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TIME for Kids engages students with authentic journalism, inspires them to join the national discourse on current topics, and provides teachers with valuable resources for the classroom. TFK was founded in 1995. We offer four grade-specific editions. Edition K-1 and Edition 2 publish 28 issues per year, with magazines arriving in a monthly bundle. Each issue gets students excited about reading and helps build early literacy skills. Edition 3-4 and Edition 5-6 publish 24 weekly issues. The magazines build informational reading skills and help students better understand our complex world and become informed and active citizens.

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Science

Winter Weather

December 1, 2021

Winter is the coldest season. Watch out for ice! Ice covers trees. 
It makes the ground slippery. Read on to learn more about 
icy weather. Ice and Snow Water freezes in the clouds. It turns into ice crystals. They fall…

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Community

Where Do You Live?

October 14, 2021

A community is a group of people living or working together. A community can also be a place where people live. There are different types of communities. Read about three of them. What type do you live in? Do you…

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Community

On the Map

October 14, 2021

Is a country bigger than a state? Is a state bigger than a city or town? Read about them below. Country There are nearly 200 countries. Ours is the United States. Here it is on a map. State The…

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Animals

Up in the Trees

October 14, 2021

Many creatures make a home in the trees. Read about some of the animals that live up high. Swinging from Treetops Orangutans live in rainforests. They swing from tree to tree. They build nests in trees. Pecking Holes Woodpeckers live…

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Animals

Types of Beaks

October 14, 2021

Every bird has a beak. It uses its beak to eat. Bird beaks come in different shapes. Read about them. Hooked beaks help birds tear food. This bird is a crested caracara. It uses its beak to catch fish.…

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Animals

Spot the Differences

April 22, 2021

Butterflies and moths look similar. But they are very different. Butterflies and moths come in different colors and sizes. Compare the two insects. Can you spot the differences? Butterfly A butterfly has brightly colored wings. Its body is narrow…

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United States

Biden Wins

November 9, 2020

Joe Biden has won the 2020 presidential election. He is a former vice president of the United States. He will become the 46th U.S. president. Election Day was November 3. Four days later, the Associated Press made an announcement. Joe…

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United States

A Big Election

November 4, 2020

People voted for president on November 3. They also voted for members of Congress. There are two main candidates running for president. They are President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden. So far, there is no winner in…

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