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1, 2, JUST FOR YOU! UNBELIEVABLE LETTER U Do you love a winter adventure? Look at the picture in each rectangle and say its name. Listen for the first sound. When you find the correct letter, trace and circle it. Think about what all those pictures have in common and tell a story about the unbelievably excellent day!

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Bundle up your child and have some fun, fresh air adventures to burn off their energy. It’s good for their growing brain and body as well as builds lasting memories.

ACTION RHYME: PUT YOUR HANDS UP HIGH (Sung to the tune of “Do Your Ears Hang Low”) Put your hands up high, (wiggle your hands and arms as you sing)

Put your hands down low. Put your hands in the middle and wiggle just so. Put your elbows to the front, Put your elbows to the back. Put your elbows to the side, (hands near your armpits) And “quack, quack, quack”

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Kid Scoop regularly features topics related to money and financial literacy. Financial literacy means knowing how to spend, invest and save your money carefully. It also includes donating your time and treasure to make your community a better place. This is called philanthropy. Read the article about a six-year old girl who became a philanthropist and helped her local zoo!

n March of 2020, California’s Oakland Zoo had to close its gates to ____________ because of the coronavirus. By July, the zoo was still closed and it was in trouble.

A Castro Valley six-year-old named Andy learned that the Oakland Zoo was running out of _________ and n March California’s might haveofto2020, shut its doors forever. Oakland Zoo hadbut to itclose gates It made Andy sad, alsoits made to her____________ think. An idea because came to of her.the coronavirus. By July, the zoo was still closed “My and itbrain was in trouble. just told it to me,” said Andy. “I A Castro Valley six-year-old named thought I could make Andy learned Oakland Zoo andthat givethebead bracelets was runningtoout of _________ and people who ______________ $25 or might havemore. to shutMy its goal doorswas forever. to raise $200.” It made Andy sad, but it also made her think. An ideaand came her. Kelly, sent messages Andy hertomother, to friends and family who quickly donated and asked “My brain just told it to for bracelets. me,” said Andy. “I thought I could make and give bead bracelets to people who ______________ $25 or more. My goal was to raise $200.” heir friends and family did more than donate. Andy and They her mother, Kelly, sent messages ________________ to friends and familyAndy’s who quickly donated and asked project information to their for bracelets. friends and families. Those people sent the message to their friends and families. And so on, and so on until more than 4,000 people sent in donations.

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Big Idea Gets Bigger

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Big Idea Gets Bigger

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Big Thanks

For helping to save the Oakland Zoo, Andy got thank you notes from a tiger and a grizzly bear!

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Andy gottoto see a also got new baby giraffe feed a tiger a __________ of goat milk! named Kijii and a huge tortoise.for She Andy was also interviewed by Kelly Clarkson her TV show! got to pick out ________ for a to What is Andy’sgrizzly advice bear for other make a painting, kids who want to help? “All you just for her. She need to do is have an idea and also got to just start helping!” feed a tiger a __________ of goat milk! Andy and her family enjoying a bird’s-eye view

Andy was also interviewed by Kelly aboard the Oakland Zoo’s Clarkson gondola ride. for her TV show!

What is Andy’s advice for other kids who want to help? “All you need to do is have an idea and 1. What is the name of the zoo helped by Andy’s money? just start helping!” 2. In which city does Andy live?

Andy and her family enjoying a bird’s-eye view

My Talent

What is your talent? Can you play a musical instrument? Can you sing or dance? Paint? Do you enjoy talking to people? There are many kinds of talents that help others. Make a list of your talents.

My Treasure

Treasure isn’t only money. You might have some toys, books or clothing you have that are in

My Treasure

Treasure isn’t only money. You might have some toys, books or clothing you have that are in good condition and that you don’t want anymore. Someone else may really treasure those! Make a list of My items thatTreasure you can donate. Treasure isn’t only money. You might have some toys, books or clothing you have that are in good condition and that you don’t want anymore. Someone else may really treasure those! Make a list of items that you can donate.

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Start a New Business

If you could start a business, what would it be? How do you know if people need what your business offers? Explain why you would start this business.

Start a New Business

If you could start a business, what would it be? How do you know if people need what your business offers? Explain why you would start this business.

Big Idea Gets Bigger

heir friends and family did more than donate. They ________________ Andy’s project information to their friends and families. Those people sent the message to their friends and families. And so on, and so on until more than 4,000 people sent in donations.

