This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Hawaiian Folk Tales

The legend stories of the Menehune tell of the little people who lived in the deep forests and hidden valleys of the Hawaiian Islands. Their reputation, apart from their mischief, says they were strong, smart and excellent builders. Continue reading

Fairy Tales

Some of the most famous fairy tales date back for thousands of years. The Cinderella story was said to originate in Ancient China. Continue reading

The Monkey King

The clever and cunning Monkey King was a tale about a monkey born out of a stone. This week’s Kid Scoop tells the tale of this Chinese legend. Continue reading

The Kraken

If you like to be scared read on to learn about the sea monster—the Kraken. Continue reading

Unicorns

There are stories about unicorns throughout the world, but are they real? Continue reading

Kids Talk About Coronavirus

During this special time in our history, it’s important to talk to children, learn their concerns and help them through the stresses of the moment. Continue reading

Lighthouses

Lighthouses come in all different shapes and sizes and throughout the world they serve the purpose to alert ships at sea to the location of the land. Continue reading

World Records—Could You Earn One?

Since 1955, the Guinness Book of Records has documented extremes of nature including the tallest and the largest trees. Continue reading

Working Dogs

Dogs are not just “man’s best friend,” they also perform many important tasks in helping people—from service dogs helping the disabled to police dogs and sheep herding dogs. Continue reading

Arbor Day

What is Arbor Day and how did it get started? Continue reading