This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Message in a Bottle

Over the years, people have found bottles washed up on the shore with messages from people miles and years away. This week’s Kid Scoop looks at some of these notes. Continue reading

Jellyfish

Be mesmerized as you watch these beautiful jellyfish swim. Continue reading

Baby Squirrels Nesting

Watch as the mother squirrel builds the nest and then the camera goes inside to view the tiny baby squirrels. Continue reading

Día de los Muertos

The Mexican Day of the Dead holiday is now celebrated in many states. Learn how this is a time not to be scared, but to celebrate and remember. Continue reading

Smokey Bear

Smokey Bear has been around for 75 years and his message is as relevant today as it was 75 years ago. Learn more about Smokey. Continue reading

Fact and Opinion

Start a discussion about Fact and Opinion. This is an important way to learn the difference between what people might say and what are the facts.t Continue reading

Classic Outdoor Games

What could be more fun on a clear, fall day than some outdoor games to keep you moving and laughing. Continue reading

Talk About Teasing

When you see bullying, there are safe things you can do to make it stop. Continue reading

A History of Lunchboxes

How people carry their lunches to school has changed over time. This article is filled with pictures of the lunch box collection at the Smithsonian Museum. Take a look with your parents or grandparents to see if they recognize any of these. Continue reading

Sea Turtles

Seven different species of sea turtles roam the world’s oceans. Sea turtles can live to a great age but more and more their lives are endangered by the impact of humans on their ocean environments. Continue reading