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...
Curiosity
Bedtime HistoryThe Story of Grace Hopper for Kids
Has your curiosity ever gotten you in trouble? Maybe you took something apart or made a mess while you were trying to find out how it worked, or maybe you’ve asked a grown-up a question they didn’t know how to answer. If so, don’t feel bad about yourself! You have...
The History of Walt Disney for Kids
So as a family one of our favorite activities is watching movies together. Often because they are so many of us we skip the theater and just pop popcorn and cuddle up together on the couch and watch our favorite movies from home. Movies are sort of like going on a...
History of Thomas Edison for Kids
Take a moment to cover your ears so you can't hear anything. How does it feel to not be able to hear anything? It would be difficult to know what was going on and to be able to communicate with others, right? Tonight, we are going to talk about a very successful...
The J.K. Rowling Story for Kids
Do you remember the last time you were playing and you got so lost in your imagination that it felt like real life? That is always an amazing experience and often kids experience it a lot more than adults. I think adults could learn a few things from kids about what...
Sir Ernest Shackleton For Kids
Have you ever wondered what is at the top of the highest peaks and at the bottom of the deepest oceans? What is on the other side of the world or at the north and soul poles? Well, that is what young Ernest Shackleton used to dream about as he sat in his classroom and...
History of Albert Einstein for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine a short man with gray and white hair that sticks up off his head and grows in all directions. He has a big mustache and wears a coat that is rumpled, pants that are short, and socks that don’t match. But he has a kind smile on his face and...
History of Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli for Kids
Do you like animated movies? Have you ever seen Ponyo or My Neighbor Totoro? These are beautiful, hand-drawn, animated films made by Studio Ghibli and its brilliant artist and director Hayao Miyazaki. Miyazaki has become one of the most celebrated film animators and...
History of Nellie Bly for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine leaving your home and traveling all the way around the world. You would cross oceans, meet new people, try new foods, and see new places. It would be an exciting journey, even dangerous at times, but it would change the way you see...