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Class Effort

April 30, 2026

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…

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Teens Go Green

April 29, 2026

Hannah Stockert Barisonzi was 13 when she started Green Crew. It’s a group of kids who want to help protect the environment. Hannah is now 18. She’s the Bloomington, Minnesota, group’s copresident. She spoke to TIME for Kids about wanting…

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Content featured on Service Stars A smiling girl stands next to a large box filled with socks and other donated items.

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Star Power: Ava Johnson

April 24, 2026

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…

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Content featured on Service Stars A smiling boy in a winter jacket stands outside in the snow, holding a laptop open toward the camera.

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Star Power: Brayden Belsky

April 10, 2026

Meet Service Star Brayden Belsky, 12. Brayden refurbishes computers for KindWorks, a nonprofit organization in Bethesda, Maryland. The computers then go to people who don’t have one at home. TFK Kid Reporter Axel Foster spoke with Brayden about his efforts.…

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Mission: Protect the Planet

April 3, 2026

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 You don’t need to be a superhero…

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Friendly Fashion

April 1, 2026

The EcoCreators Design Club meets at least once a week. It’s based out of Diamond View Elementary School, in Greenacres, Florida. Kids learn about science topics and get creative. They turn plastic waste into one-of-a-kind outfits. Availa Johnson, 9, started…

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Content featured on Service Stars A young girl mixes a batter in a large bowl with a spatula.

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Star Power: Queenie Howard

March 27, 2026

Meet Service Star Queenie Howard, 8. Queenie volunteers with Food on the Stove, an organization based in the Washington, D.C., area. The group prepares healthy food for first responders, such as firefighters. TFK Kid Reporter Asha Curley spoke with Queenie…

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Content featured on Service Stars A smiling child pushes a wheelbarrow filled with fresh vegetables across a grassy field.

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Star Power: Jeremiah Vaughns

March 13, 2026

Meet 12-year-old Service Star Jeremiah Vaughns, a volunteer with the Brooklyn Heights Community Garden, in Nashville, Tennessee. His work includes planting, harvesting, and facilitating gardening workshops for kids in his community. TFK reader Tolani Abari spoke with Jeremiah about his…

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Mission: Promote Wellness

March 6, 2026

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 We all struggle with health issues sometimes,…

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Content featured on Service Stars Two kids wearing winter gear stand on a frozen lake. One holds a fishing rod, the other drill with an ice auger.

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Gone Fishing

March 5, 2026

Two summers ago, Vick Tan caught a five-pound largemouth bass. That’s a big fish. It “was an incredible experience,” Vick, now 16, told TIME for Kids. He says fishing helps him “feel a sense of belonging” without “constantly being online.” …

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