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Pass the Rice

March 10, 2022

People all over the world eat rice. Different countries have their own rice dishes. Below are five dishes from different parts of the world. Which would you like to try? Jambalaya is from the United States. Jambalaya is popular…

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Grow Your Own Garden

March 10, 2022

Starting a garden might seem hard. TFK Kid Reporter Ian McKenna has some tips. They will get you growing in no time. • Decide what to grow. Grow vegetables. If you don’t like vegetables, try fruits or flowers. There are…

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Environment

Eat for the Earth

March 10, 2022

Some food choices are better for the planet than others. They use less energy and fewer resources. Here are some environmentally friendly food tips. Shop Locally Shipping food a long way uses energy. Farmers’ markets sell food that was…

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United States

Who Is in Charge?

March 10, 2022

Countries, states, and cities all have leaders. Read on to learn about different leaders in the United States The president leads the country. The president is the leader of the United States government. Joe Biden is the current president.…

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Community

A Mayor's Job

March 10, 2022

A mayor is the leader of a city or town. A mayor is elected by a town’s voters. Keep reading to learn more about a mayor’s job. Mayors manage workers. Mayors help run city departments. These include the police and…

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Science

Best Inventions of 2021

March 10, 2022

TIME for Kids has picked the top inventions of the year. Some will help us work and learn. Others are just for fun. Read about the best inventions of 2021. Which do you like best? Keeping Kids Calm This fuzzy…

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TFK Press Club

Can You Picture It?

March 3, 2022

Junior Journalist, get out your camera. For this TFK Press Club mission, you’ll be telling a story using pictures. Mission 6: Can You Picture It? When you think of a journalist, do you see a reporter with a pen and…

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Seeing Spring

February 11, 2022

When winter ends, spring begins. The weather gets warmer. Plants and animals return. See how we use our senses to experience the season. Seeing Look! You can see lots of birds in the spring. Baby animals are born. Bears…

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TFK Press Club

Who's Your Earth Hero?

February 11, 2022

Junior Journalist, for your next assignment, we’re asking you to look for people who are working to protect our home planet, Earth. (Oh, and have you made your TFK Press Club badge yet? You can download it here.) Mission 5:…

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World

Spring Festival

February 11, 2022

Spring brings warmth and celebration. Here is how people celebrate spring around the world. Spain Las Fallas is a festival of fire. People build giant floats. They parade them through the streets. Then the floats are burned in bonfires. India…

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Community

Get Active!

February 11, 2022

Some people work to protect the environment. Others want to make the world more fair. What is important to you? Here are some ways to make a difference. Organize a Group In a group, people can share ideas. They work…

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Opinion

Here to Help

February 11, 2022

Dear TIME for Kids, You often write about young activists. I love it! They inspire me. How can I become an activist? Carolina Mariel Caraballo, 12 Bronx, New York Dear Carolina, Anyone can become an activist if there is…

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Arts

Express Yourself

February 11, 2022

Art is a way to express yourself. Artists use different materials. Learn about some artists and the tools they use. Some artists use paint. Painters use brushes and paint to make pictures. Some paintings are of people or places or…

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Arts

Art for Everyone

February 11, 2022

Grab a pencil and paper. Then follow the steps to draw a cat. 1. Start with a U shape. Connect the top. Add lines inside to guide you. 2. Make some ovals for the eyes and mouth. Add a triangle…

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