This Week in Kid Scoop

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

The Adventure of Flight

This biographic video takes the viewer from the details of Amelia’s childhood, through her life and to the theories and final search for her in the Pacific. Web Links A Famous FirstWatch news video of Amelia Earhart and the celebrations … Continue reading

Snake Fakes

Not all snakes can inflict a lethal bite. Watch these snakes to see how they fool their predators into believing they are dangerous. Web Links Snake FactsThis page has everything from how a snake detects movement through vibrations, how it … Continue reading

Build a Leprechaun Trap

How would you build a Leprechaun trap? Here are some examples we found on the web. Web Links St. Patrick’s Day Science ProjectsSteve Spangler’s science pages have lots of great science projects with a St. Patrick’s Day twist. Turn pennies … Continue reading

MasterChef Junior Champion

The end of the MasterChef Junior show brought the exciting moment when the winner was announced. Web Links Recipes!Find kids cooking recipes that are easy, quick and cheap. Search for fun recipes for cooking with kids including kids healthy cooking … Continue reading

Parrots

Kid Scoop artist Jeff Schinkel shows you how to draw a parrot. View the steps and get a printable PDF here. Web Links World Parrots TrustCool facts, picture gallery and fun games, trivia, puzzles and an area for Teachers. Parrots … Continue reading

The Science of the Games

NBC Learn, in partnership with the National Science Foundation, unravels the science and math behind the Olympic Winter Games. Web Links Meet the Mascots and visit their home! All Kinds of Winter Olympics Activities Official 2014 Winter Olympics Site 2014 … Continue reading

Winter Games Mascots

From Innsbruck in 1976 to Sochi in 2014, learn about the Winter Olympic mascots with drawings, soft toys and fun facts.

The Underground Railroad

Follow a slave along the Underground Railroad, a network of hiding places and brave people who helped guide runaway slaves north to freedom. Web Links The Underground Railroad: The JourneyFreedom along the path of the Underground Railroad means a hard, … Continue reading

Year of the Horse

Follow Kid Scoop artist Jeff Schinkel’s step-by-step instructions and learn how to draw a horse for Chinese New Year. View the steps and get a printable PDF here. Web Links Chinese New Year Crafts and Games FREE Online, Interactive Chinese … Continue reading

Weather Games

Welcome to Weather Games, where you’ll find loads of puzzles, games, photos and lots of other cool weather stuff! If you love the weather and you’re ready to get your game on, this is the place for you. Web Links … Continue reading