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...
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Bedtime HistoryHistory 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...
The Jane Goodall Story for Kids
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...
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 Florence Nightingale for Kids & Families
Close your eyes and imagine you’re a soldier in a war. But you’re not on the battlefield. Instead, you’re lying in bed recovering from injuries you received in battle. The room is pitch black and it’s been a long night, and you are very uncomfortable. You are sad and...
Siddhartha Gautama Buddha For Kids
Who was Siddhartha Gautama? Imagine you're a prince or a princess, living in a giant, luxurious palace. There your parents make sure that you have everything you could ever want or need: lots of toys, fine clothes, and the best education. You're surrounded by...
The History of Martin Luther King, Jr. for Kids
So this coming month, February, is “Black History Month” in the United States and Canada. Black History Month is a time for us to remember important people and events in the history of people of African descent around the world and in our countries. Black...
History of Mahatma Gandhi for Kids
Have you heard ever heard of a country called India? India is between China and the Middle East and much of it is surrounded by the Indian Ocean. India is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations and for many years was one of the richest countries in the world....
Fred Rogers Story for Kids
Can you hear that? “Ding, ding.” It’s the Neighborhood Trolley making its way back from King Friday’s castle to the Neighborhood Of Make Believe. It’s here to deliver a message to all of you about the man known as Mr. Rogers. Fred McFeely Rogers was born on March 20,...
Clara Barton For Kids
When was the last time you helped someone? Did it feel like it was very important? How did you feel at the time? Most people go through their lives performing acts of service at one time or another. Clara Barton was a special person who devoted her entire life to...