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Sweets are a sweet part of Valentine’s Day celebrations—but too much candy can be a health challenge! This issue offers a scientific and fun solution by using candy for some … Continue reading →

Financial Literacy is a must for students to be smart consumers and understand how economics affects their lives. When the topic is money, suddenly students find math interesting and relevant. … Continue reading →

A sign of strong money management skills is the ability to live within your means and stick to a budget. Good planning means accounting for taxes, too—those extra funds added … Continue reading →

Great leaders set examples for others to follow and often solve problems in peaceful and non-violent ways. Martin Luther King, Jr., was such a leader. In his spirit, we can … Continue reading →

Some say the great American scientist George Washington Carver invented peanut butter. Others say it was invented in 1890 when St. Louis doctor Percy L. Crosby, created it to give … Continue reading →

Climb into our Kid Scoop time machine and set the dial for 77 million years ago. Step out into a strange land and meet the largest dinosaur that ever walked … Continue reading →

Everyone loves a good mystery! Clues, intrigue, evidence and critical thinking all play a role in solving investigations. In this issue two young sleuths solve the mystery of the broken … Continue reading →

Cold weather brings activities indoors, and the holidays provide extra inspiration for arts and crafts time. Blending creativity with language arts and math is a winning combination for learning while … Continue reading →

Legend tells us Santa’s reindeer play an important role during the holiday season, although most children don’t live where reindeer roam. In this issue students will read about unique physical … Continue reading →

This issue highlights the Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for Kids and tells budding ornithologists how they, as “citizen scientists,” can participate in an important annual task to help monitor … Continue reading →