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It’s almost February, and along with that comes the Lunar New Year, celebrated by over two billion people across the world! According to the Chinese zodiac, it will be the
The holiday season is here, and now’s the perfect time to grab those last-minute gifts. It’s easy to find presents for kids who are on a sports team, play an
What better way to spend the cozy time after Thanksgiving dinner than curled up with a good story? In honor of the season of plenty, we’re sharing four free stories
It’s almost time for trick-or-treating and costume parties, so our treat for you is this collection of free stories from our award-winning children’s magazines! Meet a monster, visit a fall
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
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
In an increasingly small world, it’s more important than ever for kids to learn a second language. Only around 20% of school-age kids (grades K-12) are learning a foreign language
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
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,
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
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