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As we head into a new year, media literacy matters more than ever.
Children are already encountering misinformation and AI-generated content โ often without the skills to question it.
Teach media literacy with TeachKit: MIL
Free 4-week trial ๐ bit.ly/4qp9ftE
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Exclusive to First News! Check out the trailer for The Land of Sometimes, a new animated family film โจ
First News subscribers can read more about the film and its star-studded cast on our app! ๐คฉ
The Land Of Sometimes is coming to UK cinemas from 20 March. ๐ฟ @UKKaleidoscope
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We live in a world where we can get information from lots of places.
Next time your kids/pupils are not sure if they can trust a source, ask them these key questions to help build media literacy.
Learn more about media literacy skills with First News: bit.ly/4qVfqWk ๐ฐ
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๐ Big events in Venezuela have left the world watching after US forces captured President Nicolรกs Maduro and his wife.
First News helps children understand this news safely with age-appropriate coverage of what happened and why it matters. ๐ฐ
The latest issue is out now.
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2026 is the National Year of Reading! ๐โจ
A UK-wide campaign tackling the decline in reading for all ages โ led by @educationgovuk with @Literacy_Trust.
We're proud to support this vital initiative championing literacy.
Find out more in First News! ๐ฐ
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Three things to look out for this week ๐
1๏ธโฃ Hear from the head of the UN in their new year message
2๏ธโฃ The Museum of Failure is coming to the UK
3๏ธโฃ A special report on the US attack on Venezuela
Dive into the latest issue of First News โ out now! ๐ฐ
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What does it mean to be informed, empowered and socially conscious in today's age of misinformation? Get ahead of the game with our media literacy lowdown in the latest issue of First News! โจ
๐ First News' TeachKit: Media & Information Literacy at bit.ly/4sqAzZP
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Our 36-page BUMPER issue has landed! What's 2026 got in store? ๐ค
โฝ Unmissable sporting competitions
๐ฎ Pokรฉmon turns 30
๐ National Year of Reading begins
What do you think will make the headlines in 2026? Let us know in the comments!
#NewsforKids #ChildrensNews
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21 Dec 2025
A great opportunity for your kids! ๐จ
Starting in 2026, we're looking for classes and individuals to join our FN Press Club and take part in debates on key news issues!
๐ If you know a young person who would be interested, register here: bit.ly/4jeRWsA
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20 Dec 2025
Take a look at some facts and figures from this year! ๐
๐ฐ 1,066,520 copies of First News printed (on 100% recycled paper)
๐ฑ Our puzzles were played 202,402 times
โ We featured 169 Junior Journalist reports
Read more in our blog: bit.ly/4aW2x9s
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19 Dec 2025
OUT NOW! Take a look back at 2025's biggest news stories for kids ๐
๐ Trump returns to the White House
โฝ Lionesses win Women's Euros
๐ฑ Australia bans social media for under-16s
Recap the highs, the lows and everything in between with the latest First News, out now!
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18 Dec 2025
Unwrap the news this Christmas โ and every week after! ๐ ๐
Gift a 3, 6 or 9-month subscription to a curious kid in your life! Order by Sunday 21st December to receive our 2026 bumper issue and your e-gift card. ๐
Find out more at bit.ly/4j3TQvK
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14 Dec 2025
Why do we fart? Dr Chris from Operation Ouch! speaks to First News ahead of his live stage show with brother Dr Xand. Itโs going to be explosive! ๐คฏ
Read all about it in our latest issue ๐ฐ
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12 Dec 2025
Three things to look out for this week ๐
1๏ธโฃ The government's new Child Poverty Strategy
2๏ธโฃ New frog species discovered in Brazil
3๏ธโฃ Russia blocks access to Roblox
Get your copy of First News to discover more news from around the world! ๐
#NewsforKids
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11 Dec 2025
Would your students be happy receiving a second-hand gift?
Spark discussion with our latest news debate, exploring seasonal sustainability and the role of second-hand gifting. Perfect for some end-of-term fun! ๐
(Available to First News Printables and Engage Pro subscribers).
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7 Dec 2025
Five minutes withโฆ Tiler Peck! ๐ฉฐ
In the latest First News, read all about Tilerโs ballet career, including her role in iconic show The Nutcracker. ๐ฒ
Tiler shares her journey to living "every young girl's dream" in her new book, XO Ballerina Big Sis โ out now! ๐
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5 Dec 2025
What's making the headlines this week? ๐
๐ถ Doctor dogs boost adolescent health
๐ฒ The PM get involved in the 6-7 trend
๐ An Ethiopian volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years!
Get your copy of First News to find out more! ๐ฐ
#ChildrensNews #YoungReaders #NewsForKids
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2 Dec 2025
๐๐ Donโt forget โ our festive book giveaway is still open!
One lucky subscriber will win all NINE of our top Christmas reads! Make sure you get your entry in before Friday 5th December. ๐โจ
Head to bit.ly/4ouAnpk to enter. Good luck!
#NewsforKids #ChristmasBooks
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30 Nov 2025
Looking for a cosy winter activity with the kids? โ๏ธ
๐บ๏ธ Author Anna James shares her top five tips for creating your own magnificent map in this weekโs First News!
Her new book The Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Season of Flames is out now. ๐โจ
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29 Nov 2025
๐๐Unwrap the news this Christmas with First News!
Gift 3, 6, or 12 months of our award-winning newspaper โ packed with engaging news, daily puzzles, and our weekly news quiz.
๐ Explore our Christmas gifts now at bit.ly/4p6rRhp
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