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Best Kids Magazines for Elementary School Students

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In elementary school, many moms struggle with finding the best magazines or articles that are educational but also fun for their kids to read. Here are the best based on grade level!


Grades K-2


e.g., a snow leopard in the snow
Courtesy of National Geographic

National Geographic Kids is based off the famous National Geographic magazine and it mostly focuses on nonfiction articles. If your child is interested in articles about animals and natural sciences, read National Geographic Kids!


e.g., drawing of kids making snow angels
Courtesy of Highlights

Highlights is a magazine for younger kids. It has less articles and more emphasis on interactive activities and pictures. For children who enjoy more creative aspects, Highlights might the perfect choice!


Courtesy of Time

Based on the famed Time magazine, Time for Kids focuses on more digestible pieces of news. If your child is interested in current events, Time for Kids might be the perfect piece! To note, there are editions of Time for Kids for more advanced readers above K-2.


Courtesy of Cricket

Cricket: Ask is part of the Cricket magazine company that focuses on nonfictional magazines. If your child is interested in more general sciences and factual articles, Ask is for you!


Courtesy of Cricket

Cricket: Spider is also for younger kids. If your child is interested in fictional stories and literature, Cricket: Spider is the perfect fit for them!

Grades 3-6

Courtesy of Cricket

Cricket: Muse is also part of the Cricket magazine company. For older elementary school readers that enjoy scientific articles and news or those who enjoyed Cricket: Ask, Muse if for you!


Courtesy of Cricket

Cobblestone is part of Cricket Media, but it is more unique compared to the magazines in the company. Cobblestone focuses mainly on US History and context, so this magazine the right fit for history nerds!


Courtesy of Cricket

Cricket is the original magazine of the Cricket Media company. So, if your child is literature fanatic or someone who loved Cricket: Spider, Cricket magazine is the right match!


Courtesy of The Week

Based off the English and US-based magazine The Week, the Week Junior provides current events for younger kids. Ranging from science to politics to sports, there are many options for those who read The Week Junior!

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