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5 Kid-friendly websites to read articles on Current Affairs and Science!
- Posted By Superadmin Lilbutmighty
- 03/07/2025
Hello, everyone! I am Ms Su Xin, a teacher at Lil’ but Mighty and I’m excited to share with you my very first post. Reading is an excellent way to learn a language, increase your knowledge or just to do something awesome to occupy your time! Reading materials can go beyond just storybooks and novels. You can also read short articles online, especially if you would like to know more about current affairs or would like to stay updated on the developments in science and technology. Perhaps, you would also like to read interesting facts about animals.
Don’t underestimate the value of science and current affairs knowledge. It’s not just general knowledge; it’s a practical tool. These facts can enhance your oral exams, providing relevant examples in stimulus-based conversations on topics like recycling or inspiration. Plus, familiarity with these subjects can improve your comprehension and vocabulary in editing and cloze passage sections, where topics like technology or environmental issues frequently appear.
Here is a list of recommended websites that are kid-friendly and allows you to explore many science topics and keep yourself updated on what’s happening in the world.
Youngzine is a website about environmental issues for young people. Some of the topics discussed in the articles include air pollution, extreme heat, and coral bleaching. The website encourages young people to take action to help fight climate change.
Here is a preview of the type of articles you will be able to find on the website. The articles in this website are easy to read and have accompanying videos to explain the issues discussed in the articles further. Each article is kept short and the topics discussed are up-to-date, ensuring that you are able to keep abreast of current and important environmental issues.
Smorescience is a website featuring articles on science. It has many interesting articles that talk about the latest developments in technology or new discoveries about animals in the world. There are science news, science articles and even videos for you to watch! You may also be interested to check out the ‘Science Questions for Kids’ section to find out the answers to intriguing questions like why dogs lick their paws or whether cows drink milk.
The website also features different female scientists and inventors who have contributed to the world of science so you can read about the awesome and interesting things they do for their work! Get to know the movers and shakers in the science and technology world, for instance Dr. Cynthia Sung who runs her own robotic lab in the university where she works.
One last cool thing about this website is that there are colourful and fun posters that you can download and print. Take note that some of these are free while others are not (the free ones are usually indicated with $0.00). Take a look and you might find something that you like to put up in your room or even decorate your classroom with! If you have some money to spare (and of course with your parents’ permission), you can even consider purchasing the science kits that you find interesting or even a science-related gift for a friend’s or family member’s birthday.
A partnership between Twig Education and Imperial College London, Twig Science Reporter is a weekly Science news service for kids. On the website, you can find articles and video episodes explaining science and natural phenomena happening around the world, such as how sea lions equipped with cameras are helping scientists to map the ocean floor or the launch of NASA’s Clipper probe. Each article also comes with a glossary at the bottom to help you learn new terms.
Check out the Fact Pack section where each topic is summarised in five points for a quick way to increase your knowledge about science!
Website #4: National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids is a great website for you to read up on animals. They have a huge array of articles featuring the common animals you would usually see in the zoo to exotic animals and even prehistoric ones! Check in weekly for their featured animal as well. Other than articles on animals, there are also some animal-related games and videos you can explore after reading.
I love the ‘Try This’ section (under the ‘Videos’ tab ) as there are ‘extreme, fun and safe experiments’ (such as making a Ghost Glove or Scaredy Sand) for you to carry out at home! Each video details what you need as well as instructions on how to conduct the experiment. The best thing about the experiments is that the materials needed can either be easily found at home or can be purchased at any normal store or supermarket. But do remember to ask for your parents’ permission first before trying out any of these experiments. If you are bored of reading about animals, you can go to the ‘Explore More’ section to read up on history, science, space and even weird facts!
Time For Kids is a website that covers a wide range of topics including current affairs, science, history, and even reviews for books and television shows. If you don’t know where to start, this is a great website for reading about a wide variety of topics. It is also organised according to different levels, catering to kids of different ages! Each article come with a ‘Read Aloud’ button for those of you who prefer to hear the words being read aloud as it helps you to process the information better. There is also a ‘Stop and Think’ section at the end of some articles to help with critical thinking skills, such as discussing why the writer may include a quote from a person living in the area in an article about New Delhi being covered in smog.
I hope this list of websites interests you and gets you excited to read up more about science and current affairs! It doesn’t matter what you read so long as you enjoy reading it! I hope you will be able to increase your knowledge, learn more about the world and find joy in reading from these websites. Perhaps, you can explore some of the articles here and use it in your science projects or even for your Show and Tell topics. You could also share what you have read and learnt with your friends or even family over dinner. Have fun!
Ms Su Xin
Ms Su Xin’s love for the language began from weekly visits to the library as a child, where she picked up books and disappeared into the literary worlds created by authors. Through reading and writing, she realised she got to expand her knowledge about the world and express herself in the best possible way. Literature and English became subjects she enjoyed in school and her appreciation and love for the English language grew from there. This has helped fuel her motivation to create lessons to help students experience language in the same way she did. She hopes to teach students to use the English language effectively, efficiently and creatively too!
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