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Sports for Everyone

April 11, 2024

The Paralympic Games will take place this summer. They will be in Paris. These games are for athletes with disabilities. The Paralympics began in 1948. They were Ludwig Guttman’s idea. He was a doctor working in England. His patients used…

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United States

What is Pickleball?

February 23, 2024

Pickleball has become a popular sport. Kids love it. So do their grandparents. People all over the country are playing it. Pickleball is easy to learn. And it is fun. Learn more about it. It is a mix of sports.…

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In the Swing

February 23, 2024

Where did the idea for pickleball come from? Here are four sports that came before it. They are played with paddles or rackets. Ping-pong (above) is played with a paddle. Players hit a small ball across a table. The ball…

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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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What's Your Sports Story?

April 13, 2023

As the temperatures are getting warmer, spring and summer sports seasons are starting up. A news story about sports can take many different approaches. A sports journalist might write a profile of a player. A reporter might cover the highlights…

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TFK Press Club

What's Your Local News?

March 2, 2023

Do you know what’s going on in your community? Keeping informed about global events is important, but it’s also good to know what’s happening where you live. This is where local news comes in. Community newspapers and local TV news…

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Entertainment

Summer Book Reviews: Part 1

June 29, 2022

Do you love to read? TFK Kid Reporters do too! Ethan Zhang and Tabitha Kho shared their reviews of two of the summer’s most interesting books. This is the first in a five-part series. Check back soon for more from…

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TFK Press Club

What's Your Sports Report?

February 4, 2022

Hi, Junior Journalist—or should we say Junior Sports Journalist? As you’ve probably figured out, this week’s mission is all about athletics. Are you ready to report on sports? Mission 4: What's Your Sports Report? Sean Gregory is a senior sports…

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TFK Press Club

Where Will You Go?

January 21, 2022

Welcome back, Junior Journalist! All you need for this week’s mission is your TFK Press Club badge and your imagination. Ready? Let’s get cracking. Mission 2: Where Will You Go? Professional journalists carry an official press badge. It says who…

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Historic Firsts

December 16, 2021

February is Black History Month. Here are some firsts in Black American history. Home Run! Jackie Robinson played baseball. He was the first famous Black player in the major leagues. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers. That was in 1947.…

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World

Ready to Compete

June 23, 2021

Some of the world’s best athletes will be at the Summer Olympics, in Tokyo, Japan. There are four sports new to the Games. Learn about them. Then meet some members of Team U.S.A. Sport Climbing Colin Duffy is 17 years…

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Meet An Athlete

May 21, 2021

The Paralympic Games will take place in Tokyo, Japan. They are for the world’s best athletes who have a disability. Nicky Nieves plays sitting volleyball. She’s on the United States women’s team. She’s a gold medalist. TFK’s Karena Phan spoke…

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Health

Stay in the Game

February 6, 2020

Sports can be a lot of fun. They are also a great way to get exercise. But it’s important to play safe and keep your body healthy. Find out how. Warm up. Before playing, take time to warm up. Go…

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World

Changing Times

November 29, 2019

Rome is an ancient city. It is in Italy. Sports were a big part of life in ancient Rome. Sports are still important to Romans. Compare how Romans watched sports in the past with how they watch them now. Ancient…

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History

Driving with Danica

February 12, 2019

Not many women race cars. But racer Danica Patrick loves zooming around the track. Join TFK on a ride through her career. Born to Race Patrick started racing cars at age 10. At first, she drove a tiny car. It…

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World

Going for Gold

January 5, 2018

The 2018 Winter Olympics are coming! The Games will take place February 9 to 25. They are being held in PyeongChang, South Korea. A special torch was made for the 2018 Olympics. Runners will carry it from Greece to South…

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United States

Who Wants to Be President?

September 16, 2016

On November 8, Americans will vote for a new president. Hillary Clinton belongs to the Democratic Party. Donald Trump belongs to the Republican Party. Find out about them. Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago, Illinois. This is her…

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