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10 Things You Didn’t Know About George Washington Carver

Most Americans know just one fact about George Washington Carver: he invented peanut butter. But what if we told you that fact isn’t quite true– and that he invented so much more? In fact, Carver changed the way we live, eat, and grow crops in this country. In honor of Black History Month, here are […]

3 Great Magazines for Kids Who Love Puzzles (Plus 3 Free Puzzles!)

Did you know that January 29 is National Puzzle Day? Come to think of it, this cold, dreary time of year is an amazing time to curl up with with an exhilarating brain teaser. If it’s too snowy, rainy, or generally yucky outside to run around and play, why not exercise your brains? For generations, […]

Why Is Origami So Important? Discover the Fabulous Art of Folding!

Most of us have dabbled in origami. Maybe we can whip up a paper fortune teller or even entertain our children with a jumping frog. Still, few people today realize the incredible possibilities of origami. Not only does it have a rich cultural heritage, origami has inspired countless innovations, from architecture to aerospace engineering to […]

5 Fabulous Snow Day Activities

Hooray! Who doesn’t love a snow day? There’s nothing more magical for a child than sleeping in late and playing all day. But for parents, snow days can get a little stressful. If you’re looking for ways to occupy your kids’ time without excessive screen time or general rumpus, here are a few delightful winter […]

Best Holiday Gifts for Curious and Creative Kids

‘Tis the season already! Get your holiday shopping wrapped up before the last-minute December rush with these amazing gift ideas for kids who love to read and learn. There’s something on our list for kids of every age and interest. For over 50 years, Cricket Media has delivered magic and wonder to homes around the country. Now, we’re sharing our special […]

6 Spooky and Silly Halloween Snacks for Kids

Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year for truly creative, fun food. It’s a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen, too! Once they’ve decorated a mini monster pizza, they’ll realize that cooking can be a lot of fun! These six spooky snacks from our award-winning kids’ magazines are perfect […]

4 Perfect Fall Activities for Kids

Fall is officially here! What do you do with all those fallen leaves on your lawn or balcony? How about the apples left over from apple-picking that you don’t think your family will get through? Welcome the season with fun and creative nature-based activities to keep kids learning, growing, and imagining all fall long! For […]

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Introducing Reading Stars, a Fun Reading App for Kids!

We are incredibly excited to announce the release of Reading Stars, a new reading app that makes reading fun and easy for kids! For over 50 years, Cricket has delighted generations of children with stories that spark imagination and learning. Now we’re bringing our beloved Cricket content to young readers in a whole new way. […]

Our Conversation With a Lifelong CRICKET Reader

When you’ve been around for over 50 years like CRICKET Magazine has, it’s hard to fathom how many lives you may impact along the way. We were thrilled to hear from CRICKET super fan Katie G., who has been reading the magazines since age 7– and even has an Old Cricket tattoo! We had to […]

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