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Other New Years

December 19, 2024

The New Year holiday is celebrated at different times. Here are three that are not celebrated on January 1. Lunar New Year Many Asian countries celebrate this holiday (above). Its date is based on the moon’s phases. It falls…

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Rice for Everyone

December 13, 2024

People all over the world eat rice. Countries have their own rice dishes. Here are five dishes from different parts of the world. Which would you like to try? Risotto is from Italy. Broth is slowly added to rice as…

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Setting the Table

December 13, 2024

People use different tools to eat with. Here are a few of them. Which do you use most often? Chopsticks (above) work together to grab food. They were developed in China about 5,000 years ago. These are being used to…

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What Is Culture?

December 6, 2024

A culture is what a group of people have in common. They might speak the same language and eat the same food. They might have the same beliefs. Here are some of the things that make up a culture. Food…

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Say Hello!

December 6, 2024

Language is a part of culture. Here are some common languages. Learn a way to greet someone in each language.

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Mindfulness

November 6, 2024

What does it mean to be mindful? It means to pay attention to what is happening right now. Try not to think about the past or the future. You can do it anywhere and anytime. Use your senses to help…

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That Is Awesome

November 6, 2024

Have you ever seen a hawk? They soar high in the sky. They might make you say, “Wow!” That is the feeling of awe. It is a feeling of wonder and amazement. Scientists have studied awe. It is a positive…

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Exercise Together

November 1, 2024

To be healthy, you need to move your body. It can be fun to exercise with others. Here are some great ways to stay fit. Who will exercise with you? Join a team. Add action to your day and…

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Sixty Minutes

November 1, 2024

Kids should be active for at least 60 minutes each day. That is what doctors recommend. That adds up to one hour. Can you make a plan to meet this goal? Here are tips. Exercise Plan Look at your daily…

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Time for Your Checkup

October 25, 2024

Sometimes, you visit the doctor even though you are not sick. This visit is called a checkup. You should have one each year. A doctor will make sure you are healthy and growing. Here is what you can expect to…

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Meet a Doctor

October 25, 2024

Doctors who treat children are called pediatricians. Meet Dr. Jaclyn Dovico. She is a pediatrician. Dr. Dovico used to work at a bank. But she wanted to help kids. So she became a doctor. That was six years ago. Some…

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