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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 Clever Rabbit and the Foolish Lion (Moral Story)
The Clever Rabbit: a Panchatantra-style moral story for kids about using quick thinking and wisdom to overcome a bigger foe. - The Silver Penny
The Silver Penny: a heart-warming short story for kids about honesty, kindness and how a small coin can change a life. - The Robot Who Forgot How to Dream
The Robot Who Forgot How to Dream: a thoughtful short story for kids about imagination, feelings and what makes us human. - The Magic Compass
The Magic Compass: an adventure short story for kids about a compass that points not north, but toward what matters most. - 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 Farmers Market Boy and the Gold Coin: A Moral Story About Honesty for Kids
Jake finds a valuable gold coin at his family’s farmers market stand. Will he keep it, or find its owner? A moral story about honesty.
Parenting & Child Psychology
- The Psychology of Positive Reinforcement: Moving Beyond ‘Good Job’
The psychology of positive reinforcement: how praise and rewards motivate children, and how to use them the right way. - The Decline of Handwriting: Does Cursive Still Matter in a Digital World?
The decline of handwriting: does cursive still matter? What research says about handwriting, memory and learning in kids. - Multiplication Tricks for Kids: 12 Easy Ways to Learn Times Tables Fast
Learn 12 easy multiplication tricks for kids, from the 9s finger trick to doubling and patterns, plus games that make learning times tables fun. - 8 Powerful Benefits of Storytelling for Children’s Development
Discover 8 proven benefits of storytelling for children, from language and memory to empathy and cultural identity, plus tips for better stories.
Science for Kids
- Photosynthesis for Kids: How Plants Make Their Own Food
Photosynthesis for kids explained simply: how plants use sunlight, water and air to make food and oxygen, with fun facts and an easy leaf experiment. - 12 Easy Science Experiments for Kids at Home (Using Kitchen Supplies)
Try 12 easy science experiments for kids at home with kitchen supplies: volcanoes, rainbows, floating eggs, invisible ink and more, science explained. - The Water Cycle for Kids: Evaporation, Condensation, and Precipitation Made Easy
The water cycle for kids explained simply: evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection, with fun facts and an easy experiment to try at home. - 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.
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World History & Culture
- The Golden Deer
The Golden Deer: a short story for kids from the Ramayana about temptation, illusion and the consequences of our choices. - The Physics of the Pushpaka Vimana: Ancient Myth or Early Science?
The Pushpaka Vimana: exploring the flying chariot of the Ramayana, its descriptions in ancient texts and the myths around it. - The Two Bullocks and the Heavy Cart: A Short Story About Teamwork
A short story about teamwork for kids. Two proud bullocks pull a heavy cart in opposite directions, until they discover the strength of working together. - Famous Telugu festivals in Andhra Pradesh
Famous Telugu festivals in Andhra Pradesh: Sankranti, Ugadi, Vinayaka Chavithi, Dasara, Deepavali and temple festivals explained. - The Vow of Bhishma
The Vow of Bhishma: how Devavrata became Bhishma through a terrible oath, a Mahabharata story for kids about sacrifice. - Rani Lakshmibai: The Fearless Warrior Queen
Rani Lakshmibai, the fearless warrior queen of Jhansi: an inspiring true story for kids about courage and India’s freedom struggle.
Puzzles & Games
Word search, word scramble and riddles that build vocabulary while kids play. Free on phones and tablets.