This Week in Kid Scoop

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

America’s First Roller Coaster

16th June 1884: America’s first roller coaster, the Switchback Railway, opened at Coney Island Continue reading

Celebrate Independence Day

Here’s a fun video that tells all about the Fourth of July. Continue reading

Phases of the Moon

Does the moon change shape each month? Continue reading

Fancy Web Work

Different spiders weave different kinds of webs. Some spiders don’t weave webs at all. This week, Kid Scoop explores the wacky, and sometimes sticky, world of spider webs. Continue reading

The Story of Father’s Day

Learn the history of Father’s Day. Continue reading

Echinoderms

All about echinoderms. Continue reading

Hand Shadows

Watch as an amazing assortment of people and animals are created with hand shadows. Can you make any of these? Continue reading

Understand Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember those who dies while serving the country. In cemeteries around the country, American flags are placed on the graves and memorials of the fallen. Continue reading

Get Caught Reading

Are you looking for reading recommendations for the summer months? Then just click here for the scoop. Continue reading

Mother’s Day

Show your appreciation for all your mom does for you, or for a special lady in your life. Continue reading