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Cricket Media creates trusted, age-appropriate experiences for kids and families.
For over 50 years, we’ve sparked curiosity through award-winning magazines. Today, with Sensical, we unite print, streaming, audio, and interactive play into one safe, purpose-driven ecosystem.
Grounded in child development science, our content grows with kids from babies to teens building creativity, confidence, and critical thinking.
We serve families and educators, and partner with brands and platforms to scale safe, meaningful engagement.
Inspiring Curiosity Through Reading.
For over 50 years, Cricket Media’s award-winning magazines have sparked kids’ curiosity and imagination, encouraging them to explore, discover, and dream big.
Every issue builds confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning through stories, art, and ideas that make the world feel full of wonder.
Parents and educators trust our magazines to deliver screen-free learning that inspires imagination and nurtures lifelong curiosity.
Free Streaming for Curious Kids.
Sensical is the completely free, kid-safe streaming platform made just for ages 2–12. Every show is handpicked by experts—not algorithms—to spark curiosity and inspire learning. With 50+ channels built around kids’ favorite topics, Sensical makes screen time smart, safe, and fun. Stream smarter today!
Building Reading Confidence Through Interactive Stories.
The Reading Stars app helps kids build reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—one story at a time.
The app features thousands of Cricket’s Lexile®-matched children’s books, interactive quizzes, and daily rewards that turn reading into a joyful habit. From quick bedtime reads to epic story adventures, Reading Stars makes reading fun, personalized, and measurable for every child!
Building STEM & Literacy Pathways Through Mentoring
CricketTogether™ and TryEngineering Together™ connect underserved students in grades 3–8 with volunteer eMentors through our safe and secure platform. Corporations and organizations engage employees in meaningful literacy and STEM mentorship that strengthens communities while building long-term talent pipelines.
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Getting ready to travel or just looking to learn the basics quickly? Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have taken a decade off since your last
Getting ready to travel or just looking to learn the basics quickly? Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have taken a decade off since your last
Getting ready to travel or just looking to learn the basics quickly? Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have taken a decade off since your last
Bringing Curiosity to Life Every Day.
Cricket Media makes learning fun and meaningful for every child. From our award-winning magazines and Reading Stars app to kid-safe streaming on Sensical and insightful content on our Cricket blog, we give families everything they need to inspire curiosity, creativity, and build confidence in every child. Explore engaging content for every age, interest, and stage of learning—all in one trusted place.
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Driving Impact Through Education and Engagement.
Cricket Media partners with businesses to deliver impactful programs and opportunities that inspire learning and engagement. From sponsoring our award-winning eMentoring initiatives, to licensing premium educational content, to collaborating on kid-safe advertising and partnerships, we help companies make a meaningful impact. Together, we create value for your brand, your employees, and the communities you serve.
Supporting Classrooms and Learning.
Reading Stars seamlessly merges Cricket’s award-winning content with iHuman’s cutting-edge technology, creating a new way for children to engage with reading. MCLEAN, VA, UNITED STATES,
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