This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Love Your Body

Learn how to keep yourself healthy by discovering your heart rate doing different exercises. See how Ruby’s heart rate changes when she does different activities. Web Links Kids’ HealthKids’ Health answers lots of questions about your heart—what it does, how … Continue reading

Groundhog Day

February 2 is Groundhog Day. Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow and bring us six more weeks of winter? Continue reading

Kindness is Healthy

Feeling down? Scientists say being kind to others can make you feel better. Continue reading

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Life’s most persistent question is “What are you doing to help others?” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Find volunteer opportunities in your area to make Monday, January 16, a day on and not a day off. Web Links Points of … Continue reading

Roman Numerals

What are Roman Numerals (or numbers)? This week we explore the world of numbers. Continue reading

Polar Bears

Watch a Polar Bear mom and her newborn cubs in their den. Continue reading

Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses

Want to create your own gingerbread house but don’t want the mess? Here’s a way! Continue reading

Santa Answers All

The wonderful world of Santa Claus with lots of Christmas games and activities, an advent calendar, tales and stories, coloring pages and crafts. Web Links Track SantaCount down to Christmas and watch as Santa wends his way around the world. … Continue reading

Ice Hockey

Watch this video to get the scoop on Hockey! Continue reading

The Nutcracker

This week, take a virtual trip into the land of sugar plum fairies, the Mouse King and other dancing treats. Enjoy The Nutcracker! Continue reading