, California
“The first thing I read is about pets because they remind me about my pets and the next one I like doing is activities here like math.”
– Ruby, 3rd grade, Lincoln Elementary, Santa Rosa, California
“I read it by myself because most of my family do not read to me.”
– Allana, 2nd grade, Cabrillo Elementary, Fremont, California
“We read it together so I’m not lonely. I read with my grandma and grandpa.”
– Ibrahim, 2nd grade, Cabrillo Elementary, Fremont, California
“I read it to my sister and cousins. I also use the articles to find a word I don’t know how to spell for homework.”
– Davika, 2nd grade, Sheppard Elementary, Santa Rosa, California
“I share it with my brothers. WE go on all the pages. I read it to get smart and to have fun and to learn too.”
– Asman, 4th grade, Hesperian Elementary, San Lorenzo, California
These letters from teachers and children in California are typical of letters from around the country. Many letters from children include the word “fun”—but we wanted to show you the kids were also writing about the educational value they perceive in Kid Scoop pages. Teachers repeatedly report that when the newspapers with Kid Scoop and the Kid Scoop News bundles arrive in the classroom, there is great excitement.
Many newspapers who publish Kid Scoop tell us about its reception in their schools:
“Each week we receive many writing submissions from children and teachers—so many that it can be overwhelming at times! The teachers let us know how much they use Kid Scoop and appreciate it.” – Dale Gentry, Publisher, The Standard-Banner, Jefferson City, Tennessee
“The school district reported to us that the parents themselves were using the page at home,” Jeremy Feldman, Circulation and Marketing Director at the Astorian reports. “The vocabulary is easy, and the page is so colorful that parents found it enjoyable. In addition, they learn about science and history in the United States, right along with their children.” (Note: the population of Astoria, Oregon, includes many fishermen from all over the world who are learning English.)
“Teachers love it, and the kids are eager to get their individual copies of the JCHT and their own Kid Scoop feature. We don’t have any leftover print copies anymore—they’re being put to good use,” Chris Lundstrom, editor and publisher of the Jackson County Herald-Tribune, reports.
But don’t just take it from these Kid Scoop teachers, children, and publishers. Go visit classrooms where your newspaper is delivered with Kid Scoop in it. Watch the children’s eyes light up as they get Kid Scoop pages in their individual hands. Ask teachers to send you letters from their young students about Kid Scoop. We know you’ll be overwhelmed as we are by kids’ love of these educational, FUN, pages created just for them.
