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What Can a Citizen Do? by Dave Eggers, Illustrated by Shawn Harris
With beautiful illustrations and rhyming text, this is a book about what citizenship—good citizenship—means. Across the course of several seemingly unrelated but ultimately connected actions by different children, we watch how kids turn a lonely island into a community—and watch … 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
Piñatas
Colorful piñatas from Kid Scoop News readers. Continue reading
Reduce Food Waste with Fun Recipes!
Food waste going into landfills creates methane gas, wastes water and wastes money. One way to reduce food waste is to come up with some clever ways to cook with leftovers. 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
Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World by Laurie Lawlor and Laura Beingessner
Rachel Carson’s writings helped spark the global environmental movement which would eventually lead to the establishment of Earth Day. In celebration of Earth Day, this is a beautifully illustrated book about Rachel Carson’s life to share with your children. It … Continue reading
Introducing Your Kids To Poetry
Reading poetry aloud with your children helps them fall in love with words and gives them the tools they need to become enthusiastic readers. By emphasizing the sound and rhythm of language, poetry builds children’s phonemic awareness, or sensitivity to … Continue reading
Your Local Library!
Remember—there are thousands of FREE books waiting for you and your child at the local library! Simply visit and sign up for a FREE library card. Most libraries also offer books in different languages and even classes that teach English.
Make a Story Map
Try this fun way to help your young author write a story. Continue reading
Indoor Fun for Cold Winter Days
If it is too cold to go outside, you can find plenty of fun things do inside! Here are activities that will keep your kids active and having fun, even if the weather prevents playing outdoors. Continue reading
