KidsCast

A Boat Note for Safety

One of the most appealing parts about summer is the fun you can have on a boat. You can fish, swim, ski or just hang out. But there are precautions that should be followed to guarantee a safe boating trip. Listen to this week's show.

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Get a Kick Out of Reading

The National Education Association is promoting July as "Get a Kick Out of Reading" month. School Tube has produced a video promoting the event as well. Watch it and then spend some time reading a new book for yourself.

The Poison of Summer

When playing outside this time of year, you may find yourself in an itchy situation. That's  because hidden amongst the other leaves and brush can be poison ivy. Listen to this week's show to get the lowdown on what to do if you think you've come in contact with the multi-leaf plant.

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Fun at the Library

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.

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4th of July Fun

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.

• If you light sparklers and firecrackers, two of the most popular and dangerous items, make sure you keep them away from your face and clothes. They get extremely hot.
• Don't light fireworks in your hand.
• Buy fresh fireworks. Don't light those that have been sitting around for years.
• Make sure a water supply, like a hose or bucket of water is available.
• Never ever aim or point fireworks at other people.
• Don't carry fireworks in your pocket. Friction can set them off.
• Don't try to relight a dud.
• Don't attempt to pick up a firework off the ground, it may not be finished.
• Keep your pets inside. They are especially sensitive to the loud noises from fireworks.