This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Just So Stories

Rudyard Kipling’s explanations of animal characteristics are always imaginative. The tale this week tells of how the camel got its hump. Continue reading

Extreme Butterfly Facts

The Monarch butterfly makes an incredible journey twice a year. Continue reading

The Tiger’s Stripes

Watch and enjoy this folktale from Vietnam that comes up with an idea of how tiger got stripes. Continue reading

How Bear Lost His Tale

Some tall tales are adapted throughout the world and adopted by different cultures. How the bear lost its tail is one such. Continue reading

Summer Activities

After more than a year when we’ve all been cooped up inside, it’s time to get up and get outside and have some summer fun. Kid Scoop has lots of fresh ideas for outdoor activities this summer. Continue reading

Shop Local

Shopping locally makes sense in so many ways—from supporting your local businesses to reducing your carbon footprint. Continue reading

Pecos Bill

America’s most beloved cowboy, Pecos Bill, provides a hilarious introduction to the charm of Tall Tales. Continue reading

Hidden Sugar

Discovering that sugar can be hidden in everyday beverages and learning to read nutrition labels can set your growing food detective on a healthier lifetime path. Continue reading

Food Chain

Food chains and web webs are found in all our nature communities. Continue reading

Adam Rubin

Dragons and tacos make a phenomenal combination that children love. This week, a kindergarten class came up with some interesting questions for the author, Adam Rubin. Continue reading