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Woman in pink sleeves handing over 'kindness flag' to a kid.

Inspiring Kindness: Discover the magic of quotes for kids

Teaching kindness to children is crucial in today’s world, where fostering empathy and compassion can have a profound impact. As …

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Venom symbiote transformation.

11 Cool venom coloring pages you can’t resist coloring!

Ever watched a kid (or let’s be honest, an adult) completely zone out while coloring a superhero? I sure have! …

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Asteroids traveling towards earth.

NASA’s Asteroid 2024 YR4 warning: A teachable moment for kids about space and science (exciting ideas included)

The latest update from NASA has sparked discussions around the increasing odds of a massive asteroid 2024 YR4 striking Earth. …

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Elon Musk talking to the audience, X's Grok in the background.

Grok 3: How Elon Musk’s AI could shape the future of learning

AI is moving at lightning speed, and the latest buzz? Grok-3, Elon Musk’s newest AI from xAI is making waves …

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A group of children expressing astonishment around strange toys.

7 Insanely weird toys for kids (some of these’re totally unknown!)

Kids love surprises. The second they rip off the wrapping paper or crack open a blind bag, their eyes light …

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A frozen winter landscape, with trees covered in snow.

Surviving the cold: How families can stay safe and keep kids engaged during school closings

Oklahoma City and much of the U.S. is bracing for an extended period of freezing temperatures, forcing schools to close …

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What the 2024 NAEP rankings say about education in America

Every year, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) releases rankings based on student performance in 4th- and 8th-grade math …

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9 Easy poems to memorize for kids – 4 lines (with beautiful images)

There’s just something about kids and rhymes, they hear a catchy little poem, and suddenly, they’re singing it all day …

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11 Gingerbread coloring pages you’ll want to print right now (free printables)

Nothing screams holiday magic like gingerbread houses – the smell of cinnamon, the sticky icing, the inevitable candy snacking before …

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A sign near the front gate of Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Why Do Places Get Renamed? What Kids Can Learn from the Fort Bragg Story

The names of places tell stories. Whether it’s a school, a park, or even a military base, a name can …

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Ballerina dancing on a rainbow.

27 Out-of-this-world Ballerina coloring pages you must have!

There’s something downright magical about ballet – the effortless twirls, the graceful leaps, the sparkle of a tutu catching the …

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