The Week Junior

"When you are young, you’re naturally curious about the world and everything in it. But the world seems made for grown-ups; complex and unknowable. That’s why we’ve created The Week Junior. It explains the news and events in ways that children understand; immediate, colourful, exciting. From news to nature, science to geography, and sport to books, The Week Junior explores an extraordinary array of topics from around the globe. Written to engage a young person’s point of view, without spoon-feeding or patronising, it explains events in a safe, accessible and inspiring way."

Top court makes Gaza ruling

UK stops funding for aid agency in Gaza

Spacecraft on Moon mission wakes up

Stolen treasure sent on loan

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Survey shows children feel safe online

The Online Safety Act

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Teaching black writers’ work

Add pineapple to fry-ups

Foul-mouthed flock moved

UK marks Holocaust Memorial Day

THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE

Around the world

Should children educate themselves? • Some people say this helps children become independent.

The chef who loves breakfast • Shivi Ramoutar helps children get a good start.

Artist aims for the stars

Designer with a message

THEY SAID IT!

Why do dogs wag their tails?

People love their pet dogs more than their cats

Viburnum flowers smell sweet

Tackling obstacles… together

Good week/Bad week

American mink

Do birds have noses?

Arguing over ancient Greek art • Greece and the UK can’t agree deal over sculptures.

Teeth show why giant apes died

Ancient gum reveals diet secrets

The mind helps healing

Roman armour jigsaw completed

FIND OUT MORE • If you enjoy finding out about the world, there’s plenty to explore in the NEW issue of The Week Junior Science+Nature – out now.

Photos of the week

Sinner’s Grand Slam success

Doubles joy

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

My voice matters • Sharing your thoughts can ease your worries and help you feel calm.

Adventures in imagination • The Imagine Children’s Festival is where play meets creativity.

Three free-to-see shows at Imagine Children’s Festival

5 stories about travelling in time • Journey backwards and forwards through the ages with these adventure novels.

The Clockwork Conspiracy

Sam Sedgman • The author tells The Week Junior why he is so fascinated by Big Ben.

READERS RECOMMEND

Spreading the word • Children’s Laureate talks about his latest campaign.

Staying safe online • Inspiring change for the better is the theme for Safer Internet Day 2024.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

GAME OF THE WEEK

Make a Lunar New Year dancing dragon

Puzzles

A head for heights gets a trim

World record taken away from dog

The teeny house fit for a queen

Only ghosts board this bus

Editor’s note

Celia Hammond Animal Trust

Danny’s Hymnathon

Wicked Writers: Be The Change

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

READERS RESPOND

Quiz of the week

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