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Join a community of kids who are making the world a better and brighter place. TFK Service Stars know that even the smallest actions can make a big impact. Mission of the Month From endangered species in the wild to…
Have you heard of the diamondback terrapin? This turtle is known for the diamond pattern on its shell. It’s the only turtle species in North America that lives in brackish water, where saltwater and freshwater mix. From May through July,…
We love hearing from our Service Stars community. Thank you, Stars, for sharing your stories! What will you do next? Adaora, 11, Georgia From Adaora’s mom: From being named a Love Ambassador for the Partnership for a Healthier America…
For several months, starting in January, sixth-grade students at Triopia Grade School, in Illinois, collected supplies for an animal shelter. “We spent time discussing what a service project is and why we should do them,” teacher Lindsay Beck told TIME…
Hannah Stockert Barisonzi was 13 when she was inspired to start Green Crew. It’s a youth-led environmental group based in Bloomington, Minnesota. “I saw all these groups doing wonderful environmental advocacy,” Hannah, now 18 and the group’s copresident, told TIME…
Meet Service Star Ava Johnson, 12. Ava organizes clothing drives focused on socks, underwear, and other essentials for kids in foster care. Her fourth annual fundraiser and donation drive took place on April 11 in Wichita, Kansas, on the anniversary…
These facts come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. Let’s travel back to prehistoric times and dig up some fun facts about dinosaurs! Despite what you see in…
You don’t have to wait until Independence Day for a light show in the sky. A natural fireworks show is happening this week: the Lyrids meteor shower, which experts say will probably continue through April 30. Meteor showers are a…
TFK Kid Reporter Maddie Martinez read Mystery on Macaw Mountain and interviewed its author, María José Fitzgerald. Read Maddie’s thoughts below. Mystery on Macaw Mountain is set in Honduras. Twelve-year-old Nico is navigating his parents’ separation when his cousins arrive…
Pictures can transport a reader to different worlds. They bring characters, places, and feelings to life. What does it take to make that happen? Cátia Chien is the illustrator of Fireworks, written by Matthew Burgess. The book won this year’s…
Gas prices are on the rise in the U.S. The national average cost of a gallon reached $4.12 on April 9, according to the American Automobile Association. In some states, such as California and Hawaii, the average cost per gallon…
Pablo Picasso’s paintings typically sell for millions. But one sold for just $116 on April 14. The sale was part of a campaign called 1 Picasso for 100 Euros. It was organized by French TV producer Péri Cochin and the…
Raccoons are clever. Studies have shown their ability to solve puzzles to get food. A study published this year in Animal Behaviour shows that their puzzling may not always be for a reward: Sometimes, they’re just learning. Researchers gave raccoons…
Rory McIlroy has won the 2026 Masters, the year’s first major golf tournament. It ran from April 9 to 12 at Augusta National Golf Club, in Georgia. McIlroy also won in 2025. Only three others have won back-to-back Masters. McIlroy…
Would you like to be a TFK Kid Reporter? Now’s your chance! Contest applications are due by June 15. We’re looking for up to 10 kids to join our team for the next school year. Olivia Branan was on…
Artemis II started with fire and ended with water. The spaceflight began on April 1. That’s when its crew lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch was powered by six rocket engines pouring flames.…
Jodi Jill knows all about the power of puzzles. She’s a professional puzzle maker, and she uses puzzles to relax. For example, she gets nervous on flights, so she travels with a jigsaw puzzle in her bag. When turbulence hits,…
Have questions? Angela Haupt connects with experts and shares their words of wisdom. Angela Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. She talks with experts about readers’ problems, then writes articles to share what she learns. Here, she…
