This Week in Kid Scoop
Outdoor Bill of Rights
Three cheers for summer—longer days and time to play out with friends, visit interesting places, read a good book and enjoy the great outdoors. This week’s Kid Scoop page has a wealth of outdoor activities. Continue reading
Strike Up the Band
Lots of ideas for making music and instruments on this week’s Strike Up the Band page. Continue reading
Word Press Freedom Day
The United Nations declared May 3rd to be World Press Freedom Day. The purpose is to raise awareness of the importance to a democracy of a free press. Continue reading
Children’s Day
In Mexico, Children’s Day is celebrated on April 30th. There are no classes so schools organize special events and treats for children. Continue reading
Jobs Powered by the Sun
One of the fastest needs and growing jobs is that of a technician for solar power. This week’s Kid Scoop Career page explains some of what the job entails. Continue reading
The Bunny Buddies Are Back
Find a buddy to do the puzzles on this page together. If the page looks hard, find someone older to help. If it looks easy, find a younger buddy who might enjoy the page. Continue reading
World of Worms
Worms fulfill a very important role in our environment. This week’s Kid Scoop tells you why. Continue reading
What are your 4Rs?
The growing awareness of the need to recycle means that we can all make choices that will help the planet. This week’s Kid Scoop relates the damage done by discarded plastics in the ocean. Continue reading
Dorothy Butler Gilliam
Hard work, perseverance, determination are all among the characteristics of Dorothy Gilliam in her quest to become a reporter. She was the first black woman reporter for The Washington Post. Continue reading
Riddles
Riddles often pose clever and intriguing brain teasers for you to work out the answer. Continue reading