marketing Archives - Teaching Kids News Readable, teachable news. Tue, 05 Feb 2019 22:53:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://teachingkidsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-TKN_square_blk-32x32.jpg marketing Archives - Teaching Kids News 32 32 The Truth About Tech https://teachingkidsnews.com/2018/02/25/the-truth-about-tech/ Mon, 26 Feb 2018 03:03:38 +0000 https://teachingkidsnews.com/?p=16797 Some of the people who created many popular apps are telling kids to put their phones away--at least, a bit more often.
The Center for Humane Technology is made up of people who used to work for big tech companies like Google, Facebook and Twitter. Now they want kids to stop using those apps and websites so much.
In early February the Center, along with Common Sense Media, launched an awareness campaign called the Truth About Tech. Its goal is to teach students, parents and teachers about the dangers of spending too much time on smart phones and tablets.

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]]> “Fake News” Is Hard For Kids To Spot https://teachingkidsnews.com/2017/01/08/fake-news-hard-kids-spot/ https://teachingkidsnews.com/2017/01/08/fake-news-hard-kids-spot/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2017 01:50:59 +0000 https://teachingkidsnews.com/?p=15897 There is a lot of "fake news" on the Internet. A new study shows that many young people in the United States have a hard time telling "real" from "fake" news.
Fake news is exactly what it sounds like. It's an article that may look just like any other news article--except that it's not true. Unfortunately, many people can't tell the difference.

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]]> https://teachingkidsnews.com/2017/01/08/fake-news-hard-kids-spot/feed/ 2 New Barbies Have Different Body Shapes Than Before https://teachingkidsnews.com/2016/03/13/new-barbies-have-slightly-different-body-shapes/ https://teachingkidsnews.com/2016/03/13/new-barbies-have-slightly-different-body-shapes/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:44 +0000 https://teachingkidsnews.com/?p=15137 Barbie dolls have a particular look to them. They're thin, tall, long-legged... and virtually unlike any real human being.

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]]> https://teachingkidsnews.com/2016/03/13/new-barbies-have-slightly-different-body-shapes/feed/ 2 Denver Broncos Win The Super Bowl https://teachingkidsnews.com/2016/02/08/denver-broncos-win-the-superbowl/ Tue, 09 Feb 2016 03:04:25 +0000 https://teachingkidsnews.com/?p=15154 The Denver Broncos won football's ultimate prize on Sunday: the Superbowl. It was the 50th anniversary of the big game that is held every year at this time.

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]]> TIFF’s Kids International Film Festival 2015 Includes Films, Activities, Contest https://teachingkidsnews.com/2015/04/05/tiffs-childrens-film-festival-2015-includes-films-activities-contest/ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:37:46 +0000 https://teachingkidsnews.com/?p=14609 Young movie lovers are uniting in Toronto this week with the return of the TIFF Kids International Film Festival.
The festival is celebrating its 18th year and highlights some of the world’s best cinema geared for kids aged three to 13.

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]]> Lammily Doll Has Realistic Body Proportions https://teachingkidsnews.com/2014/12/29/5-lammily-doll-realistic-body-proportions/ https://teachingkidsnews.com/2014/12/29/5-lammily-doll-realistic-body-proportions/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2014 04:34:55 +0000 https://teachingkidsnews.com/?p=14229 Lammily is a new fashion doll that looks more like “real” women, according to its designer.

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]]> https://teachingkidsnews.com/2014/12/29/5-lammily-doll-realistic-body-proportions/feed/ 1 Apple Unveils Exciting New Products https://teachingkidsnews.com/2014/09/10/1-apple-unveils-exciting-new-products/ Thu, 11 Sep 2014 01:22:21 +0000 https://teachingkidsnews.com/?p=13560 There was a lot of buzz on the Internet on Tuesday.

Apple, the company that makes high-tech products like smart phones, tablets and iPods, introduced something completely new: a “smart watch.”

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]]> Big Differences Between Korean and American Food Culture: Student https://teachingkidsnews.com/2014/08/18/1-south-korean-student-shocked-american-food-culture-lifestyle/ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 05:55:58 +0000 https://teachingkidsnews.com/?p=12678 A student from South Korea says she was "shocked" at how differently food is treated in the United States compared with her homeland.

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]]> Tween TV May Be Harmful for Girls: Study https://teachingkidsnews.com/2014/06/01/1-tween-tv-may-harmful-girls-study/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 00:20:54 +0000 https://teachingkidsnews.com/?p=13233 Think about your favourite tween TV shows. Is there a girl on them who isn’t pretty, or who doesn’t worry about how she looks?

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]]> Computer Company Accidentally Advertises Very Low Price https://teachingkidsnews.com/2014/05/28/1-computer-company-accidentally-advertises-wrong-price/ Thu, 29 May 2014 02:10:29 +0000 https://teachingkidsnews.com/?p=13214 The computer company Lenovo advertised some very big discounts on its computers.

They offered the Y410p laptop at just $279. Its regular price is $1,389.

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