This Week in Kid Scoop

These “at home” activities connect with the Kid Scoop page published in this week’s newspaper in your area.

Skunks

The Biokids site has a very thorough page on skunks. Scroll down for all kinds of detailed information on habitat, behavior, range, communication, interaction and lots more. Each piece of information comes with a citation. Web Links Skunks Tell All!If … Continue reading →

Media Literacy

Pizza is the best food! Cats have whiskers! Cats are better pets than dogs. One of these statements is a fact. The other two are opinions. Learn more by watching this video and discuss the difference between a fact and … Continue reading →

Poems for Children

An instructional video on how to write a limerick or a haiku poem. Web Links The Gelett Burgess CenterThroughout the year, the advisory council at the Burgess Center reviews books for children looking for family-friendly books that will help students … Continue reading →

Making Money Grow

Some people say money grows on trees. The sad truth is that it does NOT grow on trees. This week, Kid Scoop looks at some fun ways kids can earn money. Continue reading →

Flying Discs

Inventions come in all shapes and sizes. See how a pie tin became a toy in this week’s Kid Scoop. But, wait, there’s more – Kid Scoop also reports on games you can play with this toy. Don’t miss out on the fun! Continue reading →

Animal Mummies

Check out Kid Scoop and unwrap the mysteries of animal mummies! Continue reading →

Let’s Stop Littering!

Litter is a huge problem around the world. Become a part of the No Litter Generation. Continue reading →

Back to School Road Safety

As children return to school, road safety awareness could save lives. Kid Scoop gives kids and families a heads up about staying safe! Continue reading →

Underwater Schools

Underwater schools are different from schools in your town. This week Kid Scoop takes the plunge to learn about underwater schools. Continue reading →

Jacques Cousteau

This week, Kid Scoop readers meet Jacque Cousteau, the famous underwater explorer who introduced people around the world to the amazing underwater world. He also worked to protect the planet’s oceans. Continue reading →