This Week in Kid Scoop

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

How did people discover chocolate?

The Aztecs believed it was a gift from their god, called Quetzalcoatl. Listen to the book “Blue Frog, The Legend of Chocolate” by Dianne De Las Casas, read aloud by Rene Nolte. Continue reading

Draw a Turkey

Draw a Turkey with Kid Scoop Artist, Jeff Schinkel! Continue reading

Funny Flyers

Wait until you see just how adorable this flying squirrel is—and how far it can glide! Continue reading

Wedges

Do you know what a wedge is? Or what makes one? Get answers to these, and many more questions and understand how important this simple machine is to us. Continue reading

Celebrate Veterans Day

Why do we celebrate Veterans Day? Has it always been called Veterans Day? How are Veterans Day and Memorial Day different? Watch this history cartoon about Veterans Day and find out! Continue reading

Blue Ribbons for All

Listen to the story of Sparky and the Magic Blue Ribbon, the story of how children brought love to the world. Author and founder of Blue Ribbons Worldwide reads her book aloud to YOU. Continue reading

Halloween Science Experiments

Exploding pumpkins? An audience covered in toilet paper streamers? Scientist Kevin Delaney visits “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” with some fun and amazing Halloween science experiments. Continue reading

Family Tree

What is a family tree? Watch this video to find out! Continue reading

Hedgehogs

15 Facts About Hedgehogs. Continue reading

Play Money Bingo

Get ready to count money. Play Money BINGO! Choose to count coins, bills, or both! Find the right amount on the bingo board. Can you win bingo and get all 20 Bingo Bugs? Play and find out! Continue reading