This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Let’s Go Bananas

Jessi and Squeaks are getting ready to make some delicious banana bread, but did you know that bananas aren’t your typical fruit? Web Links Banana NICE CreamIt’s smooth, sweet and healthy. Try making this with an adult in your life. … Continue reading

Rachel Carson

In this video, learn about Rachel Carson’s achievements. A writer and marine biologist, Carson educated people about nature’s ecosystems. She also warned against the overuse of chemical pesticides. In her bestseller, Silent Spring, Carson urged people to consider the consequences … Continue reading

Snails

Jessi and Squeaks look at some amazing creatures that they found in their garden: snails and slugs! Continue reading

What Happens in the Spring?

Learn all about Spring in this video for kids as explore what happens in this exciting season! Continue reading

Febold Feboldson

Watch and listen to the story of Febold Feboldson on video! Continue reading

World’s Largest Rodent

Listen to this story of friendship with colorful animations. Continue reading

Counting Money

The best way to teach money literacy is by practice. By clicking and dragging coins and bills students can earn a fish. As they become more adept at counting change, the game increases in difficulty. Continue reading

Women Breaking Records

In the last 130 years, women have made great strides in their ability to play sports, get and stay fit, and enjoy all the health benefits of sports. As women broke barriers in sports, they opened a world of new freedoms for all women. Continue reading

The Letter Z

Discover the zaniness of the letter Z. Continue reading

The Science of the Olympics

A collection of videos that show the science an Olympic athlete needs to know to have an edge and a chance to medal. Continue reading