SearchTag Archives: holidays
Juneteenth
What is Juneteenth? How is this new federal holiday celebrated? Get the scoop. Continue reading
Celebrate Dads
Not all dads look the same. Not all dads do the same things. But some things about dads are the same world over. This week, find out how dads are the same and different around the world. Continue reading
Spring Around the World
In this video, learn all about aspects of the spring months such as seasonal changes in weather and spring around the world. Continue reading
Kwanzaa
Habari Gani? Do you know what that means? It is the holiday greeting of Kwanzaa. Kid Scoop gets the scoop about this holiday that started in 1966. Don’t miss out on the fun! Continue reading
Holiday High-rise
Frankie is excited about a local Kwanzaa celebration. Watch this cartoon for kids as he talks with his friend Lee, about this African-American and Pan-African celebration and questions like is it an African Christmas, where did Kwanzaa come from and … Continue reading
Do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving?
People around the world celebrate festivals of thanksgiving. While the celebrations look different around the world, one thing they have in common is the recognition of the importance of gratitude. Web Links Thanksgiving In China—Stories to TellChina has stories about … Continue reading
Halloween Science
Steve Spangler has lots of great Halloween science experiments on video but ask your parents before you attempt them. Web Links Kitchen Pantry ScienceGoblin Goo, Bag of Blood, Mad Scientist’s Green Slime, Apple Mummies, Frankenworms—just some of the goodies you … Continue reading
Shamrocks
Wear green and take part in festivities to mark St. Patrick’s Day. Although it began in Ireland, it is now celebrated in countries all around the world. Continue reading
Holiday How to Draw
Why not make your own Christmas cards? Kid Scoop’s own Jeff Schinkel has a whole series of step-by-step guides to drawing Christmas characters. Continue reading
Budgeting for the Holidays
It is an important life skill to learn how to make decisions about money. This week’s Kid Scoop has some guiding principles. Continue reading
