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Listen Up! Inspiring Quotes for Kids About Listening
Did you know that listening can be one of the most important things you ever do? And that it is one of the biggest habits of successful people. IMK’s quotes for kids about listening will help you understand why. But first, how good of a listener are you? The act of listening…or not listening…can…
Sean Stutman – A 5 Year Old Geography Superstar Rises Above!
Sean Stutman is, in many ways, a very typical 5-year-old boy. He loves to play with cars and blocks. He loves to hang out with his siblings and friends. He loves any sport with a ball. He does his chores every day just like his brothers and sister. He loves to read and, occasionally, watch…
Arthur Ashe – A Life of Service and Impact!
Arthur Ashe was an American tennis player who showed his greatness both on and off the court. This year, as the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament, which is now played at Arthur Ashe Tennis Center in New York City, celebrates it’s 50th year, it is a good time to look back at his amazing life of…
Felix Finkbeiner – A Trillion Trees to Plant!
When Felix Finkbeiner was nine, a teacher in his class in Munich, Germany asked them to prepare a report about climate change. As Felix started doing research, he learned about a woman named Wangari Maathai who had helped get 30 million trees planted in Africa. She had done this to help restore the billions of trees that…
The Gorilla Girl – Saving Gorillas One Cell Phone at a Time!
When Mariah Nablo was six years old, she watched a TV show that talked about problems faced by mountain gorillas in Africa. She learned that they were in danger of extinction because their habitat was being destroyed. The cause of this trouble was people illegally mining for Coltan, a material used to make cell phones. Mariah was so moved by what she…
Chess – Ancient Game Inspires New Dreams for Kids Around the World!
Chess may have been invented in the 6th century, but it’s creating new dreams each day for kids around the USA and the world. How could that be? Well, it has helped them find something they can focus on and be great at. And since a game of chess only involves a chess board and…
Simone Biles – An Olympic Champion Who Worked Her Way To The Top
Nineteen year old Simone Biles is one of the best gymnasts who has ever lived. She has won more Olympic medals than any other American gymnast. And while she now makes gymnastics look simple, her road to the top was anything but easy! When she was young, Simone’s parents were not able to take care of…
IMK in Action – How Kids Can Help Reduce Poverty
What’s The Deal? Most people have what they need. They have enough food to eat, clothes to wear, and shelter to call home. But some families and their children live in poverty and experience hard times. You may think that not having enough money for things we want is tough. But poverty means not having money for…
Ruby Bridges – The 6-year-old Girl Who Changed American History
You may have never heard of Ruby Bridges. But if you are a student in a public school, there is a good chance that she has impacted your life and the lives of your classmates. She did so by her brave actions 55 years ago. In 1960, at age 6, Ruby’s parents volunteered her to participate…
Steph Curry – Hard Work, Faith and Passion Create a Life of Impact
You may have heard of Steph Curry, a guard for basketball’s Golden State Warriors. Many people think he is the best shooter that ever played the sport! And, last year, he was the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Most Valuable Player and led his team to the Championship! How did he get to this point? Although his…
