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  1. 2d ago

    Making Old Clothes Look New Again

    Making Old Clothes Look New Again People are finding new ways to take care of their favorite clothes. Instead of throwing out a shirt that has a small hole or a tear, many people are now fixing them with bright, colorful patches. This matters because it helps us be kinder to the planet and celebrate our own creativity. WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN• A word to know: "Visible Mending" — The act of fixing a hole or tear in fabric with stitches or patches that you can easily see, often using bright colors to make it look cool.• Usually, when something gets a hole, we might think it is time to say goodbye to it.• Checking the source: this story was reported by BBC Science. Kids practice asking who reported a story and how they know it is true. THINK ABOUT ITWhat is something you own that you have repaired instead of replacing? SOURCESBBC Science MORE FROM THINKYTIMES• This week's printable news comic and more episodes: https://thinkytimes.com/?src=tt-apple• Follow ThinkyTimes on Apple Podcasts — a new episode every weekday for ages 8–11 (grades 3–5).

  2. 3d ago

    King Charles Dances on his Caribbean Tour

    King Charles Dances on his Caribbean Tour King Charles is currently on a special visit to the Caribbean. While he was there, he took some time to show off a few dance moves during a celebration. This matters because even leaders like to share in the joy of the communities they visit. WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN• A word to know: "Tour" — A journey where a person visits several different places to learn or share information.• When a leader travels to other countries, it is often called a tour.• Checking the source: this story was reported by BBC News. Kids practice asking who reported a story and how they know it is true. THINK ABOUT ITIf you were going to show a guest your favorite way to celebrate, what would you do? SOURCESBBC News MORE FROM THINKYTIMES• This week's printable news comic and more episodes: https://thinkytimes.com/?src=tt-apple• Follow ThinkyTimes on Apple Podcasts — a new episode every weekday for ages 8–11 (grades 3–5).

  3. 4d ago

    The King's Important Journey

    The King's Important Journey King Charles has begun a special trip to three countries in the Caribbean. He is visiting the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda. This matters because listening to history, even the hard parts, helps people understand each other better today. WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN• A word to know: "Tour" — A journey to several different places to visit or perform.• The Caribbean is a beautiful part of the world with many islands and countries near the ocean.• Checking the source: this story was reported by BBC News. Kids practice asking who reported a story and how they know it is true. THINK ABOUT ITWhat is one thing about your own neighborhood’s history that you would like to share with a visitor? SOURCESBBC News MORE FROM THINKYTIMES• This week's printable news comic and more episodes: https://thinkytimes.com/?src=tt-apple• Follow ThinkyTimes on Apple Podcasts — a new episode every weekday for ages 8–11 (grades 3–5).

  4. 5d ago ·  Bonus

    Weekly News Comic: Why Was This Made?

    Weekly News Comic: Why Was This Made? Free printable comic PDF Sources: Please visit us at ThinkyTimes.com to learn more.

  5. 5d ago

    A New Word of the Year

    A New Word of the Year A website called Dictionary. com has picked a new word to represent this year. This matters because it shows how our language is always growing and changing based on what people care about. WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN• A word to know: "Budget" — A plan for how to use your money over a period of time, like deciding how much to save and how much to spend.• Sometimes, when people have a lot of energy and want to push their hobbies or work further, they look for new words to describe that feeling.• Checking the source: this story was reported by BBC World. Kids practice asking who reported a story and how they know it is true. THINK ABOUT ITWhy do you think it is helpful to have a plan for your time or your money? SOURCESBBC World MORE FROM THINKYTIMES• This week's printable news comic and more episodes: https://thinkytimes.com/?src=tt-apple• Follow ThinkyTimes on Apple Podcasts — a new episode every weekday for ages 8–11 (grades 3–5).

  6. 6d ago

    A New Version of a Jolene Single

    A New Version of a Jolene Single A new version of a song called Jolene has been released. This version of the song is performed in the Welsh language. This matters because it shows how music can reach across borders and languages. WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN• A word to know: "Lyrics" — The words that make up a song.• Music is a way for people to share stories and sounds across the world.• Checking the source: this story was reported by BBC News. Kids practice asking who reported a story and how they know it is true. THINK ABOUT ITWhy do you think it is important for songs to be shared in different languages? SOURCESBBC News MORE FROM THINKYTIMES• This week's printable news comic and more episodes: https://thinkytimes.com/?src=tt-apple• Follow ThinkyTimes on Apple Podcasts — a new episode every weekday for ages 8–11 (grades 3–5).

  7. Oct 23

    A Surprise Appearance on Television

    A Surprise Appearance on Television Prince William made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show. He was there to talk about the Earthshot Prize. This matters because it shows how people use different ways, like television, to share ideas they care about. WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN• A word to know: "Index" — An index tracks a group of companies together.• The Graham Norton Show is a program where people come to talk and share stories.• Checking the source: this story was reported by BBC News. Kids practice asking who reported a story and how they know it is true. THINK ABOUT ITWhy might someone choose a popular show to talk about their work? SOURCESBBC News MORE FROM THINKYTIMES• This week's printable news comic and more episodes: https://thinkytimes.com/?src=tt-apple• Follow ThinkyTimes on Apple Podcasts — a new episode every weekday for ages 8–11 (grades 3–5).

  8. Oct 22

    A New Idea for Tesla and SpaceX

    A New Idea for Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk has shared that he is looking into a big change. He is considering a plan to combine his two companies, Tesla and SpaceX, into one larger organization. This matters because when big companies change how they work, it can affect many people who use their products or work there. WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN• A word to know: "Stock" — A stock is a small piece of ownership in a company.• When two businesses decide they might do better work by joining their teams and tools together, they look at a 'merger,' which is just a fancy way of saying they might become one team.• Checking the source: this story was reported by BBC World. Kids practice asking who reported a story and how they know it is true. THINK ABOUT ITWhen you hear about big changes happening, does it make you feel curious or a little bit surprised? SOURCESBBC World MORE FROM THINKYTIMES• This week's printable news comic and more episodes: https://thinkytimes.com/?src=tt-apple• Follow ThinkyTimes on Apple Podcasts — a new episode every weekday for ages 8–11 (grades 3–5).

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    2025 - 2026
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