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A large yellow cartoon creature hangs above a crowd at a busy gaming convention, with colorful screens and banners in the background.

Entertainment

Pokémon is 30!

October 16, 2026

Happy birthday, Pikachu! This year, Pokémon celebrated a milestone. It is 30 years old. Pokémon debuted on February 27, 1996. It began in Japan. Many kids (and adults) have become fans over the years. Always Evolving There have been lots…

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Kid in suit and blue cap sits smiling on Capitol steps.

Community

Zacky’s Goal

October 9, 2026

Zacky Muñoz, 14, is careful when he eats. He has allergies. He cannot have certain foods. Even a tiny bit of them can make him sick. He accidentally ate some sesame in first grade. After a few bites, “I knew…

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Two students in a classroom with laptop computers on their desks.

Technology

School Screens

August 28, 2026

Do students use computers or tablets at your school? Most schools have them. In 2025, about 88% of public schools in the United States had a digital device for every student. That is according to the U.S. National Center for…

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A colorful drawing shows a student painting scenes of space, the Statue of Liberty, ocean life, and city buildings.

United States

America the Beautiful

April 17, 2026

What does America mean to you? That’s what the America’s Field Trip contest wants to know. Students in grades 3 through 12 can respond with art or writing. It’s part of the America250 initiative. The contest was held in 2025…

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A bright, glowing galaxy with swirling rings of gas and dust surrounds a pale center in deep space.

Science

See the Stars

February 27, 2026

Space is beautiful. It is full of color and light. Photographers capture this beauty. They take photos of planets and galaxies. They show us glowing moons. They take pictures of space travelers, too. Space photos show us other worlds. Here…

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A group of NASA astronauts in blue flight suits pose together behind large red letters spelling “NASA.”

United States

NASA Newcomers

February 27, 2026

Becoming an astronaut isn’t easy. To do the job, people have to go through a difficult program. It’s called the Astronaut Candidate Program. NASA selects new applicants every few years. Last year, the agency chose 10 new people (pictured above)…

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Two people in red cold-weather suits carry white boxes through a tunnel carved out of snow and ice.

Science

Icy Adventure

January 30, 2026

Imagine going back in time. What did the Earth look like a million years ago? Was it warmer? Colder? Was the air different? An international group of scientists wanted to find out. They looked back in time. But they didn’t…

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United States

No More Pennies

December 22, 2025

Have you ever picked up a penny for good luck? The coins will soon be harder to find. That’s because the United States is no longer making them. The last batch of pennies was made on November 12. Pennies…

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A humanoid robot folds clothes on a bed inside a modern, sunlit room.

Technology

Best Inventions of 2025

December 12, 2025

Every year, TIME magazine lists the year’s best inventions. Some of these are tech tools. Some use artificial intelligence (AI). Others are cool toys and games. TIME for Kids has chosen eight here. Which one tops your list? High-Tech Helper…

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A smiling teenage girl wearing glasses sitting in a library.

Community

Digital Defender

October 17, 2025

In 2024, Tejasvi Manoj’s grandpa got an email. It was from someone pretending to be in his family. The person needed $2,000. Luckily, Tejasvi’s grandpa contacted her dad. He called the relative to see if the email was real. The…

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Community

Meet Our Kid Reporters

September 10, 2025

We have some new faces joining the TIME for Kids crew! Read about the 2025–2026 team of TFK Kid Reporters. And keep an eye out for their articles this school year. Asha Curley, 11 Scottsdale, Arizona Asha sings her heart…

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World

Los mejores lugares del mundo

September 1, 2025

Cada año, TIME hace una lista de los mejores lugares del mundo. TIME for Kids elige sus favoritos. La lista de este año te llevará por todo el mundo. Hay esculturas gigantes en América del Norte. Hay una casita de…

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