Week of June 1
Mosquitoes
Why is it important to tell a female mosquito from a male? Why do mosquito bites itch? Which insect likes to eat mosquitos? Find out the answer to these questions and more on the Kid Scoop Mosquitos page!
Week of June 8
Father’s Day and Flag Day
Civics and history. This week we look at the history of the American flag, which was finished on what we now celebrate as Flag Day. Father’s Day is also around this time, so we provide an easy to make Father’s Day gift idea.
Week of June 15
Summer Journaling
Creating a journal of summer memories and sketches is something your students will treasure for years to come. Kid Scoop provides ideas and inspiration for children to create the book about their lives.
Week of June 22
Get Creative with Collages
Kid Scoop shows children how to use things found around the house and neighborhood to create art. Tips for making collages from a famous collage artist included!
Week of June 29
Celebrate 4th of July: Create a Parade!
A summer of creative fun continues as Kid Scoop provides kids with ideas on how to make their own 4th of July Parade. They can surprise their family and friends with an entertaining show.
Week of July 6
Creative Cooking
Creativity in the kitchen keeps kids reading, doing math, eating right and bonding with family members! This week, Kid Scoop provides healthy and silly recipes such as “Cat-Faced Pizza,” a fruity caterpillar and a field of cauliflower sheep.
Week of July 13
Strike up the band
Musical instruments can be found just about anywhere. This week, Kid Scoop provides ideas for making music with common household items. And introduces a new, BIG, and glorious word—Idiophones! If you don’t know what an idiophone is, read this week’s Kid Scoop!
Week of July 20
Draw Toons
Do you like reading the comics or watching cartoons? Have you ever tried to draw a cartoon on your own? Well, today’s a great time to try a little ’tooning with Kid Scoop’s own artist, Jeff Schinkel.
Week of July 27
Clay Play
After reading the newspaper you can turn it into clay. And, when this clay dries, it is very hard making it a cool way to make gifts and usable items. Kid Scoop shows you how!