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Earth Month Scavenger Hunt
Have fun, get outside, get moving and help out the planet by going for a walk to pick up litter in your neighborhood. Play Litter Bingo, with each family member crossing items off the game cards below as you make … Continue reading
Science Fun at Home
Conducting simple and fun science experiments at home boosts your child’s success at school. While working together on an investigation you will be providing experiences that make science familiar in the classroom: Science: Start with a Question: How many nickels … Continue reading
Five Questions for Fake News Detection
The News Literacy Project provides a list of ten questions to assess the likelihood that information is fake news. Continue reading
Half Empty of Half Full?
Some people hate rainy weather. They complain about it and grumble beneath their umbrella. But other people enjoy the rain, knowing it provides fresh water, wildflowers in the spring, fills rivers and lakes. It’s all a matter of one’s attitude. … Continue reading
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF began 72 years ago to help kids who needed more than candy. Since then, children all over America have gone door-to-door on Halloween with UNICEF collection boxes, calling out, “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF!” They have helped to raise … Continue reading
Back-to-School Tips
Easy ways to make it a successful year. The long and lazy summer has come to an end and everything changes in your home. Here’s some tips to help ease the transition: The night before is the time to prepare … Continue reading
Grow a Citizen
5 Ways to Teach Your Child About Democracy A democracy is a government run by the people. Each citizen has a say (or vote) in how the government is run. This is different from a monarchy or dictatorship where one … Continue reading
Slash Your Trash!
This month’s Kid Scoop News is full of information about ways kids and families can protect our planet. One great family project would be to see how much you can cut back on the amount of trash you toss each … Continue reading
It All Adds Up
Pay your child an allowance, in coins. Elementary-aged students need lots of practice counting coins. If their allowance is a dollar, give it in four quarters one time, ten dimes another time, 20 nickels another. Then, start to mix it … Continue reading
Have Fun With Words!
Enjoying words and language expands a child’s vocabulary. A strong vocabulary is the basis of a lifelong love of learning that fosters communication and reading ability. Have some fun with words around your house. Here are some ideas: For one … Continue reading
