While there are a lot of options for young readers, you really just need one classic magazine – this blog covers 3 best magazines for kids we found. We’ve had more than that and we found it was just a bit of waste of money. Below is a simple summary of what we found to be our family favorites.
#1: High-Five Magazine
I actually have come across this magazine about a year ago, while my wife grew up with it. We absolutely love the content and often take this magazine on road trips or when we travel in addition to keeping it around the house. It’s easy to fit into a backpack and keeps interest away from a tablet.
Why you and your kids might love High-Five magazine:
- It just hits the right amount of fun vs. educational value you’d want
- It has consistent stories that often carry from one issue to another issue so your kid gets to know the characters
- It’s very visual – and has different levels of copy for kids at different stages of reading
- Hidden pictures: one of our favorite sections, where you can play a game of “who can spot the object” first
- Bonus: there is no advertising – it’s 100% solid kid-friendly content
Recommended for ages 2-6.
Price: $29.99 for print (but there is usually a sale going on), Kindle @ $39.99
Check it out here.
#2 Ladybug Magazine
Why you and your kids might love Ladybug Magazine:
- It’s like a smaller version of Highlights, but with more fiction stories.
- Each issue has a loose theme, and includes a few stories, a couple poems, a song, a comic strip, and 1-3 puzzles.
- It’s different: it has a song (with sheet music), a dance/action rhyme, a cut-out activity (a little booklet to paste pictures inside, a deck of cards to cut out and play memory with, etc.)
- The content is engaging and the artwork is adorable.
- Bonus: there is no advertising – it’s 100% solid kid-friendly content
Recommended for ages 3-6.
Price: $33.95 for print. Better price via Amazon ($24.95).
See for yourself – here is a sample issue.
#3 Ranger Rick Jr. Magazine (formerly Your Big Backyard)
This one is more for nature lovers. It is fun, has age-appropriate animal facts, stories, and photos; exciting outdoor activities; and lots of games, crafts, and recipes. Great for beginning readers!
Why you and your kids might love Ranger Rick Jr.:
- It has many activities you can do together and it introduces kids to science
- Each issue is linked to a specific animal and has a lots of educational animal stories with lots of pictures
- More than just for reading: the crafts and activities section gives you and your kid inspiration and is often themed for the season – so think holidays, Valentine’s day, etc.
- Promotes great conversations as animals are “the thing” for this age group
- Note: there is minimal advertising
Recommended for ages 3-7.
Price: $19.95 for print.
Here is a link to the publisher. And link to Amazon.com
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