8 More Award-Winning Inventions by Kids

It’s that time of year again: time to share the winners of this year’s Spark!Lab Dr. InBae and Mrs. Kyung Yoo Joon Invent It Challenge! Our 10th annual challenge may be our most exciting yet. This year’s prompt? To create a game-changing invention that makes sports more safe, fun, fair, and accessible to everyone– while […]

Celebrating Earth Day with Cricket Media Magazines

April 22 is Earth Day, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate and commit to our planet and making sure it thrives! Several of this month’s magazines focus on themes of nature and the environment, and we’d like to share them with you– along with 5 free articles and an activity! Join us for a […]

6 Reasons for Kids to Learn Mandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese is one of the fastest-growing languages in the world, not to mention the U.S.A. Learning a new language is more accessible than ever for children, but choosing which language to study can be a tough decision. Here are a few reasons for parents to start their kids on track to learn Mandarin. Connect […]

Remembering Marianne Carus

We are saddened to announce the passing of Marianne Carus, founder of CRICKET Magazine, at age 92. The following obituary published by Publisher’s Weekly provides a worthy summary of a remarkable career: Esteemed editor, publisher, education reformer, and founder of Cricket magazine Marianne Carus died on March 3 at her home in Peru, Ill. She was 92. […]

8 Free Stories, Crafts, and Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day!

Top o’ the morning! St. Patrick’s Day is a big celebration of Irish heritage, and we have some fascinating traditional tales, true stories, recipes, and crafts that you can use to celebrate the day with the kids in your family! Plus, don’t forget to print our our free St. Patrick’s Day cards for your friends […]

13 Things You Didn’t Know About Clara Barton

The latest issue of of COBBLESTONE Magazine is all about Clara Barton, just in time for both Women’s History Month and Clara Barton’s 200th birthday later this year! You may know that Clara Barton nursed soldiers during the Civil War and that she founded the American Red Cross, but what else do you know about […]

Get Inspired with the 7 Steps of Invention

Do you have an amazing idea for a game-changing invention but have no idea where to begin? Inventing may sound like something that only a select few genius scientists can do, but inventing is for everyone. All you need to do is follow seven simple steps. The 2021 Spark!Lab Dr. InBae and Mrs. Kyung Joo […]

Be a Game Changer with the 2021 Invent It Challenge!

It’s time for the most exciting part of the year here at Cricket Media: the Spark!Lab Dr. InBae and Mrs. Kyung Joo Yoon Invent It Challenge! For the 11th year in a row, we’re taking part in this innovative global challenge for kid inventors. Each year, kids across the world compete in their age groups […]

Enjoy a Winter Melody with SPIDER Magazine

One of the best ways to brighten up a chilly winter day is to make music at home! This January issue of SPIDER Magazine is full of musical magic that kids and families can enjoy! From practicing piano to playing ice instruments to a silly opera, this issue is full of so much to sing […]