This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Sports Surprise!

Meet a Champion Speed Puzzler! Continue reading

The Gift of Reading

It’s cold, wet and windy and what could be better than curling up with a book, comic or a newspaper to read? Continue reading

Flightless Birds

When you think of birds, you probably think of them soaring gracefully through the sky or high into the treetops. But there are many species of flightless birds. Continue reading

Don’t Forget To Vote

Elections are just around the corner and here are some great resources to help students understand the process and what actually happens on Election Day. Continue reading

The Skeleton Dance

Watch “The Skeleton Dance.” This classic Silly Symphony cartoon was directed by Walt Disney back in 1929. Continue reading

A Little Respectful SPOT

What does it mean to be RESPECTFUL? Being RESPECTFUL tells people you not only care about them but also about yourself! Join a cute little yellow SPOT as he shows all the different ways to be respectful to people, places and things. Continue reading

Facts About Potatoes

Whether you’re a fan of Mr./Mrs. Potato Head or you just can’t pass up a bag of chips, watch this video to learn some of the best Facts About Potatoes you probably didn’t know. Continue reading

Money Talks

Watch a video full of fun, sometimes funny, idioms and what they mean. Continue reading

Safe on the Playground

Spending time at the playground is a great way to have fun and get lots of exercise, too. But it’s important to keep safety on your mind at all times. How safe is your local playground? Continue reading

Make Recycled Paper

Learn how paper is made. Working together, student teams make their own paper. This activity introduces students to recycling: what it is, its value and benefits, and how it affects their lives. Continue reading