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Yearly Archives: 2020
Read With Your Child: A Hanukkah Read Aloud
Hanukkah begins on Christmas Eve this year. That means people of both the Christian and Jewish faiths will be celebrating at the same time. Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins was a favorite of my boys when they were younger. As … Continue reading
Santa’s “Balloon Beard” Rewards
With the stress and excitement of the holidays, you might find it useful to have a way to reward your children for their good behavior. On a wall or a door, hang a Santa face and make a long beard … Continue reading
Kid Scoop’s Super Silly Jokes for Kids
This has been a year of challenges and stress for many of us. We at Kid Scoop News thought it would be a good time to relax and laugh with some good, clean, silly, sometimes ridiculous jokes! Kid Scoop’s Super … Continue reading
Make Family Talk Fun!
The Pilgrims talked a little differently than we do today. Here are a few examples of Pilgrim words, greetings and phrases that were used back then. Practice them and use them when the family connects for Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Interview
Families may find new ways to get together for Thanksgiving this year. Whether you can meet in person or connect by phone or Zoom, here are some questions for kids to ask the elders in the family. Great conversation starters—wherever … Continue reading
Coronavirus Coloring and Activity Book
The Kid Scoop News team has created a special edition that explains the coronavirus to kids and provides activities designed to promote understanding and safety. Download it here. We wanted to help kids understand what’s going on with the masks, … Continue reading
What’s the best way to keep kids safe online?
Tips from CommonSense.org: The internet can be fun, but it also requires responsibility, so your kid learns how to be a safe, strong digital citizen! What does that mean? They’re learning to: Find fun, cool stuff online. Set limits on … Continue reading
Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story by Shana Keller
Frederick Douglass knew where he was born but not when. He knew his grandmother but not his father. And as a young child, there were other questions, such as, “Why am I a slave?” Answers to those questions might have … Continue reading
How do I engage my child in learning?
Let your child ask YOU questions. The desire to learn starts with curiosity. While our activities are limited during this time of COVID-19, I suggest we tell our children this is a time of curiosity. Let them ask you questions. … Continue reading
Help People Stay Safe by Reminding Them to Wear a Mask
The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley and the Chamber of Sonoma Valley invite you to decorate the picture of the mask on the attached flyer. Simply download the flyer, decorate the drawing of the mask and send it in! Mail … Continue reading
