News-O-Matic is the Daily News Just for Kids! It tells kids about the latest stories that shape their world every weekday. The current events stories are safe, age-appropriate, and adapted specifically for children. And the brief reports are highly engaging, with a wide range of topics to excite and inspire listeners of all ages.
There are three new daily news stories each weekday morning. The subjects may include anything from football to fashion or major scientific discoveries in other galaxies. There are frequent updates on arts and entertainment, technology, and all the animals that kids love to learn about. And the news is often international empowering children to become true global citizens. A weekend briefing provides kids with a look back at the biggest and most important events from the previous week.
The news briefings spark curiosity in young people and support their understanding of social studies, geography, science, and nonfiction. It reinforces math, business, and financial literacy skills. Most importantly, News-O-Matic gives children a window into the world —and a reason to love learning the news.
To get started, just ask Alexa what’s in the news or what’s my Flash Briefing. You will need Amazon Kids+ enabled with Amazon Alexa.