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r. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent
something you and your family could do together. Maybe help out a local Food Bank, a local pet rescue center, or senior center. Maybe there is
question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King holiday to serve their local communities. This holiday has become a holiday of service. With your child, look through your local newspaper and identify ways people are serving your community. Look for
Common Nouns or Proper Nouns? Sometimes in the middle of a sentence, a word will begin with a capital letter. These are usually proper nouns . A proper noun is the name of a particular person, place or thing. Make a list of some common nouns and proper nouns you locate in Kid Scoop News . (Remember, a noun is the name of a person, place, or thing.) Have your child look through this month’s Kid Scoop News for common and proper nouns. Are they able to nd the same number of examples of each kind of noun? COMMON NOUNS PROPER NOUNS
someone in your neighborhood or family who could use some help around the house or yard.
The research is clear: raising
compassionate, caring kids improves the health of your child, your family, and your community. Parents can actually help children build their empathy “muscles” by giving them opportunities to practice caring.
Be a Big-Hearted Family on MLK Day
Take a walk and pick up trash in your neighborhood.
Make cards and send to children in the hospital.
Make a no-sew eece blanket to donate.
ere is a playful and humorous graphic novel series about two besties who The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Surprise! H By Brenda Maier, Illustrated by Fanni Mézes EDITOR’S PICK by Vicki Whiting, Kid Scoop News
their friendship would ever work. Except somehow, it does.
could not be more di erent from each other. Penguin and Panda should not be friends. The very idea is absurd. Penguin likes to build things and Panda likes to nap. Panda munches bamboo and Penguin gobbles cheese pu s and jam-banana
Penguin and Panda demonstrate kindness, understanding, and support for each other, showcasing the positive aspects of companionship. Each book includes short stories and STEM-related fun facts.
sandwiches. Penguin never powers down and Panda has a hard time powering up. There is no way
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