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Not every library is in a big building. Some libraries are very small. A Little Free Library can be the size of a birdhouse! Some little libraries are even built in the trunks of old trees. A Little Free Library lets…
Part of a reporter's job is to ask questions. This week, we've got a question for you. Junior Journalist, are you ready to conduct an interview? Mission 8: Can You Get the Scoop? Not all magazine stories are, well, stories.…
In this mission, you’ll tell us what job you might like to have in the future. Don’t worry, we won’t be upset if you don’t pick “journalist” (though we suspect some of you will!). Mission 7: What's Your Dream Job?…
People eat with different tools. Here are a few of them. Which do you use most often? Fork This fork has four prongs. You poke them into food to pick it up. You can also use a fork to…
People all over the world eat rice. Different countries have their own rice dishes. Below are five dishes from different parts of the world. Which would you like to try? Jambalaya is from the United States. Jambalaya is popular…
Starting a garden might seem hard. TFK Kid Reporter Ian McKenna has some tips. They will get you growing in no time. • Decide what to grow. Grow vegetables. If you don’t like vegetables, try fruits or flowers. There are…
Some food choices are better for the planet than others. They use less energy and fewer resources. Here are some environmentally friendly food tips. Shop Locally Shipping food a long way uses energy. Farmers’ markets sell food that was…
Countries, states, and cities all have leaders. Read on to learn about different leaders in the United States The president leads the country. The president is the leader of the United States government. Joe Biden is the current president.…
A mayor is the leader of a city or town. A mayor is elected by a town’s voters. Keep reading to learn more about a mayor’s job. Mayors manage workers. Mayors help run city departments. These include the police and…
TIME for Kids has picked the top inventions of the year. Some will help us work and learn. Others are just for fun. Read about the best inventions of 2021. Which do you like best? Keeping Kids Calm This fuzzy…
Junior Journalist, get out your camera. For this TFK Press Club mission, you’ll be telling a story using pictures. Mission 6: Can You Picture It? When you think of a journalist, do you see a reporter with a pen and…
When winter ends, spring begins. The weather gets warmer. Plants and animals return. See how we use our senses to experience the season. Seeing Look! You can see lots of birds in the spring. Baby animals are born. Bears…
Junior Journalist, for your next assignment, we’re asking you to look for people who are working to protect our home planet, Earth. (Oh, and have you made your TFK Press Club badge yet? You can download it here.) Mission 5:…
Spring brings warmth and celebration. Here is how people celebrate spring around the world. Spain Las Fallas is a festival of fire. People build giant floats. They parade them through the streets. Then the floats are burned in bonfires. India…
Some people work to protect the environment. Others want to make the world more fair. What is important to you? Here are some ways to make a difference. Organize a Group In a group, people can share ideas. They work…
Dear TIME for Kids, You often write about young activists. I love it! They inspire me. How can I become an activist? Carolina Mariel Caraballo, 12 Bronx, New York Dear Carolina, Anyone can become an activist if there is…
Art is a way to express yourself. Artists use different materials. Learn about some artists and the tools they use. Some artists use paint. Painters use brushes and paint to make pictures. Some paintings are of people or places or…
Grab a pencil and paper. Then follow the steps to draw a cat. 1. Start with a U shape. Connect the top. Add lines inside to guide you. 2. Make some ovals for the eyes and mouth. Add a triangle…
Have you heard of orcas? They are also called killer whales. That is because of their hunting skills. They eat fish, seals, and penguins. They even eat sharks! Orcas are smart and social. Read more about them here. Around the…
The ocean is deep. It is made up of different zones, or areas. Here are three of them. SUNLIGHT ZONE This zone gets heat from the sun. It gets light, too. Most ocean plants and animals live here. TWILIGHT ZONE…