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8 Questions for Myria Perez

March 1, 2023

Myria Perez is a fossil preparator and educator at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, D.C. She spoke with TFK Kid Reporter Elisha Lee. 1. What exactly do you do for your job? I work with fossils,…

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Opinion

Do Kids Need Homework?

January 19, 2023

We knew this question would spark lively debate among readers. School is a big part of life, not just for kids but for their families and for educators, too. Everyone has an opinion about what’s best for students. And they…

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Música para el pueblo

December 15, 2022

Gustavo Dudamel regresa al escenario para un segundo bis. Es la noche de apertura de la Filarmónica de Los Ángeles, en California. Cuando la multitud ve al director de orquesta, el volumen adentro del Salón de Conciertos Walt Disney aumenta…

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Fair Play

December 15, 2022

If you enjoy learning about interesting jobs, find this article and more like it on Your Hot Job, TFK's new career-focused website for kids. What does your future hold? Sam Rapoport has a mission. It’s connecting women and girls to…

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World

Miracle Trees

October 5, 2022

Tariq Qaiser is trying to protect mangroves. The trees could save Pakistan’s largest city from climate disaster. Tariq Qaiser is steering a small boat through a swamp near Karachi, Pakistan. He comes to Bundal Island several times a week to document…

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Fighting for Rights

September 22, 2022

In 1959, Rena “Rusty” Kanokogi won a YMCA judo championship in New York. Kanokogi’s coach had asked her to fill in for an injured teammate. Women weren’t welcome in the competition, so Kanokogi pretended to be a man. When organizers…

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El arte del trabajo

September 15, 2022

Hay un mural en Winsted, Connecticut, que es cinco pisos de alto y 120 pies de largo. La artista Ellen Griesedieck tuvo la idea en 1999. Ella creó el mural con la ayuda de miles de estudiantes en todo el…

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World

Los mejores lugares del mundo

September 1, 2022

¿Quieres ver el mundo? Cada año, la revista TIME hace una lista de los Mejores Lugares del Mundo. Únete a TIME for Kids en un tour de nuestros favoritos. Te llevaremos de la ciudad a la naturaleza, y de pueblos…

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Environment

Observación de tiburón

August 26, 2022

Se observó un tiburón en la costa de la playa LeCount Hollow, en Wellfleet, Massachusetts, el 8 de agosto. La observación se reportó en la aplicación Sharktivity. Esta es una herramienta de seguridad pública creada por Atlantic White Shark Conservancy,…

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TFK Press Club

Who Do You Appreciate?

April 8, 2022

Junior Journalist, do you know teachers who are making a difference? This week, tell us all about them. Mission 9: Who Do You Appreciate? Teacher Appreciation Week is on its way! From May 2 through 6, students around the country…

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Basta de basura

April 6, 2022

En una mañana lluviosa de diciembre en Helsinki, Finlandia, Minh Anh Ho, de 11 años, está encorvada sobre un microscopio. Sus compañeros de clase están ocupados con otras tareas. Uno está entrevistando al alcalde para un noticiero de TV. Otro…

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Technology

¿Qué es el Metaverso?

March 11, 2022

Cuando el hijo de Cathy Hackl quiso una fiesta para su noveno cumpleaños, él no pidió regalitos de cotillón ni decoraciones. Él pidió si podía tener su celebración en Roblox, una plataforma digital donde usuarios pueden jugar y crear juegos.…

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United States

State of the Union

March 3, 2022

President Joe Biden gave his first State of the Union address on March 1. He spoke before Congress at the United States Capitol. Biden said that Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, would “pay a price” for invading Ukraine. Biden highlighted the…

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IN THE ZONE Video games are a popular form of entertainment. But some people think kids spend too much time staring at screens.

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Should Governments Regulate Screen Time?

March 3, 2022

In fall 2021, the United States Senate held a hearing about Facebook. Senators discussed whether the platform is harmful for younger users. Senator Dan Sullivan, of Alaska, suggested that national screen-time limits could protect kids. He referenced something that took…

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Health

Helping Kids Heal

January 21, 2022

Kids have a lot on their minds. Juggling school, family, activities, and all of the other big parts of life is hard enough. Add to this list a pandemic that’s disrupting schedules and causing continuous uncertainty? It’s a recipe for…

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Time Off

The Best Toys of 2021

November 22, 2021

The best toys of 2021 might make for a magical holiday season. With Magic Mixies, mix up a potion and— poof! —summon a new stuffed pet. With Lego Vidiyo Party, create a music video in real time, wherever you are,…

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La narradora

November 12, 2021

Cuando Jane Goodall tenía 6 años, durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, ella se despertaba con frecuencia por las sirenas. El sonido advertía que los aviones del enemigo estaban volando sobre su ciudad inglesa. Su hermanita corría hacia el refugio antiaéreo.…

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Health

Dr. Janet Woodcock Talks with TIME for Kids

November 5, 2021

On October 29, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old. Kids across the U.S. are already getting their first dose. I spoke with Dr.…

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Opinion

Should Zoos Still Exist?

November 4, 2021

Happy, an Asian elephant, lives at the Bronx Zoo, in New York City. But the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) says the zoo doesn’t provide the space and socialization that Happy needs. The NhRP is taking the Bronx Zoo to court.…

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