FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

About 365 for Kids

1. What is 365 for Kids?

365 for Kids is an educational and creative program offering free digital learning resources, a growing audio library, children’s books, creative activities, and national initiatives designed to encourage literacy, curiosity, imagination, emotional awareness, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.

Through our READ — CREATE — REFLECT — SHARE educational model, we encourage children to explore knowledge, express their ideas creatively, reflect on what they discover, and share their original work.

365 for Kids is a program of 365 Mosaic Foundation, an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity.

2. What is READ — CREATE — REFLECT — SHARE?

READ — CREATE — REFLECT — SHARE is our educational approach connecting literature, knowledge, creativity, and personal reflection.

  • READ: Discover stories, explore scientific ideas, listen, and learn.
  • CREATE: Respond through drawing, writing, expressive reading, or other creative activities.
  • REFLECT: Think about new discoveries, emotions, values, questions, and personal experiences.
  • SHARE: Present original ideas and creative work to family members, communities, or wider audiences.

Public participation and publication are always optional and require appropriate parental or legal guardian permission.

3. What ages is 365 for Kids designed for?

Our educational resources serve different age groups.

The Audio Library primarily offers content for children approximately ages 4–12, although individual collections may appeal to younger children, teenagers, and families.

We also provide books and resources addressing teenage motivation, emotional well-being, personal development, and family communication.

Our national children’s creative initiatives generally welcome participants ages 6–17, subject to the specific rules of each program.

4. Is 365 for Kids available only in the United States?

Our digital Library, books, and many educational resources are accessible to families around the world.

Our national children’s exhibitions and creative programs are currently designed for eligible children and teenagers residing in the United States.

Selected in-person activities are available locally in Schaumburg, Illinois.

5. Does 365 for Kids offer in-person activities?

Yes. Selected art classes, creative workshops, and family activities are available in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Schedules, age requirements, registration details, and applicable fees are provided on the individual activity pages.

The 365 for Kids Audio Library

6. What is the 365 for Kids Audio Library?

The 365 for Kids Audio Library is a growing collection of more than 600 free educational audio stories, developed over nearly two years to inspire children’s curiosity, imagination, emotional growth, and love of learning.

The Library brings together storytelling, science, cultural discovery, character development, and meaningful educational experiences.

New stories and collections continue to be developed and added.

7. What types of stories are available?

Our collections include:

Additional educational and creative resources, including activities and printable materials, are available through other sections of the website.

8. Is the Audio Library completely free?

Yes! The entire 365 for Kids Audio Library is completely free and open to everyone.

There are no listening fees, paid memberships, or subscription requirements.

Children, parents, educators, and families can explore our audio collections without payment.

9. Do I need to create an account or subscribe to the newsletter?

No. No account, registration, login, or newsletter subscription is required to browse and listen to our Audio Library.

Simply visit the Audio Library and start exploring.

Adults may optionally subscribe to receive updates about new stories, educational materials, creative activities, and upcoming programs.

10. Can teachers, libraries, and educational organizations use the Audio Library?

Absolutely!

Teachers, librarians, homeschool families, schools, nonprofit organizations, and community programs are welcome to use the publicly available Audio Library for noncommercial educational activities, subject to our Terms and Conditions.

Stories can complement classroom learning, library story times, creative workshops, family activities, and educational discussions.

No registration or organizational approval is required simply to listen to the publicly available stories.

Organizations interested in additional educational partnerships or their own Community Showcase can contact us through our Educational Partnership Program.

11. What devices can I use to access the Library?

The Audio Library can be accessed through a modern web browser on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.

An internet connection and working audio settings are required for streaming.

12. Does my child need an account?

No. Children do not need individual accounts to listen to the Audio Library.

Any registration required for other activities, including the submission of children’s artwork, writing, or recordings, must be completed by an appropriately authorized adult.

Children should not independently provide personal contact information or submit files through the website.

13. Will the Audio Library remain free?

Our commitment is to provide accessible educational audio content without financial barriers.

The entire Audio Library is currently free, and we have no plans to introduce listening fees or mandatory subscriptions.

The collection may continue to grow, evolve, and change as new educational resources are developed.

14. What if I previously paid for a Library membership?

The Audio Library is now completely free for everyone.

If you have questions about a previous membership or payment, please contact info@365forkids.com for assistance.

Books & Educational Resources

15. Does 365 for Kids publish books?

Yes!

Our growing collection includes educational and creative books for children, teenagers, and parents.

Topics include science, mythology, emotional intelligence, creative activities, teen motivation, personal development, and family communication.

Visit our Books page to explore available titles.

16. Where can I purchase 365 for Kids books?

Books listed on our website are available through Amazon.

Each title on our Books page includes information and links to the applicable Amazon listing.

Amazon handles purchases, payments, printing, shipping, returns, and refunds under its own policies.

17. Are printed and Kindle books included in the free Audio Library?

No. The free Audio Library and books offered through Amazon are separate resources.

Listening to our online audio stories is free, while purchasing printed or Kindle books is optional.

Some books may have related audio stories, activities, or educational resources available through the website.

18. Does 365 for Kids offer educational resources for teenagers?

Yes.

Alongside our children’s collections, we offer books, articles, and self-reflection resources addressing topics such as motivation, emotional well-being, school challenges, personal growth, and communication between teenagers and parents.

Explore our Teen Motivation & Support resources.

Children’s Creative Programs & Exhibitions

19. What are the 365 for Kids national children’s programs for 2026?

Our 2026 program includes three creative initiatives:

Annual Children’s Stories & Art Exhibition

Children create original artwork inspired by stories, literature, and imagination.

