News is information about current events, and it’s important to keep up with what’s going on in the world. But sometimes news can be scary, upsetting, or boring for kids — or it can seem like there’s nothing they can do to make a difference. That’s why we created this list of kid-friendly news sources. These websites and apps are a great way for kids to learn about the news, get informed about issues that matter to them, and find ways to take action.
There are lots of different ways to read news: on TV, in newspapers and magazines, online or through social media. Take some time to think about how you get your news and what kinds of stories you most want to hear. Then check out some of the sources on this list to find what feels right for you.
When you’re writing news you need to decide what kind of information is most important and how much detail to include. Remember that people don’t read long articles, so you need to give them what they want quickly. In a newspaper this means putting the most important information above the fold (the crease where they fold the paper). On the web it means putting the best stories at the top so that people see them first.
Most news is about people – what they do and what happens to them. But it can also be about things that happen to nature or the environment, such as a cyclone, bush fire, drought, flood or volcanic eruption.