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Andy and her family enjoying a bird’s-eye view also got to aboard the Oakland Zoo’s gondola ride. feed a tiger a __________ of goat milk! Andy was also interviewed by Kelly Clarkson for her TV show! What is Andy’s advice for other kids who want to help? “All you need to do is have an idea and just start helping!”

1. What is the name of the zoo helped by Andy’s money?

In six short weeks, more than 4,000 people from all over the ________________ made donations. About 900 of them wanted bracelets.

Andy and her family enjoying a bird’s-eye view aboard the Oakland Zoo’s gondola ride.

2. In which city does Andy live?

Fortunately, Andy’s friends wanted to help. Andy made 500 bracelets and her friends made another 700.

3. What did Andy charge for her bracelets?1. What is the name of the zoo helped by Andy’s money?

How much did Andy’s project raise? It raised a whopping $226,558!!!

2. In which city does Andy live?

4. How did the zoo use the money Andy raised? 3. What did Andy charge for her bracelets?

A Letter is a Gift

Look through the newspaper for people who are working hard to care for others in your community. Write a letter to the editor thanking them.

4. How did the zoo use the money Andy raised?

bottle of goat milk? 5. What kind of animal did Andy feed with5.aWhat kind of animal did Andy feed with a bottle of goat milk?

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple, written directions.

Can you find the tiger that’s different?

BRACELETS DONATED ANIMALS HELPFUL PROJECT TROUBLE THANKS MONEY CLOSE Find a Philanthropist BRAIN Look through the newspaper for three people who help others. Cut out and glue the articles onto a pieceANDY of paper. Under each, write what they gave and tell whether it was time, talent, treasure or more. IDEA SAVE BEAD Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

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R A G D E D BOOK OF THE MON R I H T Dear Families, Freak Out! Did you know that the viperfish uses a glowing lure to attract its prey? Or that a giant squid has eyeballs the size of volleyballs? This book is full of facts about all sorts of freaky animals! You will not want to put this book down. These books contain eye catching photos, animal facts, and fascinating quick facts. You will find this series to be engaging and interesting. As you and your child read through this text, talk about nature and the many wonderings you have together about these animals. Reading and talking about the books you read together not only builds your relationship together, but it supports your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for reading and comprehension skills.

Enjoy reading about these freaky animals!

Authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner Ginjer L. Clarke writes fun, fact-filled nonfiction books about weird, wonderful animals. She loves that her job entails visiting zoos and aquariums, reading lots of books, and even watching TV for research. As a writer, she can work at home in her pajamas, which is a lifelong dream! Ginjer L. Clarke has written other books for Penguin Young Readers, including Gross Out! and Watch Out! Make sure to check out these books for more weird facts about animals.

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Natrona County School District Standard

Under the two categories: Make a list for wondering and discovery, to match the theme of this week’s story.

Dear students,

I WONDER

I DISCOVERED

These freaky animals are sure to intrigue you. As you read the text about these creatures and learn information along the way, think about what wonderings you still have about these creatures and other animals alike. Using the chart below, list questions or wonderings you have on the left under “I Wonder.” Access websites such as https://kids. nationalgeographic.com/ or https://www.animalplanet. com/ to research the answers to your questions. List the answers on the right side of the chart under “I Discovered.” Can you find more freaky facts about these animals or possibly other animals?

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A Dog

Named Mary Visits Yellowstone National Park

By Gayle M. Irwin | Photos by Gayle M. and Gregory P. Irwin

CHAPTER 6

Next week

any types of birds live in or near waterways. Some use the water to drink, others use rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds for swimming. Some do both. And some, like the eagle and the osprey, find food in Yellowstone’s waters. Mary likes watery places, too. She enjoys wading into the coolness and swimming near ducks and geese. There are many species of ducks that call Yellowstone home. Those include mallards, common goldeneyes, green-winged and cinnamon teal, and buffleheads, among many others. Some are only found in the park during certain seasons of the year while others stay year-round. Ducks rely on waters both for protection and for food. A common type of waterfowl (birds that rely upon water to live) is the Canada goose. These birds don’t just live in the country of Canada; they are found throughout the United States. They are seen in city parks, on golf courses and farms, as well as in national parks like Yellowstone. They eat bugs and often pick through grassy areas in search of a meal.

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Mary discovers some other birds, ones with tall legs and big wings!

Mary, a black and white springer spaniel, enjoys exploring the woods.

