Think of the best athlete in the world. Are you thinking of soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo or basketball great Michael Jordan? Maybe gymnast Simone Biles or tennis superstar Serena Williams? There are definitely lots of different people you could argue are the best...
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Bedtime HistoryHistory of Roblox for Kids
Our story begins in the early 2000s with two wizards of the Internet named David Baszucki and Erik Cassel. These visionary friends loved building and creating, and they dreamt of a place where everyone could let their imagination run wild. Together, they set out on an...
Finding Peace: A Buddhist Monk’s Journey
Tenzin awoke to the soft chimes of prayer flags fluttering in the crisp mountain breeze. He opened his eyes and rubbed them, then rolled over on his mat and looked out the open window at the sun-painted, snow-capped peaks of Tibet. Hues of pink and gold cast a warm...
History of Valentines Day for Kids
In various parts of the world, February 14th means the arrival of a special holiday – Valentine’s Day. In the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia, red hearts appear on cards, roses spring up in florists’ shops, and...
Tour of London for Kids
You’ve probably read a fairy tale before, right? Maybe it had a king or a queen who lived in a castle with a cool dungeon. Or maybe there was even a knight who carried a sword and rode a horse. But did you know that kings and queens and dungeons and castles don’t just...
History of Michael Jackson for Kids
You’ve probably heard of the King of England and maybe even the King of Hearts. But did you know that there was also a King of Pop Music? His name was Michael Jackson, and he was nicknamed the King of Pop by his adoring fans and the entire music industry because of...
The Legend of Robin Hood for Kids
Let’s take a journey back to medieval England, a thousand years ago. It’s a land ruled by mighty kings who command vast armies, knights in shining armor, and maidens who wander the woods at night, trying to find unicorns to tame and present to the king as gifts. But...
Christmas Truce of 1914 for Kids
In the dim light of dawn, Private James peered over the edge of the trench, his breath visible in the crisp, bitter air. The trench, a narrow, muddy channel, stretched endlessly in both directions. The ground beneath him squelched with each step as he navigated...
History of Toys and Toymaking for Kids
Growing up, one of my favorite things to do was play with toys. I loved toys of all types and they changed as I aged. When I was very young it was building blocks and balls. As I got a little older, maybe 6 or so, I got into action figures. One Christmas, even though...
History of Jesus of Nazareth for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine yourself outside walking with your family. It’s a chilly night and you’re bundled up in a big warm coat, a beanie covering your ears, and a cup of hot chocolate in your gloved hands. It snowed during the day and your boots are crunching as...