Feature stories
-
Newspapers can become art
A new exhibit at the National Gallery of Art shows how artists have used newspapers for 100 years.
-
Explaining debates to kids
This weekend, President Obama and Mitt Romney are studying for a huge test — the presidential debates!
-
Trick-or-treat hall of fame
KidsPost’s homemade costume contest kicks off.
Homework helpers
Games & Puzzles
Parents won’t object to these comics
From learning grammar to drawing comic book characters, these graphic-novel-themed books pack a superhero punch.
- ‘Lone Bean’ tackles third grade
- Parents won’t object to these comics
- Girls + math > Girls - math
- Author doesn’t want to really scare kids
- Making a list
- Welcome back, Captain Underpants
- Dav’s faves
- Books tell back-to-school stories
- KidsPost Summer of Reading: ‘Absolutely Normal Chaos’
- KidsPost Summer of Reading: ‘Daisy Dawson on the Farm’
Drawing up a storm
KidsPost weather art
![KidsPost weather art](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121010212955im_/http://img.wpdigital.net/rf/image_90x60/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2012/10/08/Style/Images/kildee%20scott014.jpg)
A showcase of daily weather art illustrations from KidsPost readers.
The Score by Fred Bowen
![WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 1: Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28), and Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34) celebrate after the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on Monday, October 1, 2012. The Washington Nationals lost 2-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies but still won the National League East Division Title with a loss by the Braves. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121010212955im_/http://www.washingtonpost.com/rw/sites/twpweb/img/blogs/spacer.gif)
Could the Nats play in World Series?
Playoff baseball is hard to predict, but the Nationals are strong in key areas
![A La Costa Canyon Mighty Mavericks player breaks up a touchdown pass during their Pop Warner football game against the Valley Center Mighty Jaguars in Carlsbad, California September 15, 2012. Picture taken September 15, 2012. To match Feature USA-FOOTBALL/CONCUSSIONS REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT HEALTH FOOTBALL)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121010212955im_/http://img.wpdigital.net/rf/image_90x60/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2012/09/25/Production/Daily/Style/Images/2012-09-20T215204Z_01_MB617_RTRIDSP_3_USA-FOOTBALL-CONCUSSIONS.jpg)
Even kids can suffer concussions
Football is not the only sport where precautions are needed to prevent and treat these serious brain injuries.
![Alabama's Jackie Traina pitches against Oklahoma during the first inning of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball final game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121010212955im_/http://img2.wpdigital.net/rf/image_90x60/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2012/09/19/Style/Images/AP120606050751.jpg)
Which player helps a team the most?
Key players who are great at their position can make a huge difference.
I spy ... barn art
Quilt squares decorating barns become a scavenger hunt from a simpler time.
- Kids design $150 bill
- Paralympians display hearts of champions
- Summer of KidsPost
- White House hosts kids ‘state dinner’
- National Zoo cheetahs on display
- Baby crocs surprise, delight at zoo
- Tiger cubs get puppy love
- Two male lions leaving National Zoo
- Toys, apps to make time fly
- ‘Hunger Games’ puts archery in the bull’s-eye
For teachers
Get the latest lesson plans based on the daily Post.
For families
Find kid-friendly performances, restaurants and museums to take your parents to!
We want to hear from you! E-mail us with your comments and story suggestions