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Opinion

Are Movie Theaters Outdated?

July 27, 2026

It has never been easier to watch new releases at home. The convenience of streaming services such as Disney Plus and Netflix is enough to keep some viewers away from movie theaters. But some people still go to movie theaters.…

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Book Bites: Your Hot Job Field Guide

June 22, 2026

If you like exploring the Your Hot Job website, you might enjoy reading the book! TIME for Kids: Your Hot Job Field Guide is packed with guidance, inspiration, and more, to help kids discover fulfilling career paths. Learn five key…

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Parent-in-Training

May 29, 2026

In the new comedy film The Breadwinner, Nate Wilcox is learning how to manage his stay-at-home-dad life after his wife’s business gets popular. As he takes on more responsibility for his three daughters, Nate learns the importance of teamwork. From…

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Health

The Power of Play

May 14, 2026

In 2013, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stated that recess time is crucial for students’ “social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.” Now the AAP is doubling down on the importance of recess, thanks to new evidence. A statement this…

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World

Summer of Soccer

May 14, 2026

Soccer fans, mark your calendars! The world’s biggest international soccer tournament, the FIFA World Cup, returns this summer. Sixteen cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States (see map) will host a total of 104 matches. The action starts with…

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Community

Mission: Protect Animals

May 1, 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 From endangered species in the wild to…

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Turtle Champion

April 30, 2026

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,…

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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 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…

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Book Bites: 300 Fantastic Facts! Dinosaurs

April 23, 2026

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…

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Arts

Brave Illustration

April 20, 2026

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…

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Opinion

Should People Live on the Moon?

April 15, 2026

On April 1, four NASA astronauts blasted into space for a 10-day journey around the moon. The mission, Artemis II, allowed astronauts to go further into space than ever. And they got to observe the far side of the moon,…

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Book Bites: Money and Finance Field Guide

April 9, 2026

These ideas come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. It’s Financial Literacy Month—there’s no better time to brush up with these helpful tips about money and finance: A…

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Community

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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World

Human Nature

April 2, 2026

From city parks to rural farmland, outdoor spaces define communities. They’re places to work, to unwind, to connect with neighbors. And they’re in trouble. Issues such as heat, drought, and flooding threaten many of these spaces. That’s why World Monuments…

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Friendly Fashion

April 1, 2026

The EcoCreators Design Club meets at least once a week at Diamond View Elementary School, in Greenacres, Florida. Kids learn about ocean conservation and other science topics. And they get wildly inventive, transforming an unlikely material—plastic waste—into one-of-a-kind outfits. Availa…

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Science

Book Bites: 300 Fantastic Facts! Space

March 26, 2026

These facts come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. Rocket off toward the stars with these phenomenal facts about space. Scientists believe that, in the known universe, there…

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