This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Ecobricks

People around the world are using plastic to make bricks for building furniture, walls and even entire buildings. Continue reading →

Spring Around the World

In this video, learn all about aspects of the spring months such as seasonal changes in weather and spring around the world. Continue reading →

Types of Caves

Find out how some funny-acting cows led to the discovery of a famous cave. It’s all on Kid Scoop this week! Continue reading →

World’s Largest Bee

For nearly 40 years, the world’s biggest bee was thought to be extinct. In 2019, one was found in Indonesia. The scientists who found it called it a “flying bulldog.” Find out why on this week’s Kid Scoop! Continue reading →

How to Write a News Article

News articles are designed to relate the news. The article is written to inform readers. It is factual, meant to present information in a quick, digestible form. This video explains the elements of writing a newspaper article. Watch the video and then write your own article! Continue reading →

Money Count and Compare

Counting coins can be a tricky concept but here is a fun way to practice. Continue reading →

Mountain to Monument

This week Kid Scoop introduces students to two large monuments carved out of the Black Hills, mountains located in South Dakota. Continue reading →

Meet Amanda Gorman

Poet to President? This week Kid Scoop introduces readers to Amanda Gorman who is the youngest Inauguration Poet in our country’s history. She has even bigger dreams for her future. Read all about it on this week’s Kid Scoop! Continue reading →

February 17th is National Cabbage Day

February 17th is National Cabbage Day. Celebrate with healthy facts, a quick and yummy recipe, and why Babe Ruth liked cabbage. That and more on this week’s Kid Scoop page! Continue reading →

Snowy Owl

Martin and Chris are hanging out in China with their Giant panda friend Stuffo, when they receive reports of Snowy Owls showing up all over North America. Since these raptors live in the Arctic, it’s up to the Wild Kratts … Continue reading →