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How to Help Kids Tell What’s Real and Fake Online

Every April Fool’s Day, online misinformation hits its peak. Kids and adults alike need to evaluate everything they read, see, and hear with extra caution to avoid getting fooled. That said, people have fallen for misinformation and fake news stories for centuries, since long before the internet. The latest issue of CRICKET Magazine details some […]

6 Spring Crafts, Recipes, and Activities for Kids

Goodbye winter, hello spring! Celebrate the start of a colorful new season with these fabulous spring crafts, recipes, and activities from our award-winning kids’ magazines. Pro tip: they’re also great opportunities to teach kids about parts of a flower, animal life cycles, and your local flora and fauna! Fun With Flowers The first flowers of […]

Sensical Spotlight: Abdallah Smash and Hevesh5

We’re excited to share an extra special interview in the latest issue of CRICKET Magazine. For over 50 years, CRICKET has published magazines that excite and inspire young minds. Last year, the kid-safe streaming platform Sensical joined our Cricket family, and we can’t wait to share our wonderful Sensical creators and video recommendations with you! […]

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 […]

7 Amazing Facts About Life on Mars from Aerospace Engineer Barbara Braun

Have you ever wondered what it would really be like to live on Mars? Barbara Braun doesn’t have to wonder. She participated in a two-week simulation of a Mars mission and returned with many fascinating stories to share. In fact, we’ve published articles about her Mars mission in the latest issues of CRICKET and SPIDER […]

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 […]

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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A New Era for Our Magazines!

September is here, and a hint of crisp fall breeze is in the air. It’s a season of change and new possibilities, and we’re excited to share some of the new features and updates in our September/October magazine issues! If you subscribe to one of our magazines, you may have seen something like this in […]

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. […]

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