Kids' News Camp
Join FNP NIE for a week of hands-on learning about newspapers. FNP NIE has teamed with FCC Kids on Campus to bring you Kids' News this summer. For the complete description of this summer camp program click here. For registration information and more information on Kids on Campus click here.
Especially 4 Kids' Page
Activities "just for kids" are part of this weekly feature page. Serial stories and seasonal activities are just a few of the many exciting things to look for every Tuesday.
TEACHERS: September 2nd - November 4th the Especially 4 Kids' Page will focus on elections. Our "Electing the President Series" will provide you with the opportunity to teach your students about the election with suggested activities to involve them in the process. Be sure to order newspapers on Tuesdays for your classroom so you can take advantage of this opportunity (Click Here to order now!) An Election Guide and other resources relating to the election are also available as part of our Teacher Resource section.
NIE Summer Reading Initiative & FCPL Summer Reading Program (6/1/08-8/1/08)
2008 NIE Summer Reading generously sponsored by
The Frederick News-Post NIE Department partners with the Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL) to promote summer literacy. The nine-week program Summer Reading Program "Catch the Reading Bug" is filled with fun activities and is a great way to enjoy the summer months. To find out more about the Summer Reading Program and to become part of the Summer Reading Club click here: www.fcpl.org/information/programs/2008/src.html
Complementary materials and activities will be published each Tuesday during the program on our Especially 4 Kids' Page. NIE will also host an online contest "Where in the World is 'Flat' Sneaks?" for those participating in the FCPL Summer Reading Program. A random drawing will be held each week from correct answers submitted for great prizes from our NIE Summer Reading Initiative Sponsors.
Where in the World is Flat Sneaks? If you know where Flat Sneaks is this week click here to send us your answer and be part of this week’s prize drawing – Be sure to include your name, address and the library where you are registered for the Summer Reading Club.
New challenge question each week - Weekly Prize Drawing - Winner receives a prize from one of our NIE Summer Reading Initiative Sponsors.
CONGRATULATIONS to Severa Drabczyk - Winner of the Week 6 Prize Drawing On Week 6 of his trip Flat Sneaks visited The Historical Society of Frederick County
Design-An-Ad (Published May 6, 2008)
Students, teachers, and business owners team up to create the perfect ad for a local business. Fifth and sixth grade student are asked to design an ad that is paid for by the business owner. Students use their artistic talents to create the ad, and the winners are displayed in a special section, as well as in the business owners' establishment.
Teachers: please complete the 2008 Design an Ad survey
- View the 2008 Design-An-Ad Supplement. Not listed in the publication: Runner-up for Ben & Jerry's was Nick Magri, 5th grade, Aaron Miller's class at Orchard Grove Elmentary.
- Click below for the Design-an-Ad web presentation (the presentation is also available on DVD, to obtain a DVD copy please email ksaavedra@newspost.com)
Pigskin Geography (2008-2009 Pigskin Geography will begin September 2, 2008)
Pigskin Geography is a 16-week program that teaches geography while challenging students to answer questions that coincide to the weekly NFL schedule. Each week we will publish a new set of questions on the Especially 4 Kids Page. There will also be a Bonus question published here each week! You do not need any football knowledge to participate. Pigskin helps students hone their map-reading skills, increases their research capabilities and their critical thinking and math skills while encouraging team work and making learning fun! (Recommended for grades 4-9)
TEACHERS: Have your students choose a team name to compete. Then submit the team’s answers to us via email each week – send answers to nie@newspost.com. Classrooms compete for the top score. The team with the most points at the end of the program will get a classroom party!
Sample Questions below - You will need the NFL schedule to complete
Winners of the 2007-2008 Pigskin Geography were THE OPOSSUMS of Mrs. Samuel's class at North Frederick Elementary. Congratulations!
History Bee
Calling all History Buffs! The Frederick News-Post is the proud sponsor of this annual challenging competition for third, fourth and fifth graders that takes place in March. Practice questions appear on the Kids' Page starting in January, and the excitement grows with school competitions leading to the big event.
Click here to see a Slideshow of the 2008 History Bee.
- Check back in December 2008 for information about the 2009 History Bee!
- You can begin preparing for the 2009 History Bee now! To prepare for the final round of local history questions we encourage students to read local history text and to visit Frederick County's historic sites - for a list of Frederick County's historic sites and museums including hours of operation click here.
NIE Week (March 2-6, 2009)
Celebrate Newspaper in Education Week!
Newspaper in Education reinforces a positive and relevant lifetime reading habit in students by engaging them with an authentic text – the newspaper. Each year there is a new theme and resource guide. Click here to download the 2008 Guide Please check back in March of 2009 for new resources.
Career Pathways (published April 8, 2008)
The offical guide to the College Expo, published prior to the expo each year. This special section is offered to high school students as a resource for their future planning beyond their high school years. It includes valuable information about college fairs, job fairs, local colleges, and tutoring services.
