Your public library is open all year long as a great resource for not only finding books to read but checking out all sorts of multi-media and activities. Listen to this week's show to get suggestions for some of the cool things you can probably find at your library.
The night sky will be lit up this weekend with fireworks. They can be really fun. But you have to take precautions to make sure you don't get injured. Burn and eye injuries are the most common related to fireworks. And they happen every year. Follow these rules to make sure you don't get injured yourself.
Pools are one of the most popular places to spend time in the summer because they're one of the most fun places to be in the summer. But there are definitley dangers lurking in pool areas. Listen to this week's show to find out what some of them are and how to prevent injury.
Having fun outdoors can expose you to a lot of little pests, one in particular can cause problems by biting on and sticking around. It's the tick. Listen to this week's show to get tips for avoiding tick problems and for advice about what to do if you do find one on your skin.
Don't forget this Sunday, June 21st is the day to celebrate your dad. How much do you know about Father's Day? Test your knowledge with this quiz from Kids Turn Central.
Here's a list of things you can do to honor your dad:
A fun thing that is healthy in so many ways is planting a garden. You get a lot of exercise. You're out in the fresh air and sunlight. And if you grow fruits or vegetables you're providing yourself with a healthy snack. Listen to this week's show to get tips for getting started with a unique garden of your very own.
Whether you're washing your family car as a chore or to make some summer money, there are things you should know to make it easier. Listen to this week's show.
Get more ideas for making summer money here.
Busy people may need someone to help walk their pets. That's where you come in. Dog walking can be a lucrative summer business if you get along with the canine set. Plus you get exercise to boot. Listen to this week's show for suggestions about starting a dog walking business.
Check out this site for important information about labor laws kids and their bosses have to abide by.
The following are our 2009 computer winners:
Essay Contest
Amiefawn Broadbent - Grade 4, Humansville, Missouri for her essay Don't Do It!
Hannah Farmer - Grade 5, Trenton Middle School, Trenton, MO for her essay You Have a Choice.
Links Contest
This contest was for teachers who placed a link to KidsCast on their home pages.
The winner is Garnita Woodson from Madison C-3.
Video Contest
This contest was for classrooms that sent in videos with students promoting healthy behaviors.
The winner is the 2nd grade from Elsberry, MO for their video Don't Smoke.
Congratulations to all our winners! Contact us with questions.
Is there a specific topic you and your friends talk about all the time? If the answer is yes, you should podcast about it. And you can post your podcasts on KidsCast. You might choose a subject like sports, or movies. What about a hobby you have, like building puzzles, or making jewelry? Tell us what you know, through an audio show. You can even do a podcast by yourself. Send us questions or files and we'll post them right here. Just make sure what you say is appropriate. There are various ways you can record yourself. If you have a computer, there's probably a plug in for a microphone. Then find a free audio recording site online. Follow the steps to make a recording that you can send through email. If you have an old tape recorder, send the tape or CD to the following address:
KidsCast
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505 Hobbs Road
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Give us your name, email address, home town, a phone number and what you want your podcast to be called.
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