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Phones are helpful, allowing kids to communicate with family and friends. But they’re also distracting—and, in school, they create difficulties for students and teachers. According to a Common Sense Media report from 2021, about 43% of kids ages 8 to…
Now read this! The Newbery and Caldecott Medals were given out by the American Library Association on January 27. The yearly awards are important distinctions in children’s literature. The Caldecott Medal is given to a remarkable picture-book illustrator. This year’s…
One morning, Patricia Miller was taking a walk on a busy street near her home, in Goodyear, Arizona, when a car nearly jumped the curb. Thankfully, she was unharmed. But the car came “very, very close,” Miller told TIME for…
ASPEN, Colorado—Eleanor Andrews, 17, felt a thrill as she ripped down the street style ski course at X Games Aspen 2025. As one of only three athletes under 18 competing in a ski event at the Games, Eleanor carved the…
Dog Man is on another mission to save the day. But this time, the beloved character from Dav Pilkey’s best-selling book series is on the big screen. The movie features Petey, the self-proclaimed “world’s most evilest cat.” Petey sets out…
In December 2024, classes around the country took part in our Service Stars bingo challenge. From spreading smiles to lending a helping hand, kids promoted kindness and made a positive difference. Now it’s your turn to shine: How are you…
Can you guess the price of toothpaste? How about a 12-pack of soap? A big jug of laundry detergent? These are some of the brainteasers that sixth graders at A.I. Root Middle School, in Medina, Ohio, considered recently. “It was…
Caitlin Clark has been named TIME’s 2024 Athlete of the Year. The professional basketballer plays for the Indiana Fever and was last season’s WNBA Rookie of the Year. She’s only 22, but Clark has already made an impact on women’s…
Every year, TIME magazine publishes a list of the year’s best inventions. Some of these address global problems. Others make life more fun. TIME for Kids has chosen nine of them here. Which one is your favorite? Eco-Friendly Camping Outdoor…
Historical Records is the newest podcast from the media company Story Pirates. It showcases incredible people from history whose stories may be new to audiences. Each episode takes an important person’s tale and turns it into a hip-hop song. Listeners…
Australia will bar kids under 16 from using social media, according to a law that passed the Australian Parliament on November 29. Under the law, social media platforms such as TikTok and Facebook will have to pay fines of up…
Lena Ford was 7 when she started Arting for You. For this project, Lena collected art supplies and donated them to kids in foster care and homeless shelters in and around her hometown of Marietta, Georgia. “My granny always wanted…
Standing in one of Hawaii’s caves, you might think it’s empty. It’s dark, and it’s quiet. Not many plants or animals call this place home. But there’s a lot of life. Most of it you just might not notice. There…
The ocean is full of amazing creatures. It’s also full of plastic. There are about 171 trillion pieces of plastic floating in the sea, according to a study published in the journal PLOS One in 2023. That’s bad news for…
On November 5, Americans went to the polls. Some waited in long lines to make their choice for who would be the next president of the United States. They also voted for candidates in other races, such as senators and…
