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Outdoor Bill of Rights
Everyone’s heard of the Constitution’s Bill of Rights, right? Kid Scoop’s version challenges young explorers to have fun in the summer and spend some time outdoors. What “articles” are in Kid Scoop’s Outdoor Bill of Rights? Activities include earning merits … Continue reading
Silly Summer Games
Host your own summer Olympics with this crazy collection of cool games that are sure to attract some neighborhood athletes! Inspired by the competition in Brazil, you’ll create your own series of events from an Ice Cream Race to a … Continue reading
Summer Activities
Warm summer weather easily beckons families outdoors for games and activities. Playing outside is a great way to stay in shape, and making time for fitness that feels more like a game than exercise is a summer bonus. This issue … Continue reading
Summer Jobs For Kids
School’s out and summer’s almost here. Now’s the time to turn learning into earning! Young entrepreneurs will love launching their own neighborhood business during warm summer months, where their math and language skills can be put to work while they … Continue reading
Summer Reading
Meet Jim the Librarian who’s anxious to take you on a tour of your local library where you’ll discover the magic of summer reading. Books come in all shapes, sizes, and genres—from mystery to history, from biography to page-turning adventures … Continue reading
Summertime Brain Builders
Summertime brings a break from school, but not from learning! Exercising your brain is just as important for good health as swimming, hiking or running in the summer sun. You won’t be lifting weights or doing jumping jacks to build … Continue reading
Summertime Fairs
Years ago when most American families lived on farms, grew their own crops and raised animals, an enjoyable tradition was the summertime country fair. Families hitched up the horses, mules or oxen to their wagons and loaded good to sell, … Continue reading
Sunburns
Summer brings bright warm mornings, sun drenched afternoons on the beach, and—if you’re not careful—painful sunburn from too much time outdoors. What happens to your skin while you’re splashing or playing that causes your body to reddest, blister, or tan? … Continue reading
Water Park Fun
One fun way to cool off on a scorching summer day is to take a trip to a water park. Kids love the thrill of sliding down water soaked tubes to splash in the cool pool at ride’s end. Twists … Continue reading
Water Safety
Who doesn’t love to splash in swimming pools, lakes, rivers and streams on hot summer days? We all do! So it’s very important that we remember the importance of water safety. Knowing ways to avoid danger, prevent injuries and steer … Continue reading
