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Question of the Month:
Raising a Healthy and Responsible Digital Citizen
Reading Kid Scoop News with your child each month will introduce and provide practice using vocabulary that he or she will encounter in their school studies. If they don’t know the meaning of a word, you can explain it while reading together. Then have fun with words by doing the word searches and other puzzles.
A child might be able to pronounce a word, but not know what it means. Helping your child expand their vocabulary is very important to improving reading comprehension. Beginning readers must know the meaning of words before they can understand what they are reading. Kid Scoop News helps develop vocabulary when students discuss information presented in each page.
Reading something every day is key!
Experts agree that the time children spend on digital devices should be limited. At the same time, all kids need access to quality technology to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. So, how do you help your child use their digital time responsibly—help them take care of themselves and show responsibility towards others online? Start a conversation with your children about respon- sible behavior online. This discussion will educate them and foster their future safety. Read each statement to your child and then discuss the possible answers to the questions following each statement. More Resources: Commonsense.org supports families with the reviews and advice they need to make smart choices in the digital age. Healthychildren.org is created for parents by the American Academy of Pediatricians. This site has an easy-to-use tool to establish a Family Media Plan. Discuss: How does this show you are responsible for your community? I don’t post or share information online if I’m not sure it’s true. Discuss: How does this show you are responsible for how your actions impact the world? I never tell anyone my full name online. Discuss: How does this show that you are responsible for yourself? I never share things about my friends online.
on’t miss this beautiful picture book, a Caldecott Honor winner! Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Paci c Northwest D EDITOR’S PICK by Vicki Whiting, Kid Scoop News By Gerald McDermott
“The physical environment, oral literature, and traditional life of the Paci c Coast Indians come alive in this amusing and
Raven, the trickster, wants to give people the gift of light. But can he nd out where Sky Chief keeps it? And if he does, will he be able
well-conceived picture book.” — School Library Journal
to escape without being discovered? His dream seems impossible, but if
anyone can nd a way to bring light to the world, wise and clever Raven can.
© Vicki Whiting February 2025
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