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The way a movie vampire covers his face with his cape is a good way to stop the spread of germs. Teach your children how to do “The Vampire Cough.” Next time you need to cough or sneeze, cough into the inside of your elbow as shown. If you cough into your hand, you’ll spread germs as you touch things. Think about it: When was the last time you used the inside of your elbow to touch something?
W ith the cold and u season here, it is very important to talk with kids about
why washing their hands matters. But they probably think that it’s BORING. To make it more fun, learn the Kid Scoop Scrub Squad Sing-a-Long Song! Experts say that washing your hands for at least 20 seconds is the best way to make sure you remove germs and gunk. Help your kids memorize and sing one of the online Scrub Squad songs while you scrub to help you make sure that you wash long enough. SUDSY STUDY: A comprehensive study by the University of Oregon revealed that ordinary bar soap is just as e ective as antibacterial soaps in helping reduce instances of illness.
Some people hate rainy weather. They complain about it and grumble beneath their umbrella. But other people enjoy the rain, knowing it provides fresh water, wild owers in the spring, and lls rivers and lakes. It’s all a matter of one’s attitude . Attitudes are part of mental health. Take time to ip through a newspaper with your child and use the time to not only foster reading skills but also as an opportunity to start a discussion about attitudes.
EDITOR’S PICK by Vicki Whiting, Kid Scoop News By Melissa Sweet Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade E
puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to
veryone is a New Yorker on Thanksgiving Day, when young and old rise early to see what giant new
America—the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy’s Parade. This is a great book the whole family will enjoy, perfect to read before watching the big parade.
balloons will ll the skies for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Who rst invented these “upside- down puppets”?
Look through the newspaper to nd examples of optimistic statements and pessimistic statements. Circle optimistic statements in green and pessimistic statements in red. Ask your child to try turning one of the pessimistic statements into a positive one. Have them turn an optimisitic statement into a negative one. Which was easier to do? It sometimes takes a lot of practice, and often a whole new attitude, to stay optimistic!
In Melissa Sweet’s award-winning book, readers meet Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire! In brilliant collage illustrations, the award-winning artist Melissa Sweet tells the story of the
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