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Words are everywhere. Think of every word as a chance to help your child become a better
Point out words to your child wherever you see them. Say them out loud and have your child repeat the words back to
reader. Look for words on signs, maps, billboards, food packages, money, and birthday cards.
Cooking together bene ts your kids in many ways. It’s a time to talk and
you. Take time to sound them out and show how the letters and combinations of letters make sounds.
connect, practice math skills, and, by choosing quick, healthy recipes, foster a lifetime of good nutrition. Cooking also helps build self-con dence!
How many of these words can your child nd hidden within the words on either side of a dollar bill? Words Hidden in Money
Here is a simple, healthy snack recipe that is fun to make and fun to eat! Try it with your child today.
EDITOR’S PICK by Vicki Whiting, Kid Scoop News By Jen Cullerton Johnson • Illustrated by Sonia Lynn Sadler Seeds of Change
Wash apples. You can use red or green apples (or both).
As a young girl in Kenya, Wangari Maathai was taught to respect nature. She grew up
across Kenya to promote the rights of her countrywomen and to help save the land, one tree at a time.
loving the land, plants, and animals that surrounded her — from the giant mugumo trees to the tiny tadpoles that swam in the river. Although most Kenyan girls were not educated, Wangari, curious and hardworking,
Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace brings to life the story of Wangari Maathai, the rst African woman and environmentalist to win a Nobel Peace Prize. Its engaging narrative and vibrant images paint a
Slice apple into thin sticks. Don’t remove the peel.
Use peanut butter, yogurt, or hummus as your dip.
was allowed to go to school. There her mind sprouted like a seed. She excelled at science and went on to study in the United States. After returning home, Wangari traveled
robust portrait of this champion of the land and of women’s rights.
For variety, mix the apple sticks with sticks of your favorite cheese.
© Vicki Whiting April 2026
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