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5 National Park Picks from COBBLESTONE Magazine

Today is the 105th birthday of the National Park Service! It’s also a fee-free day, which means that no admission is charged to enter NPS sites today! In addition to 63 official National Parks, the NPS manages 423 parks across the country, including historic sites, forests, seashores, trails and even parkways! This month’s issue of […]

7 Fascinating Facts About Olympic History

The winter Olympics are here it’s a great time to reflect on some of the interesting moments in past Olympics. From the original Olympic Games in ancient Greece to the first ‘modern Olympics’ in 1896 to this year’s games in Italy there’s so much fascinating history to explore! The ancient Olympics were for men only […]

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 […]

Lantern Festival

Today is Lantern Festival, or 元宵节 (yuán xiāo jié), which marks the end of the Chinese New Year holiday. It dates back at least two thousand years, and like the rest of Spring Festival, it’s a time to celebrate with family. It’s got special traditions of its own though: lantern-lighting of course, as well as moon-gazing, eating sweet rice […]

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

Top o’ the morning! We’re excited to share some traditional tales, 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 and loved ones! “The Giant’s Wife” (from SPIDER Magazine, Ages 6-9) This […]

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 […]

Explore Sports Innovations with our February Issue!

It may not be obvious at first, but sports and science go hand in hand. They’re all about innovation and moving forward. Over time, sports have become more and more high tech– even a simple piece of equipment like a ball is painstakingly engineered to be as effective as possible. This February, several of our […]

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 […]

Interesting Presidential Inaugurations Through History

Earlier today, Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. It was not exactly a typical inauguration ceremony, with a small audience, flags replacing the crowds on the National Mall, and participants wearing masks. It was not, however, the first inauguration that felt a little bit different! Here […]

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