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Scaredy Sponge

December 22, 2025

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is the newest film in the Bikini Bottom universe. It hit theaters last month. SpongeBob is growing up. He’s trying to face his fears. He wants to be seen as a brave “big…

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World

Winter Athletes

December 22, 2025

The 2026 Winter Olympics are right around the corner. The Games begin on February 6. The Paralympics start a month later. Paralympics events are for athletes with disabilities. The Olympics and Paralympics will take place across Northern Italy. Here are…

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Cartoon of a white stoat holding a flag with the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics logo, surrounded by three smaller green-clad mascots.

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Gearing Up

December 22, 2025

The Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games take place every four years. In 2026, they will be held in Italy. Here are some things to know. What are the Winter Olympics and Paralympics? The Winter Olympics is a competition…

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Close-up of a child in a gray knit hood and brown coat standing in falling snow, holding their hands near their face.

Science

Winter Chills

December 19, 2025

“Oh, the weather outside is frightful” Is that line familiar? It comes from a popular winter song. The song refers to snow. But it could be about another weather event: windchill. Windchill is a weather term you might hear this…

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Science

Winter Weather Terms

December 19, 2025

How do you learn about the weather? You can check the forecast online or hear it on TV or on the radio. Following the weather can help you stay prepared. But sometimes, it can be hard to understand. Here are…

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Technology

Best Inventions of 2025

December 12, 2025

Every year, TIME magazine lists the year’s best inventions. Some of these are tech tools. Some use artificial intelligence (AI). Others are cool toys and games. TIME for Kids has chosen eight here. Which one tops your list? High-Tech Helper…

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A tiger rests on the grass while a tiger cub cuddles close, pressing its head against the adult’s chest.

Animals

Bakso’s Birthday

November 5, 2025

You’ve been to a birthday party for a person. How about for a tiger? Bakso is a Sumatran tiger. He lives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. That’s in Florida. Bakso turned 1 on September 26. The park staff threw him a…

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A close-up of a smiling animated pig looking at a spider hanging from a thread in front of its nose, referencing Charlotte’s Web. In the corner is a circular photo of a person smiling, and a TIME for Kids “Kid Reporter” badge appears in the top left corner.

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Love and Loss

November 5, 2025

Charlotte’s Web is a classic novel by E.B. White. Now it’s also an animated miniseries. True to the book, there’s some sadness in the show. But there’s a hopeful ending. The three-part series is available on HBO Max. Luke…

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A colorful image showing the book All the Stars in the Sky by Art Coulson, illustrated by Winona Nelson. The cover art features a child and an elder holding hands under a starry sky decorated with constellations and bead-like designs. Next to the book is a circular photo of the author smiling, with a TIME for Kids “Kid Reporter” badge in the corner.

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Brighter Together

November 5, 2025

In All the Stars in the Sky, Clay can’t wait to be the star of the week. He thinks that will make him the most important person in the school. Then his elisi, or grandma, teaches him that he’ll never…

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Arts

Mail Art

October 31, 2025

Getting a letter in the mail feels special. And every piece of mail needs a postage stamp. The United States Postal Service (USPS) makes stamps. Derry Noyes is an art director there. She designs stamps. Read about her job in…

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History

For the Record

October 31, 2025

Some stamps are rare. Do you know a person who collects them? Stamp collecting is a popular hobby. Some people take it very seriously. Guinness World Records keeps track of stamp collectors and collections. Here are a few amazing records.…

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Animals

Got Grub?

October 24, 2025

What do you eat when you want a healthy snack? Veggies? Yogurt? How about a bowl of crispy crickets? Crickets might not be a popular snack in the United States. But entomophagy, or eating insects, is common in most places.…

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Animals

The Color of Cochineal

October 24, 2025

Not all bugs are known for their flavor. Cochineals are a type of beetle. They’re bright red. They’re used to create a dye called carmine. It’s in many products. Candy Carmine is sometimes used in candy. Red licorice (above) is…

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Community

Defensora digital

October 17, 2025

En 2024, el abuelo de Tejasvi Manoj recibió un correo electrónico. Era de alguien que fingía ser parte de su familia. La persona necesitaba $2,000. Afortunadamente, el abuelo de Tejasvi se puso en contacto con el papá de ella. Él…

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