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Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall
This charming, beautifully illustrated book shows younger readers the story of a lighthouse keeper devoted to protecting ships at sea. But it is also an appreciation of the passage of time of a young family living in isolation. As she … Continue reading
Help Your Child Read with “Think Alouds”
When you share books with your children, they learn to think and act like good readers—without even knowing it! You can help them get even more from reading time when you talk to them as you read. Children learn when … Continue reading
Eco Kids Self-Sufficiency Handbook by Artie Knapp
A new book, Eco Kids Self-Sufficiency Handbook: STEAM Projects to Help Kids Make a Difference, can help children learn self-sufficiency that is good for the planet but also good for their futures. This timely book encourages children aged 7 to14 … Continue reading
Get Caught Reading in Front of Your Kids
Every day the things you choose to do, or not do, are lessons for your children. The adage, “Do what I say, not as I do,” simply doesn’t work when it comes to effective parenting, no matter how often parents … Continue reading
President Taft is Stuck in the Bath! by Mac Barnett
George Washington crossed the Delaware River in the dead of night. Abraham Lincoln saved the Union. And President William Howard Taft, a man of great stature—well, he got stuck in a bathtub. Now how did he get unstuck? Author Mac … Continue reading
Play “Find the Question!”
Find and read an article in which a reporter interviews someone. What questions did the reporter ask the person being interviewed? Can you think of new questions to ask this person? Quick Tip: Did you know that children who come … Continue reading
April is Time to Celebrate Planet Earth
The amount of trash Americans toss has almost tripled since 1960. Today, Americans generate more than 250 million tons of trash each year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This graphic shows how much trash, per person, is in landfills … Continue reading
Adjective Search
Have your child look through the newspaper for five or more adjectives that describe the women featured in this month’s Kid Scoop News. Continue reading
Power in My Pen: A Snippet of the Life of Ida B. Wells by Louie T. McClain II
This beautifully illustrated book tells about more than the events in Ida B. Wells’ life. It is infused with the messages that guided her life as a journalist. Step into the world of Ida B. Wells as she uses her … Continue reading
March is Women’s History Month
On page 3 of this month’s Kid Scoop News, you and your child can read about a museum that features women in history. It is called the National Women’s History Museum. Teacher, Teacher Have fun with your child by doing … Continue reading