Voices from the Heart: A Page That Touched Me

Children share expressive readings and personal reflections about meaningful literary passages.

Pages of Virtue

Children create original written reflections inspired by virtues, values, and meaningful life experiences.

The programs welcome eligible children and teenagers ages 6–17 residing in the United States.

The submission deadline for the 2026 initiatives is November 10, 2026, unless the published participation capacity is reached earlier.

Please consult each initiative’s official page for complete participation rules and current status.

20. What is A World of Stories — 2027?

A World of Stories is an international storytelling and children’s illustration initiative planned for 2027.

Through six continent-themed online exhibitions, children will explore traditional stories, folktales, legends, and cultural heritage from:

  • Europe
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • North America
  • South America
  • Oceania

Young participants will be invited to respond to selected stories through original illustrations.

The initiative connects literature, cultural discovery, creativity, and children’s artistic expression.

Participation dates, eligibility requirements, and submission procedures are published on the individual exhibition pages.

21. Is participation in the children’s initiatives free?

Yes. Participation in our national children’s creative initiatives is free unless a specific program explicitly states otherwise.

Families may have their own optional expenses, such as art materials, books, internet access, or recording equipment.

No Audio Library membership or payment is required to participate.

22. Who can submit a child’s artwork, writing, or recording?

Submissions must be completed by a parent, legal guardian, or another adult authorized under the specific program rules and applicable consent requirements.

Children should not independently submit personal information, photographs, recordings, or creative work through the website.

23. Does every submitted work automatically become part of an exhibition?

No. Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication.

Each initiative has its own eligibility requirements, participation limits, originality standards, consent procedures, and technical guidelines.

For the 2026 initiatives, up to 500 complete and eligible submissions may be accepted per initiative, in the order received, according to the published rules.

Accepted works are included in the applicable exhibition, audio collection, or publication as described in that initiative’s official guidelines.

Each submission is reviewed before publication.

24. Does the child keep the copyright to submitted work?

Yes.

Children or their lawful rights holders retain copyright ownership of their original artwork, writing, reflections, performances, and recordings.

When an authorized adult provides the required consent, 365 for Kids receives a limited license to review, prepare, reproduce, display, stream, publish, or archive the work for the purposes described in the applicable initiative rules.

This may include virtual exhibitions, online collections, printed catalogs, certificates, promotional materials, and program archives.

25. How does 365 for Kids protect children’s privacy?

We seek to collect only the information reasonably necessary for participation in each program.

Children should not independently disclose sensitive personal information, including home addresses, personal telephone numbers, medical details, private social-media accounts, or other unnecessary identifying information.

Publicly displayed information is limited to what has been authorized through the applicable consent and submission process.

Please review the relevant participation rules and privacy policies for additional details.

Community Partnerships & Creative Showcases

26. How can libraries, schools, and organizations collaborate with 365 for Kids?

Libraries, schools, homeschool communities, afterschool programs, nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and other community groups are invited to explore collaboration opportunities.

Organizations may:

  • Share our free educational resources with families.
  • Use the Audio Library for noncommercial learning activities.
  • Introduce children to national creative initiatives.
  • Organize storytelling, art, writing, and reflection activities.
  • Use available Activity Guides.
  • Explore opportunities to create their own Community Showcase.

Visit our Educational Partnership Program to learn more.

27. What is a Community Showcase?

A Community Showcase is a dedicated online gallery developed with a participating organization.

It can feature selected artwork, writing, reflections, or photographs of children’s creative projects, subject to the necessary permissions and publication guidelines.

Community Showcases allow schools, libraries, and other organizations to celebrate the creativity of children in their communities throughout the year.

28. Does every organization automatically receive a Community Showcase?

No.

Community Showcases are developed through collaboration with participating organizations.

Before creating or publishing a Showcase, the organization and 365 for Kids must establish the applicable permissions, content requirements, technical arrangements, and publication procedures.

29. Is a Community Showcase the same as participating in an annual exhibition?

No.

Community Showcases are designed to feature work connected with a particular organization and may operate throughout the year.

Annual exhibitions have separate themes, deadlines, eligibility requirements, participation procedures, and consent conditions.

A work displayed in a Community Showcase is not automatically entered into an annual exhibition.

30. How can an organization express interest in partnership?

Organizations can visit our Educational Partnership Program or complete the Partnership Interest Form.

Our team will review the information and discuss appropriate opportunities for collaboration.

The public Audio Library remains free and accessible without organizational registration.

365 Mosaic of Goodness

31. What is 365 Mosaic of Goodness?

365 Mosaic of Goodness is a community initiative that encourages organizations to inspire kindness, positive actions, shared responsibility, and meaningful connections.

Participating organizations are invited to create their own mosaics of kindness-related commitments and encourage others to continue the chain of positive actions.

The initiative celebrates the idea that small acts of goodness can contribute to stronger and more caring communities.

Newsletter & Contact

32. How can I receive new stories, educational resources, and program announcements?

Adults are welcome to subscribe to the 365 for Kids newsletter.

Subscribers may receive updates about new audio stories, free educational resources, creative activities, upcoming exhibitions, books, and community initiatives.

Newsletter subscription is entirely optional.

No subscription is required to listen to the Audio Library or participate in free children’s initiatives.

Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

33. How can I contact 365 for Kids?

We welcome questions from families, educators, libraries, schools, organizations, potential partners, and supporters.

Email: info@365forkids.com

Phone: (224) 201-3767

Text messages are preferred for faster responses.

365 for Kids is a program of 365 Mosaic Foundation, an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity.

Selected in-person activities, when offered, take place at:

636 Remington Rd, Suite C
Schaumburg, IL 60173