This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Albatross

Meet the Albatrosses at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Continue reading

Meet the Walrus

Watch this National Geographic video about the amazing walrus. Continue reading

Humuhumunukunukuapua’a

Meet the little fish with a really long name! Continue reading

Creatures That Glow

Shiny spotlights on fish heads. Flashing worms. Squids that shoot out glowing ink. They have no plugs, no wires or batteries. What makes them glow? Continue reading

Sunken Treasure

Find out about some of the most famous Sunken Treasures! Continue reading

Plankton

These tiny, often microscopic creatures, drift in both fresh and ocean waters. Many larger animals feed on them but they also have a role in creating the oxygen we breathe. Continue reading

Stars of the Sea

Sea Stars are unique underwater creatures. They don’t have skeletons and they have an unusual way of consuming their prey. This week’s Kid Scoop is all about sea stars. Continue reading

Rays

The “bats” of the ocean appear to fly underwater. In generals they are gentle creatures, but some have venom-tipped spines that can be deadly. This week’s Kid Scoop page is all about Rays. Continue reading

Outdoor Bill of Rights

Three cheers for summer—longer days and time to play out with friends, visit interesting places, read a good book and enjoy the great outdoors. This week’s Kid Scoop page has a wealth of outdoor activities. Continue reading

Strike Up the Band

Lots of ideas for making music and instruments on this week’s Strike Up the Band page. Continue reading