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As we head into a new year, media literacy matters more than ever. Children are already encountering misinformation and AI-generated content – often without the skills to question it. Teach media literacy with TeachKit: MIL Free 4-week trial 🔗 bit.ly/4qp9ftE

Exclusive to First News! Check out the trailer for The Land of Sometimes, a new animated family film ✨ First News subscribers can read more about the film and its star-studded cast on our app! 🤩 The Land Of Sometimes is coming to UK cinemas from 20 March. 🍿 @UKKaleidoscope

We live in a world where we can get information from lots of places. Next time your kids/pupils are not sure if they can trust a source, ask them these key questions to help build media literacy. Learn more about media literacy skills with First News: bit.ly/4qVfqWk 📰

🌍 Big events in Venezuela have left the world watching after US forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. First News helps children understand this news safely with age-appropriate coverage of what happened and why it matters. 📰 The latest issue is out now.

2026 is the National Year of Reading! 📚✨ A UK-wide campaign tackling the decline in reading for all ages – led by @educationgovuk with @Literacy_Trust. We're proud to support this vital initiative championing literacy. Find out more in First News! 📰

Three things to look out for this week 🔎 1️⃣ Hear from the head of the UN in their new year message 2️⃣ The Museum of Failure is coming to the UK 3️⃣ A special report on the US attack on Venezuela Dive into the latest issue of First News – out now! 📰

What does it mean to be informed, empowered and socially conscious in today's age of misinformation? Get ahead of the game with our media literacy lowdown in the latest issue of First News! ✨ 🔗 First News' TeachKit: Media & Information Literacy at bit.ly/4sqAzZP

Our 36-page BUMPER issue has landed! What's 2026 got in store? 🤔 ⚽ Unmissable sporting competitions 🎮 Pokémon turns 30 📚 National Year of Reading begins What do you think will make the headlines in 2026? Let us know in the comments! #NewsforKids #ChildrensNews

A great opportunity for your kids! 🚨 Starting in 2026, we're looking for classes and individuals to join our FN Press Club and take part in debates on key news issues! 🔗 If you know a young person who would be interested, register here: bit.ly/4jeRWsA

Take a look at some facts and figures from this year! 👇 📰 1,066,520 copies of First News printed (on 100% recycled paper) 📱 Our puzzles were played 202,402 times ✍ We featured 169 Junior Journalist reports Read more in our blog: bit.ly/4aW2x9s

OUT NOW! Take a look back at 2025's biggest news stories for kids 📆 🏛 Trump returns to the White House ⚽ Lionesses win Women's Euros 📱 Australia bans social media for under-16s Recap the highs, the lows and everything in between with the latest First News, out now!

Unwrap the news this Christmas – and every week after! 🎁 🎄 Gift a 3, 6 or 9-month subscription to a curious kid in your life! Order by Sunday 21st December to receive our 2026 bumper issue and your e-gift card. 🎅 Find out more at bit.ly/4j3TQvK

Why do we fart? Dr Chris from Operation Ouch! speaks to First News ahead of his live stage show with brother Dr Xand. It’s going to be explosive! 🤯 Read all about it in our latest issue 📰

Three things to look out for this week 🔎 1️⃣ The government's new Child Poverty Strategy 2️⃣ New frog species discovered in Brazil 3️⃣ Russia blocks access to Roblox Get your copy of First News to discover more news from around the world! 🌍 #NewsforKids

Would your students be happy receiving a second-hand gift? Spark discussion with our latest news debate, exploring seasonal sustainability and the role of second-hand gifting. Perfect for some end-of-term fun! 🎁 (Available to First News Printables and Engage Pro subscribers).

Five minutes with… Tiler Peck! 🩰 In the latest First News, read all about Tiler’s ballet career, including her role in iconic show The Nutcracker. 😲 Tiler shares her journey to living "every young girl's dream" in her new book, XO Ballerina Big Sis – out now! 📚

What's making the headlines this week? 👀 🐶 Doctor dogs boost adolescent health 😲 The PM get involved in the 6-7 trend 🌋 An Ethiopian volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years! Get your copy of First News to find out more! 📰 #ChildrensNews #YoungReaders #NewsForKids

📚🎄 Don’t forget – our festive book giveaway is still open! One lucky subscriber will win all NINE of our top Christmas reads! Make sure you get your entry in before Friday 5th December. 🎁✨ Head to bit.ly/4ouAnpk to enter. Good luck! #NewsforKids #ChristmasBooks

Looking for a cosy winter activity with the kids? ❄️ 🗺️ Author Anna James shares her top five tips for creating your own magnificent map in this week’s First News! Her new book The Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Season of Flames is out now. 📚✨

🎁🎄Unwrap the news this Christmas with First News! Gift 3, 6, or 12 months of our award-winning newspaper – packed with engaging news, daily puzzles, and our weekly news quiz. 🔗 Explore our Christmas gifts now at bit.ly/4p6rRhp