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Short Stories, Bedtime Stories & Lessons for Kids
Read moral stories, fables, science explainers and world culture, then explore the same magic in Spanish, Hindi, French, Japanese and more. Every story is free, with discussion questions for parents and teachers.
Latest Short Stories
- The Echo Well: A Short Story About the Power of Kind Words
A short story about kind words for kids. Ryan shouts angry words into an old village well, and discovers that what we send out always comes back. - The Boy Who Planted a Forest: An Inspiring Short Story About Nature for Kids
An inspiring short story about nature for kids. One boy plants one sapling a day on a barren hill, and years later, a forest changes his whole village. - The Clever Swans and the Rushing River
The Clever Swans and the Rushing River: a short moral story for kids about teamwork, wisdom and helping others in danger. - The Magical Adventures of Ava and the Enchanted Forest
The Magical Adventures of Ava: an enchanting short story for kids about courage, curiosity and friendship in a magical forest. - The Magic Paintbrush
The Magic Paintbrush: a classic folktale for kids about a poor boy whose paintings come to life, and how he uses his gift for good. - The Fox and the Grapes
The Fox and the Grapes: Aesop’s classic fable for kids about “sour grapes” and pretending not to want what we cannot have.
Parenting & Child Psychology
- 20 Screen-Free Activities for Kids That Build Creativity and Focus
Looking for screen-free activities for kids? Try these 20 fun, low-cost ideas for creativity, focus, and family time, from traditional games to nature play. - Anger Management for Kids: How to Help Children Handle Big, Angry Feelings
Practical anger management for kids: understand why children get angry, calm-down strategies that work, and how parents can teach emotional control. - Why the First 1,000 Days of Your Child’s Life Are More Important Than All the Rest
Why the first 1,000 days of your child’s life matter: brain growth, nutrition, bonding and what parents can do. - Raising Readers in a Video World: The 5-Step System That Actually Works
Raising readers in a video world: a 5-step system that actually works to build a lifelong reading habit in children.
Science for Kids
- Human Body Facts for Kids: 30 Amazing Things Your Body Does Every Day
Discover 30 amazing human body facts for kids about bones, the heart, brain, lungs, skin and more, plus simple ways to keep your body healthy. - States of Matter for Kids: Solids, Liquids, and Gases Explained
States of matter for kids: learn about solids, liquids and gases, how melting, freezing and evaporation work, with everyday examples and easy experiments. - Why Is the Sky Blue? 10 Curious Science Questions Kids Ask, Answered
Why is the sky blue? Simple, accurate answers to 10 curious science questions kids ask, from rainbows and thunder to why the sea is salty. - How Do Bees Make Honey? Fun Facts for Curious Kids
How do bees make honey? A kid-friendly explanation of nectar, the hive and the waggle dance, plus fun bee facts and ways kids can help pollinators.
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World History & Culture
- Dasara Traditions in the Telugu States: Bommala Koluvu, Ayudha Puja, and Jammi Leaves
Explore Dasara traditions in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: Navaratri, Bommala Koluvu, Ayudha Puja, Vijayadashami jammi leaves, and Kanaka Durga festivities. - Amaravati: The Eternal City of Legacy and Ambition
Amaravati, the eternal city: its Buddhist heritage, Satavahana history and role as the capital of modern Andhra Pradesh. - Ekalavya’s Unmatched Devotion
Ekalavya’s Unmatched Devotion: the Mahabharata story of a tribal boy’s dedication to archery and his guru Dronacharya, retold for kids. - Bhagavad Gita
An introduction to the Bhagavad Gita: Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna on duty, action, devotion and self-knowledge, explained simply. - Tourism in the Telugu states
Explore tourism in the Telugu states: temples, beaches, forts, waterfalls and heritage sites across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. - Bhagavad Gita for Kids – A Simple and Beautiful Story
Bhagavad Gita for kids: a simple, beautiful retelling of Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna, with lessons children can use every day.
Puzzles & Games
Word search, word scramble and riddles that build vocabulary while kids play. Free on phones and tablets.