November 2026 Issue is Here

“There is no Frigate like a Book / To take us Lands away.”
– Emily Dickinson

Here are your links to the November 2026 Kid Scoop News Scavenger Hunts:

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Happy November, teachers! Let the cozy classroom fun begin!

This time of year always feels a little special. The days are cooler, the leaves are changing, and there are so many sweet little moments to enjoy with our students. November is a wonderful time to slow down, have some fun, and celebrate curiosity, kindness and thankfulness in the classroom.

Wishing you a month full of learning, laughter, and lots of happy moments with your students!

What’s Inside the November 2026 Issue?

This month, students will learn about elephants in America, fall leaves, football science, sharks, Veterans Day, and the Founding Fathers. The issue also includes Thanksgiving games, saving money, healthy foods, drawing, puzzles, and lots of fun ways to learn.

Articles and activities include:

• News: Elephants in America
  Students will discover how 100 life sized elephant sculptures made from lantana traveled across the United States. They will learn how artists in India are turning this invasive weed into something beautiful while creating jobs and helping protect elephant habitats.
• Spotlight: Turkey Day Tournament
  Students can challenge a friend or family member to Thanksgiving themed games and brain twisters.
• Health: Secondhand Smoke
  Students will learn what secondhand smoke is and why breathing it can be harmful, especially for children. Activities include uncovering how many poisons are found in secondhand smoke, finding unhealthy things in a messy restaurant, and learning how cigarette litter can harm animals and the environment.
• Science: Fall Leaves
  Why do leaves change color? Students will learn how sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, and chlorophyll help plants make food, and what happens when shorter fall days cause the green color in leaves to disappear.
• STEM: The Aerodynamics in Football
  Students will explore the science behind a football’s unusual shape and learn how spin, gravity, air flow, and lift affect the way it travels. They will also discover how aerodynamics helps everything from footballs to airplanes move through the air.
• Animal: Sharks
  Students will meet several kinds of sharks and discover how their shapes, markings, and teeth can be different.
• Activity Calendar
  November’s calendar is full of reading, kindness, family activities, gratitude, and seasonal fun. Students can honor veterans, celebrate Native American Heritage Month, practice recycling, explore geography, prepare for Thanksgiving, and complete 20 minutes of reading each day.
• History: Veterans Day and the Founding Fathers
  Students will learn how Armistice Day became Veterans Day and why November 11 is a day to honor those who have served. They will also learn who the Founding Fathers were and how they helped shape the United States.
• Animal: Meet the Elephant
  Students will compare African and Asian elephants and discover differences in their ears, skin, backs, and trunks. They will also explore some surprising elephant facts, solve patterns, and find the one false statement about these amazing animals.
• Money Matters: The Joy of Saving
  Students will follow Fritter as he tries to save enough money for an electric race track. They can practice setting a savings goal, tracking spending, deciding what expenses they could skip, and making a savings plan of their own.
• Food: Carrots
  Students will dig into fun carrot facts, including the surprising truth about baby carrots and how carrots grow.
• Parent Scoop
  This month’s Parent Scoop shares ideas for healthy habits, including proper hand washing and the “Vampire Cough” for covering coughs and sneezes. Families can also explore how attitude affects the way we see situations.
• Early Learners
  Young children will practice the letter H, the number 8, counting, letter recognition, beginning sounds, and simple word building.

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Cozy Up With a Good Book

November is a great month to slow down and make reading feel cozy and special. Try setting aside 20 minutes each day for family reading time. Let your child choose the book, find a comfy spot, and read together without rushing. When you finish, ask what part they liked best, what surprised them, or what they think might happen next.

You can also try a family story night and share stories from your own childhood. It is a simple way to connect reading, storytelling, and family memories. Little routines like these can help children build confidence, strengthen comprehension, and most importantly, enjoy reading as something special you do together.

A few minutes of reading each day can inspire a lifetime of curiosity.

Thank you for helping us inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young readers.