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The Life of a Service Dog

October 3, 2025

Service dogs are important. They help people who have disabilities. They start training when they are young. They retire when they get old. This page shows the life of an average service dog. Age 0–2 A service dog spends its…

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Senses Connect Us

September 26, 2025

Our senses help us connect with others. Use them to show friends you care. You can use your ears to listen. You can use your arms to hug. There are lots of ways! Which will you try first? High Five!…

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Be a Good Listener

September 26, 2025

Friends share stories. They say how they are feeling. Good friends listen carefully. You listen with your ears. But how do you pay attention? People may listen in different ways. Here are some tips. Tune in. Listen your friend’s…

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Super Senses

September 19, 2025

People have five senses. These are sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Our senses help us understand the world. Look around. What do you see? Breathe in through your nose. What do you smell? These are your senses in action!…

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Be Mindful

September 19, 2025

Mindfulness is a way to use your senses. It focuses you. Pay attention to what is happening now. This can help you relax. You can do this anywhere. Try the 5-4-3-2-1 method below. Think of five things you are…

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Stormy Weather

September 10, 2025

Clouds cover the sky. Wind howls. Rain pours. These can all happen during a storm. A storm is a type of weather. Some storms are extreme. Learn about four types of storms. Thunderstorm During a thunderstorm, the sky is dark.…

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Storm Safety

September 10, 2025

Storms can be scary. They can cause damage. But there are ways to stay safe. Here are some tips. Prepare a kit. Include water and canned food (above). Have enough for several days. Prepare for a loss of power.…

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Precipitation

September 5, 2025

Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets. When the water gets heavy, it falls to the ground. This is called precipitation. There are different forms of precipitation. Some are liquid. Some are solid. Rain Rain falls from the clouds.…

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Common Clouds

September 5, 2025

There are many types of clouds. They are identified by their shape. Some are high in the sky. Others are lower. Here are four types of clouds. Thin and Wispy When it is nice out, you might see cirrus…

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Presenting Weather

August 29, 2025

Al Roker is a weather forecaster. He is on TV. He tells viewers what weather they can expect. He has been doing this for 51 years. TIME for Kids asked him some questions about his work. How do you prepare…

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Weather Tools

August 29, 2025

We have tools to measure weather. Some measure rain. Others measure temperature. Have you seen any of these tools? Anemometer This tool (above) measures wind speed. Cups catch the wind. This turns a dial. The dial shows wind speed. Barometer…

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What is Weather?

August 22, 2025

Take a look outside. What is it like? It might be sunny and dry. It might be windy and cool. These words describe the weather. Different elements make up weather. Read about four of them. Temperature The temperature is how…

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Forecasting Family

August 22, 2025

Lily Hunter is brave and curious. She is 8 years old. And she is the main character on Weather Hunters. It is a new series from PBS Kids®. Lily and her family explore weather. Viewers will learn about rain…

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Are You Ready to Report?

May 12, 2025

Do you have what it takes to write and report for TIME for Kids? Apply now for a chance to contribute to our magazines and website. TFK editors will choose up to 10 talented students to be TFK Kid Reporters…

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