Author Archives: uskids


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Vacation

A Green Vacation

Going on vacation this summer? Learn how to travel sustainably!

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Turtle’s Pet Show

We love to see your awesome pet photos!

Videos
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12-Year-Old Student Wins Jack and Jill Cover Contest

Check out Jack and Jill Cover Contest First Place Winner–Armen Duran from California!

Stories
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Little Gorilla Makes His Bed

Can Little Gorilla find the right branches to make his bed?

Activities
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Animal Words

Fill in the blanks and help Gilly read this safari postcard!

Activities
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Space Fleet is Calling!

Take this quiz to find out if you’ve got what it takes to explore the final frontier!

Green Tips
Pile of Electronics

Power Down

Learn about a simple switch that can save your family a month’s worth of electricity every year!

Games
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The Hat Game

How many hats can you find?

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From Worm to Silk

Let’s find out how silkworms make our clothes.

Activities
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Find the Rhyme

Choose the two pictures that rhyme in each box.

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Amazing Animals: Gorillas

Did you know baby gorillas get piggyback rides from their moms for the first 18 months? Learn more fun facts about these amazing animals!

Recipes
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Bananaflies

Create an edible butterfly from a banana and some pretzels—then let your “bananafly” flutter right into your mouth!

Green Tips
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Happy Earth Day!

Today is Earth Day! Read to learn the history of the holiday and what you can do in your community on this special day.

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The Robot that Goes to School

Ever wish you had a robot that could go to school—and do chores—for you? Meet a kid who has just that!

Activities

Rockin’ Out

Instructions: Pick the instrument that goes with the sound! 1: Listen to the sound clip! What instrument do you hear? Clue: It is also known as a French harp or mouth organ. What made that sound?   Saxophone   Harmonica   Flute   Electric