This Week in Kid Scoop

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

Pelicans

Follow along on the wing tips of brown pelicans as they fly over the Pacific in search of food. Web Links All About BirdsInformation here on migration, habitat, food, nesting, behavior, conservation and fun facts about this “comically elegant” bird. … Continue reading

Re-invention

Become an inventor by completing the device to deliver lunch. Then come up with your own inventions. Web Links Kid InventorsKids are often natural inventors. Learn about toy inventions, kid inventors and more and how you can go about making … Continue reading

The Science of Baseball

It’s the bottom of the ninth and your team is 2 runs down. Can you come back and win the game? Web Links Play Baseball against your computerAdd up the roll of the dice to see how far you can … Continue reading

Love the Skin You’re In

You couldn’t live without the skin you’re in. Find out what’s going on under the surface in the skin video. Web Links Science for KidsScience for Kids video shows how the layers of your skin work together to protect your … Continue reading

Laughter Around the World

Over 1,200 jokes here submitted by kids. Web Links World Laughter DayMay 4 was World Laughter Day – a Global Movement for Health, Joy and World Peace. There are now 6,000 Laughter Clubs in more than 65 countries. 10 Ways … Continue reading

Fun With Junk

The junk monster is on the loose spreading trash everywhere. Help clean up the streets by putting the trash into the correct recycling bin. Web Links Cyber OlympicsPick three Cyberchase players that you think will be the fastest and race … Continue reading

Blood

This great video shows how blood is pumped by your heart and circulates through your body. Web Links Types of Blood VesselsDifferent types of blood vessels throughout the body. What’s Flowing Through Your VeinsHere’s a fun quiz to help you … Continue reading

Fitness Fun

Scavenger hunt, fitness challenge, move mixer and games that will get you moving, this site has a selection to help you be active and fit. Web Links Fitness BlenderA 25-minute video showing how you can gently workout at home. Nutrition … Continue reading

Swimming Race

Swim against your opponents and beat their time to become world champion. Web Links Safe SwimmingSafety in water is important whether you’re at the beach, a lake or at a swimming pool. Kidshealth has all the important information you need … Continue reading

All About the Heart for Kids

This animation will help you learn how the heart works and how blood is pumped through your body. Web Links Activities for KidsThe American Heart Association has a site that helps kids and families live heart-healthy lives. Sections cover their … Continue reading