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Family Time: A Time to Talk
The holidays bring families together. This is a great opportunity for children to learn about their family history and even get information about how historical events have impacted their families. This promotes family bonding as well as support your child’s … Continue reading
Gifts From the Heart (Not From the Wallet)
The spirit of the holidays is about giving, not spending money. Although at times, this becomes hard to remember. Here is a tip from the Kid Scoop News Librarian on a cool way to give gifts that warm the heart … Continue reading
Read Your Local Newspaper With Your Child
A newspaper has more than news. It provides pictures and information about your community that is hard to find anywhere else. Look through a newspaper with your child—it will foster discussions and improve your child’s reading skills. Here is a … Continue reading
The Thanksgiving Story by Alice Dalgliesh
In this festive Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, Alice Dalgiesh brings to life the origin of the Thanksgiving holiday for readers of all ages. Giles, Constance and Damaris Hopkins are all passengers aboard the crowded Mayflower, journeying to the New World … Continue reading
After Dinner Blackout Bingo
After dinner, take a stroll around your neighborhood with friends or family members. On this walk, each of you take one of the cards below and cross out items as you see them. First one to black out the card … Continue reading
The Artful Year by Jean Van’t Hul
Celebrating the holidays by making crafts together provides a wonderful opportunity to help your child with important reading skills such as following directions as well as math skills such as measuring and estimating. And it is a time to talk … Continue reading
Back to School Success Plan
Use Kid Scoop News to talk about going back to school with your child. Together, read the “10 Easy Steps to a Better School Year” article on page 3 of the September issue. Ask your child how he or she … Continue reading
Have Fun With Reading
When my children were playing youth sports, the coaches wore t-shirts that said, “Coaches Coach and Parents Cheer!” I believe in this same philosophy when it comes to reading. Let the teachers be the teachers. Parents get the great role … Continue reading
Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas By Jeanne Walker Harvey
As a child in Georgia, Alma Thomas loved to spend time outside, soaking up the colors around her. Her parents filled their home with color and creativity despite the injustices they faced. After the family moved to Washington DC, Alma … Continue reading
The Seed of a Story
A news story starts with the “seed” of an idea called a “lead.” It tells who, what, when and where. Read a news story with your child and identify the lead. Write the facts in the lead on the picture … Continue reading
