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Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Finish This Story Once upon a time there was a beautiful dragonfly... Friday, July 25, 2008 Add Adjectives The dung beetle walked across the table and onto the plate of pickles. Rewrite this sentence three times adding colorful adjectives. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Cricket Chatter What are crickets saying when they chirp? Make up a conversation between two or more crickets. Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Wonder Words Write a sentence in which most of the words start with the same letter. For example: Betty's brother bought buckets of beetles. Wednesday, July 9, 2008 Wacky Bug Make up a weird and wacky bug, and describe what it looks like, where it lives and what it eats. Wednesday, July 2, 2008 An Ant Vacation Imagine the ants are going on vacation. Where will they go? What will they do? What will they pack? Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Fly on The Wall If you could be a fly on the wall, hearing and watching others without their knowing, where would you go and what would you like to watch? Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Bugs Hall of Fame Research and write three to five facts about a bug you think should be in a Bug Hall of Fame. Wednesday, June 11, 2008 What "bugs" you? What things really bother or "bug" you? How do you deal with these things? Wednesday, June 4, 2008 When I Grow Up What do you want to be when you grow up? Write a paragraph about the job you would like to have one day and why you would be good at it. Friday, May 30, 2008 Best Book of the Summer Tell other kids about a book you think they should read this summer. Have fun describing the details, but don't give away the ending. Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Memorial Day What will you remember most about this past school year? Share your thoughts with other Kid Scoop readers. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 What's the difference? What is the difference between "want" and "need"? Give an example of each by writing about something that you "want" and something that you "need". Wednesday, May 7, 2008 You're the Teacher Write a math word problem for Kid Scoop readers to solve. Be sure to send the answer. Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Junkyard Sports Invent a game using something you would normally throw away. Turn trash into fun. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 I Did It! Tell about a time you set a goal and achieved it. What was your goal? What steps did you take to achieve it? Wednesday, April 16, 2008 What is Green? What does the term "green" mean when used to describe businesses and lifestyles? Wednesday, April 9, 2008 My Favorite Sport Write a paragraph telling others about your favorite sport and why it is your favorite. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Maple Syrup What is the best way to eat maple syrup? Using five or more details, tell us how you like to eat your maple syrup. Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Shopping Math Write a math problem that describes a real shopping situation. Example: At a garage sale, Tina bought a book for $3.98 and a puzzle for $1.99. How much did she spend? Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Easter Bunny Spotted The Easter Bunny has been spotted and you're the reporter covering the story. Be sure to tell who, what, when, where, why and how. Wednesday, March 12, 2008 EXAGGERATE! It was as tall as a cheetah on a grassland plain in the Serengeti in Africa! Make up your own exaggerations! Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Why I Read The Newspaper Why do you like to read the newspaper? Which parts do you like the best? Wednesday, February 27, 2008 What is your opinion? Would you like to have your birthday on February 29th? Why or why not? Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Resources That Help You Learn What resources do you use to get your schoolwork done each day? Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Veggie Valentines "Lettuce Be Friends!" Write a Valentine message using the name of one or more vegetables (or fruits). Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Who Am I? Write a "Who Am I?" riddle about an animal. Include two or three clues and then the answer. Wednesday, January 30, 2008 The Money Tree Imagine you found a money tree. What would it look like? How would you take care of it? What would you do with the money? Wednesday, January 23, 2008 You're the Teacher Write a math word problem for Kid Scoop readers to solve. Be sure to send the answer. Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Remember Martin What do you know about Martin Luther King? Write three to five sentences about his life. Wednesday, January 9, 2008 Eat Right! Write a poem that encourages kids to eat the right food. Wednesday, January 2, 2008 Best Friends Who's your best friend? What makes a friend a best friend? Wednesday, December 26, 2007 I can't believe I... Finish this story Tuesday, December 18, 2007 Write Words Wonderfully Write an alliteration. Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words. Wednesday, December 12, 2007 Holiday Memory Newsflash Write about a special memory of a holiday in your life. Be sure to tell who, what, when, where, how and why. Wednesday, December 5, 2007 Poetry in Moo-tion Write a poem about a cow or another farm animal. Wednesday, November 28, 2007 What's for lunch? Come up with a healthy lunch for school. Be sure to include food from all of the food groups. Wednesday, November 21, 2007 I am thankful for ... Complete this sentence and tell us what you are thankful for and why. Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Money problem Write a word problem involving money. Be sure to include the answer to your problem as well! Wednesday, November 7, 2007 An amazing invention If you could invent something new and useful, what would your invention do? What would you call it? Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Small package There is an old saying: Good things come in small packages. Tell about something that you think shows this is true. Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Oh Canada! Research Canada and write three to five facts about the country. |
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