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On August 29, athletes compete on day 1 of the Paralympic Games, in Paris, France. Wheelchair basketball is one of 22 sports featured in this year’s Games. The …
What is your business, and how does it help the community? My business is Treasures by Taylor, an online jewelry store I started in 2022. I design and market vibrant bracelets in a variety of colors and styles. I give…
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore left Earth on June 5. The two astronauts were expecting a short flight on NASA’s new Starliner spacecraft. They’d fly to the International Space Station, or ISS (see “Space Station”). Successfully docking there would certify…
TFK Kid Reporter Audrey Owolo visited the White House, in Washington, D.C., to interview Karine Jean-Pierre about her job and career path. As the White House pr…
Students who excel in school are sometimes given the opportunity to skip a grade. They leave their class behind and jump ahead to learn with older students. Skipping a grade lets students take on more-challenging schoolwork. But it comes with…
A year ago, wildfires swept through the town of Lahaina, on the Hawaiian island of Maui. More than 100 people died. The fires destroyed 1,400 homes and 200,000 trees. Today, some Lahaina residents displaced by the fires are still in…
From July 26 to August 11, athletes from around the world competed at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, in Paris, France. A total of 10,500 Olympians went for the gold in 32 sports, such as swimming, track, and gymnastics. More…
Simone Biles now has more Olympic medals than any American gymnast in history. She wasn’t the only record-setter at this year’s Games. Athletes broke 32 world records in eight sports. Some set Olympic records or records for their country. One…
The Summer Paralympics will kick off in Paris, France, on August 28. More than 4,400 athletes with a disability will compete. Like the Summer Olympics, the Summer Paralympics take place every four years. This year’s Games will feature 22 sports.…
When Heman Bekele was 6, he got a chemistry set for Christmas. He used it to mix up “potions.” Back then, only his parents paid attention. Now, at 15, Heman is used to a lot more people watching his work.…
TIME’s Kid of the Year honor recognizes young people who are making a positive impact. In addition to this year’s winner, Heman Bekele, five honorees were selected. This was done with the help of TIME and TIME for Kids editors,…
We’ve got some new faces joining the TIME for Kids crew! Read about the 2024–2025 team of TFK Kid Reporters. Look for their articles in the magazine and online this school year. Meyer Ballas, 12 Los Angeles, California Meyer plays…
TFK Kid Reporter Ben Stern saw Harold and the Purple Crayon, which opens in theaters on August 2. Read his thoughts below. Imagine having a magic purple crayon that can bring your imagination to life. That’s exactly what happens in…
There’s a new sport at this year’s Paris Olympics: breaking, sometimes called breakdancing. The sport combines dancing and acrobatics. To win the gold, athletes called breakers will spin, flip, and shuffle to hip-hop music. Here’s what you need to know…
In 2021, we asked TIME for Kids readers if they thought summer reading should be mandatory. We heard from students who felt strongly about both sides of the issue. So we decided to pose the question again. And again, you…
Everyone’s summer looks different. For many kids, summertime is a period of rest and fun. Others use their time off school to learn a skill, play a summer sport, take interesting classes, or connect with family and friends. How are…
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Record-setting high temperatures are dangerous for your health. Whether you’re in the middle of a heat wave or just trying to get through one scorching day, you’ll need strategies to cool off and stay well. One of the most important…