Do you have a special toy that helps you go to sleep at night? Maybe a bear, or a rabbit, or a penguin? Lots of kids have stuffed animals that help them feel safe and cozy at night. The scientist Jane Goodall also had a special stuffed animal when she was a...
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Bedtime HistoryHistory of Louis Armstrong for Kids
Have you ever noticed how different music can make you feel different things? Some music makes you feel joyful and energetic, like you need to get up and dance. Some can make you feel sad, even make you cry. Other music might make you feel calm or hopeful. Music can...
History of Mammoth Caves for Kids
Today, I’m going to ask you to close your eyes and imagine. But I don’t need you to picture anything in your imagination this time. Instead, just imagine you’re in a dark place. It’s chilly and a little damp. The walls are cold and hard, like they’re made out of rock....
History of The Wright Brothers for Kids
Have you ever traveled in an airplane? Imagine if you had to make that same trip in a car. It would have taken a lot longer, right? Even just a hundred years ago most people didn’t have access to airplanes. They had to use horses, trains, or sometimes cars to get...
History of Native Americans in North America
In case you didn’t know, in the United States, November is Native American Heritage month when we take the time to recognize the importance of Native Americans in the history of our country. Learning about the First Americans and the history of indigenous peoples in...
The Story of The Odyssey by Homer for Kids
The Illiad In a previous story, we learned about the ancient Greek poet Homer, and his epic poem The Iliad. The Iliad told the story of the hero Achilles, and how he had to overcome his anger to help his people win the Trojan War. The Odyssey is a very different...
The Illiad by Homer for Kids
Do you like superhero movies, like Spiderman, Wonder Woman, and The Avengers? Or maybe you can’t wait for the next Star Wars movie, where you’ll get to see people go on dangerous voyages and fight in epic battles in order to fulfill their destinies. If this sounds...
History of Eva Peron for Kids
Imagine that you are living in South America in the 1940s. Life is fun in Argentina, the country where you live, but also hard for your family and for many people you know. Most people are poor and cannot find jobs that pay well. The jobs that your...
History of Storytelling and the Oral Tradition for Kids
Have you ever gone camping? When you camp, you’re usually in a place where there isn't wifi or cell reception, or even electricity. You have to figure out ways to entertain yourself that don't involve movies, TV, or the internet. If you haven't been in that situation,...
The Mae Jemison Story for Kids & Families
Have you ever sat outside on a dark night and stared up at the stars, wondering what’s out there? It’s not always possible in the city, but if you get away from the lights, on a very dark and clear night, you can see thousands of stars. People have watched the stars...