Mary enjoys watching Canada geese as they swim across a pond, lake, or river. She becomes excited as the birds wing their way off the water … or come in for a landing with wings outstretched. These birds glide through river ripples and along lake shores. They often stay all year in Yellowstone, unlike most other birds that fly south for the cold season. A large white bird with a strange bill that is often found in and around Yellowstone is the white pelican. This creature not only swims across lakes and along rivers, but it eats the fish found in these waters. The pelican has a big pouch attached to its bill that can drain the water that comes into its bill with the fish. Pelicans are usually found in large groups known as colonies.

Another white bird that likes and needs the water is the trumpeter swan. These graceful white creatures nearly became extinct by 1930 because of habitat loss and people who hunted them for their feathers for use on women’s hats and other fashions. The swans are now protected by law because they are rare. Areas near Yellowstone, including Grand Teton National Park and the National Elk Refuge near Jackson, Wyoming, are a few places that trumpeter swans can still be found. They swim in the rivers and other waterways. The trumpeter swan, named for its special call, is the largest wild waterfowl species found in North America. They prefer slow-moving rivers and quiet lakes. Sometimes they are seen along the Madison River on Yellowstone’s west side and at a few lakes, such as Swan Lake and Grebe Lake. Trumpeter swan numbers in Yellowstone Park have declined over the years; these birds are sensitive to being bothered by humans. To be continued

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Jeremiahs Dog The story of a rescue dog By Gayle M. Irwin | Photos by Gayle M. and Gregory P. Irwin

“A dog will teach you unconditional love. If you can have that in your life, things won’t be too bad.” Robert Wagner, American actor

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This story is based on a real dog and his experiences. At first known only at Number 55, he became Stormy, and then Jeremiah. He went from isolated and lonely to rescued and a beloved pet. This is his journey to joy.

e had no name. Just a number. Number 55. He lived in a tiny cage for nearly three years. Now, on this autumn day, there was no longer a kennel of wire. The small black-and-white dog lay on the green grass near the brick patio and looked around. This was the largest kennel he’d ever seen. Although his feet had touched soft grass before, he was used to little spaces with many other small dogs nearby. And though this place held a larger dog, it was just the two of them sharing this big enclosure. There were no wires poking his slen-

der body and tender feet. Instead, the area was surrounded by tall, wooden boards. The Shih Tzu could race across the space, stretching his legs and sniffing the air. So much freedom! He sprinted, ears flowing back as excitement flowed through him. He ran forward, turned around, and dashed back. He again turned and sprinted toward the tall elm tree at the back of the property. He could run, circle around, and race across the open space some more. So, he did. Afterward, the small Shih Tzu settled onto the green lawn, and he thought about his life before now. For the first three years of his life “Number 55” lived in a tiny wire cage outdoors. He had little interaction with people. He sometimes had other dog friends, but the humans that fed and watered him paid little attention to him. His small “house” was outside, but the enclosure was kept under a roof to keep the rain and snow from falling on him and

the many other dogs living in nearby cages. However, the wind and cold winter temperatures caused the little dog’s body to shake, and during the summer, the sun that spilled on the

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black patches of his fur caused him to pant. One late summer day, several strangers came and took the Shih Tzu and his canine friends to a new place. The different sights, smells, and sounds scared him. However, the area offered new experiences and curiosity called him to explore. There was soft grass to sniff and piddle on, and neighbor dogs to

meet and race. Number 55 shared a large, enclosed indoor room with three other Shih Tzus. He and his new friends could walk outside from there onto the grass, and they could walk back in. They didn’t have to be outdoors when the rain soaked the earth. They had blankets to lay on, and they stayed warm when the cool, autumn

weather arrived. Number 55 also experienced something else new: a word spoken by the humans who gave him and the other dogs food and water every day. When the people looked him, they said, ‘Stormy.’ One day, he realized he had something of his very own: a name! His name was Stormy. To be continued

Jan. 27Feb. 2, 2021 FEBRUARY 1STNATIONAL TEXAS DAY Natrona County Public Library Hours:

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. • Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sunday, 1 p.m.-5p.m. There is ﬆill no in-person programming at this time, but patrons can follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ natronalibrary) or Inﬆagram (https://www. inﬆagram.com/natronalibrary). Children’s Take and Make crafts are available each Tuesday. The Library is now oﬀering a service called tutor.com. It provides free online tutoring for all ages, from young children all the way up to adult learners. It’s a free online service (all you need is a library card to access it through the library’s website natronacountylibrary.org). For more content like this, visit: https://bit.ly/390PHXA

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