Kids Blog

What’s on Kids’ Minds

Friendship, dealing with stress, and hopes and dreams are just a few of the topics students are writing about. Do you have something you’d like say and share? Consider sending a short reflection to us. Have your teacher, parent, or guardian contact us.

Mia, 7th grade, MaST, 2025-2026.

Laugh

By Wyatt, Charles W. Henry Healthy Hawk |Laugh, laugh,Happy tears.Show your happinessFor each other.Take some time,Make up your mind.Tell a jokeAnd you’ll be fine. Illustration by Mia, 7th grade, MaST, 2025-2026.

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Anna, 4th grade, Russell Byers, 25-26

Kids on volunteering II

By Ben, Alexander Adaire Fit Fish | If I could volunteer for any cause or organization, it would be for a reptile sanctuary. I would do this because I have had a lifelong…

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Adrian, 6th grade, Salad Bowl, Holy Name, 2024-25

Trying new veggies

By Saul, MaST Community Charter School Healthy Panther Post: Cub Reporter Edition | I don’t like many vegetables.…I dohave a favorite vegetable and it’s broccoli. Illustration by Adrian, 6th grade, Holy Name, 2024-25.

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Maria, 8th grade, St. Joe, 2023-2024.

Favorite book II

By Rickendra, Cole Manor Fit Falcon Tribune | When it was Covid and I could not go to school, I was home sad. I don’t remember the title of the book, but reading…

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Joplin, 6th grade, Adaire, 2025-2026

Kids on volunteering

By Lena, Alexander Adaire Fit Fish | I would volunteer for planting trees because whenever I go to a park in Philly, I always see dead trees and plants, and the wildlife…

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Xavier, 4th grade, La Salle, 2025-2026.

Sharing favorite activities IIII

By Jordyn, La Salle Academy Healthy News | I love playing volleyball. I really like it when I am in a volleyball tournament. I play with my friends and family. You should…

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Julian, 7th grade, MaST, 2025-2026.

Try new veggies

By Penelope, MaST Community Charter School Healthy Panther Post: Cub Reporter Edition | I like vegetables because they are good for you. I usually eat them for dinner. Illustration by Julian,…

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Kiana, 8th grade, De Paul, 2025-2026.

Reporters describe Kambel’s impact

By Dallas, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | The interview inspired me because now I think everyone has a power. The human spirit is very creative. By Xavier, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal  | The…

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Naya, 6th grade, Adaire, 25-26

Sharing favorite activities III

By Dylilah, La Salle Academy Healthy News | I love playing basketball with my family and friends. I like this activity because it teaches you a lot of skills, and you have…

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Paul, 4th grade, Cole Manor, 2025-2026.

Favorite book

By Henry, Cole Manor Fit Falcon Tribune | Father Christmas and Me by Matt Haig is about a girl named Amelia who is adopted by Father Christmas and Mary Christmas. The Easter…

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Nayalis, 4th grade, La Salle, 2025-2026.

What it means to be part of a group

By Jaylaa, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | I participated in cheer, which I would recommend because it can improve strength, flexibility, and health. The pros of participating in a competitive sport are that…

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Aloe, 5th grade, William Cramp, 2025-2026.

Empathy matters II

By Genesis, Octavius V. Catto Family School Healthy News | I showed empathy when my cousin got a papercut. I gave her a Band-Aid. Illustration by Aloe, 5th grade, William Cramp, 2025-2026.

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