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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
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
Imagine being left behind on a small island when your family and friends all get into a boat and sail away. In the Newberry Award-Winning book, Island of the Blue Dolphins, that is exactly what happens to Karana, an Indian … Continue reading
Holiday Gathering Fun Facts Game
Holiday gatherings are a chance for children to learn about their family history and even get information about how historical events have impacted their families. It is a time to foster conversations that promote family bonding as well as support … 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
Frindle by Andrew Clements
Frindle is a book about a young boy who invents a word. That may not sound like a great premise for a book – but I can assure you it is. This was a favorite read aloud in my third-grade … Continue reading
Candy Math
After a night of trick-or-treating on Halloween, let your goblins, ghosts, witches and what-evers dump their candy on the floor and do some counting and sorting. If you are up for the late-night challenge, make a graph of the different … Continue reading
There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! by Lucille Colandro, Illustrated by Jared Lee
In a Halloween-themed twist on the classic “Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly,” the old lady manages to swallow a bat, owl, cat, ghost, goblin, and even a wizard. If you enjoy this book, ask your local librarian to help … Continue reading
The Gift of Time is a Treat
Often for children, the biggest treat is to spend time with their parents. To have the undivided attention of a parent or grandparent is all too often a rare treat in these busy times. Kid Scoop News can make it … Continue reading
Paper John, Story and pictures by David Small
Paper John lives by the sea. He makes paper toys, boats, flowers, kites and more. Everything in his house is made of paper! He rescues a little man tangled in his fishing lines and makes him a paper bed. The … Continue reading
Grow a Reader
Words are everywhere. Think of every word as a chance to help your child become a better reader. Look for words on signs, maps, billboards, food packages, money and birthday cards. Point out words to your child wherever you see … Continue reading
