This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Lions

The video shows the cubs at the San Diego zoo playing, fighting and posing for tourists’ cameras. Web Links In the WildCheck out these stunning photographs of lions in the wild and then go to Mission Animal Rescue and print … Continue reading

Tadpoles

This video, with two young boys as your hosts, shows each stage as the tadpoles turn into frogs. Web Links How to Raise TadpolesHere’s what you need to know if you’re about to raise your own tadpoles. More on Raising … Continue reading

India

This video uses sand to make a simple rangoli. But you could do the same with colored pens or pencils on paper. Web Links Great website about India created by a teacherThis website has lots of interesting facts and information … Continue reading

Newspaper Sports

Our Kid Scoop News Young Reporter Jadon Bosarge, was on the spot for the first ever College Football Playoff Championship Game. His press pass access gave him the chance to interview players from both teams. Read his full report. Web … Continue reading

Goods and Services

Pick an item you want to buy and then choose the amount of change to make the purchase. Web Links Change GameGet as much money in your piggy bank as possible by figuring out the correct change. This game can … Continue reading

President’s Day

What would you do if you were the President for a day? The PBS Kids Democracy Project has a game where you can find out. Click on the graphic and then answer the questions. Web Links Presidents Day Games and … Continue reading

Annie Christmas

This PDF contains the story of Annie Christmas and how she saved the riverboat, Belle during a storm. The read-aloud story comes with a lesson plan and activity pages. Web Links The LegendThe legend of Annie Christmas is told by … Continue reading

Freedom Fighter

Our Friend, Martin This 1998 animated movie has two boys traveling back in time to meet and learn the lessons of Martin Luther King. Web Links I Have a Dream“I am happy to join with you today in what will … Continue reading

Tree Rings

The rings of a tree are nature’s way of marking the passage of time. The Arbor Day Foundation visuals explain the growth of a tree. Web Links Dr. Douglas FirFill in the report correctly and you can become an official … Continue reading

Hanukkah

From Hanukkah (Chanukah) basics to kosher recipes and including interactive games, videos and activities, this site has everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah. Web Links Dreidel SpinHere’s a explanation of the symbols on a dreidel and an interactive game where … Continue reading