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Animal Friends

December 15, 2023

Scientists say friendships help us stay healthy. That’s true for animals too. Unusual Pair (above) Animals can have friends from other species. Dogs and cats are very different but can get along. Cleaning Up These chimpanzees know how to…

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Technology

Best Inventions of 2023

December 8, 2023

TIME magazine made a list of last year’s best inventions. Some solve problems. Others make life easier. Some are just fun. TIME for Kids shares seven of them here. Which one do you think is the best? Fire Alert! This…

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Who’s Your Pick?

December 7, 2023

Every year, TIME magazine announces a Person of the Year. This recognition goes to someone who has had a lot of influence recently or who represents the year in some way. The title has gone to such people as Elon…

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TFK Press Club

Join the TFK Press Club!

December 7, 2023

Welcome to the TIME for Kids Press Club! We always love to hear from you. Let’s make it official! By joining the TFK Press Club, you'll become a Junior Journalist and be invited to share the stories that matter most…

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Community

Being a Buddy

November 30, 2023

Sammie Vance goes to school in Indiana. She started the Buddy Bench program there. Anyone could sit on the “buddy bench.” It meant that person needed a friend. Read about Sammie’s kindness campaign. Getting Started Sammie collected plastic. Her community…

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Community

A Good Friend

November 30, 2023

Everyone needs a friend. And it is important to be a good friend. Can you be a friend? The tips below tell you how. Introduce yourself. Say hello to someone new. Invite them to play. Ask questions to get…

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Time to Celebrate

November 30, 2023

Winter is a time for bundling up. It is also a time for celebrating. There are many winter holidays. Each has its customs and traditions. Do you celebrate any of these holidays? Hanukkah Hanukkah is known as the Festival…

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World

New Year's Traditions

November 30, 2023

The New Year’s holiday is celebrated around the world. See what people in different countries do to welcome the new year. Splashing Around In the Netherlands and Canada, it is a tradition to take a dip on New Year’s Day…

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Science

Suited for Space

November 30, 2023

It can be very cold or very hot in space. There is no air to breathe. An astronaut has to wear a space suit. Read about its different parts. 1. This is a backpack. It provides air to breathe. It…

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Science

To the Moon!

November 30, 2023

NASA has a new space suit. It was made for astronauts going to the moon. NASA plans to get them there by 2025. The mission is called Artemis III. It will put a woman on the moon for the first…

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Science

Types of Snowflakes

November 30, 2023

Have you ever seen a snowflake? Snowflakes grow as moist air freezes in a cloud. No two snowflakes are alike. But they have shapes in common. Let’s see some. Columns and Needles These crystals form in warmer temperatures. They are long…

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Science

States of Matter

November 30, 2023

What happens to snow when the weather turns warm? It changes form. It goes from solid to liquid to gas. These are the main states of matter. Everything is solid, liquid, or gas. Heat and cold make matter change forms. …

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World

World's Greatest Places

October 12, 2023

Want to explore the world? Each year, TIME magazine makes a list. It picks some of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks our favorites. Get ready for an adventure! Island Living Dominica is an island. It is…

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Health

Let's Go Birding

October 6, 2023

Birdwatching is a fun hobby. It is also good for you. Scientists say seeing and hearing birds can help people feel happy. Here is how to start birdwatching. Set up a bird feeder. Feeders are a great way to attract…

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