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Eggs-perts Suggest Protein for Breakfast
Mornings are a busy time for every parent. But don’t let your kids skip breakfast—or your child’s grades could be affected. Evidence suggests that eating breakfast helps kids learn. After fasting all night, a developing body (and brain) needs a … Continue reading
Best Way to Avoid Colds and the Flu
Kid Scoop has a video and printable activity pages that help instill the message about hand washing being a simple step kids and parents can take each day to reduce the risk of getting sick. You can watch the video … Continue reading
A Kid’s Guide to Drawing Cartoon Animals
The Kid Scoop team is proud to announce our new book! Step-by-step, little by little, learn how to draw cartoon animals—from cute panda bears and giant gorillas to slippery snakes and cuddly cats. Trace each step until the animal is … Continue reading
October is Fire Safety Month
Fire departments around the country encourage people to test their smoke alarms this month. Let your kids test your smoke detectors with you. This helps to build a habit they will take into their adulthood. Family Home Fire Drill In … Continue reading
No Dragons for Tea by Jean E. Pendziwol
While out for a walk with her mom, a little girl has the surprise of her life. She meets a real, live, fire-breathing dragon! Now this dragon is nothing to be afraid of—in fact, he’s so friendly that she invites … Continue reading
How to Encourage Daily Reading
Many studies have shown that reading is critical to school success. Beginning in kindergarten, if your child reads 20 minutes a day at home, he or she will have read (or heard) 1.8 million words per year, totaling 851 hours … Continue reading
Sammy’s Great Escape (Molly Mac series) by Marty Kelley
Molly Mac’s dream of becoming a famous animal trainer may come true! But only if her parents let her watch the class hamster for the weekend. When Molly finally brings the hamster home, he disappears! Will Molly and her best … Continue reading
Walking or Biking to School for Healthier Habits
Walking and bicycling to school enables children to incorporate the regular physical activity they need each day while also forming healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Regular physical activity helps children build strong bones, muscles and joints, and it … Continue reading
Your Local Newspaper
A subscription to your local newspaper is good for your kids! Research shows that children who come from homes where people subscribe to and read the newspaper score higher on reading tests! Boost Skills and Bond! Here are some fun … Continue reading
Read for Life
One surprisingly important thing a family can do to boost their child’s skill and love of reading is to subscribe to the local newspaper. It doesn’t cost much and has something for everyone. It helps your child learn about their … Continue reading
