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KidsCast-204 - Saturday, January 21, 2006
We have our latest essay contest winner. Her name is Lily Grant. She's a fourth grader at Mound City Elementary School. Her essay was on the importance of not smoking. You can hear Lily's essay on the show this week. Then sit down and take a few minutes to write an essay of your own. The topic for January is Drugs. Tell us why you think they're bad. Then check out our fun pages and links.
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KidsCast-203 - Saturday, January 14, 2006
We're celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. this week. Learn about one of our nations most important figures for peace. Write in about your thoughts and opinions on how his work influenced our nation. Also this week, learn how to play a fun new car game called "Right or Left".
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KidsCast-202 - Saturday, January 7, 2006
We introduce you to our new KidsCast host this week. She is Suzanna Pinkley from Jefferson City. Listen to the show to get her take on all the fun things you can do with KidsCast. Plus it's time for you to get started writing your entry for this month's essay contest. Don't you want a Gameboy? We also introduce you to another cool website that's fun and safe for kids.
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KidsCast-201 - Saturday, December 31, 2005
2006 is here. With it comes all kinds of fun things for kids to look forward to. Listen to this week’s show to get an idea of what some of those things are. We talk about the Olympics coming up in February. Get news on your favorite Missouri baseball teams. Plus, check out what we’ll have for you coming up on future KidsCast shows this year.
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KidsCast-200 - Saturday, December 24, 2005
Have you checked out our essay contest yet? Listen to this week's show to hear the latest winner's essay. It's about friendship and comes to us from Alex Henke from Clarence Cannon Elementary in Elsberry Missouri. We've got lots of other topics to write about as well but if you just like to write feel free to send in an essay on any topic you choose. You may even get to read it for our radio show.
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KidsCast-199 - Saturday, December 17, 2005
Christmas is coming up this weekend. Do you celebrate the holiday? If so, what are your family traditions? Listen to this week's show to hear about many of the traditions that are celebrated around the world during this time of year. Also, learn an interesting fact about the word jiffy.
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KidsCast-198 - Saturday, December 10, 2005
KidsCast is an interactive website for Missouri kids to participate in. We have a monthly essay contest that allows you the opportunity to win great prizes. Plus you will be practicing your writing skills. In the spring we give away computers. We have a fun weekly radio show that you can help voice. Also, we have lots of fun and funny features you can read or write and send in. If you have any suggestions for kidscast just drop us a line.
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KidsCast-197 - Saturday, December 3, 2005
There are many charities to contribute to for the holidays. Listen to this weeks show to learn about Toys for Tots. It's a great organization that helps make sure every kid gets something fun for the holidays. Also on the show, check out our website review about becoming a great babysitter. Learn which animal can't jump. And see if you can figure out the quiz question: What is the most popular day in the United States for a sports party?
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KidsCast-196 - Saturday, November 26, 2005
This month's KidsCast essay contest winner is Madison Stegall from Steele, Missouri. She wrote about the importance of being careful when it comes to alcohol. Madison is the first student from her school district to become a winner on KidsCast. Why don't you try to be the first at your school. Also this week, learn a fun game to play in the car. And take our quiz.
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KidsCast-194 - Saturday, November 12, 2005
We're celebrating National Young Readers Day. There are lots of ways in which you can do your part. Start by finding out if your class can invite another class to your room to partner read. Check into getting a celebrity to visit your school and read to your class. Also this week, learn an interesting fact about one of your favorite TV characters. Hear a story about a guy with the hiccups. Then get a chuckle out of the joke of the week.
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