This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Word Press Freedom Day

The United Nations declared May 3rd to be World Press Freedom Day. The purpose is to raise awareness of the importance to a democracy of a free press. Continue reading

Children’s Day

In Mexico, Children’s Day is celebrated on April 30th. There are no classes so schools organize special events and treats for children. Continue reading

Jobs Powered by the Sun

One of the fastest needs and growing jobs is that of a technician for solar power. This week’s Kid Scoop Career page explains some of what the job entails. Continue reading

The Bunny Buddies Are Back

Find a buddy to do the puzzles on this page together. If the page looks hard, find someone older to help. If it looks easy, find a younger buddy who might enjoy the page. Continue reading

World of Worms

Worms fulfill a very important role in our environment. This week’s Kid Scoop tells you why. Continue reading

What are your 4Rs?

The growing awareness of the need to recycle means that we can all make choices that will help the planet. This week’s Kid Scoop relates the damage done by discarded plastics in the ocean. Continue reading

Dorothy Butler Gilliam

Hard work, perseverance, determination are all among the characteristics of Dorothy Gilliam in her quest to become a reporter. She was the first black woman reporter for The Washington Post. Continue reading

Riddles

Riddles often pose clever and intriguing brain teasers for you to work out the answer. Continue reading

Shamrocks

Wear green and take part in festivities to mark St. Patrick’s Day. Although it began in Ireland, it is now celebrated in countries all around the world. Continue reading

Oil and Water

These things will never combine. Perform a cool experiment to discover what happens when you mix oil and water. Continue reading