Recommended Magazines

The websites of these magazines have some great content. If you have a recommendation for an addition, or if you discover a broken link, please send an email.

Although it's not a magazine, the New York Times is a wonderful resource. See the article by Laurie on Using the New York Times With Children of all Ages.

• Magazines on Homeschooling
• Magazines for Parents and Educators
• Magazines for Kids
  • List of award-winning magazines from Parents' Choice

Magazines on Homeschooling

• Connections, ezine of unschooling and mindful parenting.
• Education Revolution from the Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO).
• Home Education Magazine
  (6/year) The website has a number of resource links.
• Home School Enrichment
  (6/yr) They offer a free sample issue. Articles, resources reviewed by homeschoolers, home school Q & A, regular departments such as History & Heritage and Profiles in Christianity & Science, and practical features. Christian bias.
• Homeschooling Parent
  (6/yr) They publish an annual guide to summer camps in the March/April issue.
• The Journal of Unschooling and Alternative LearningThis journal seeks to bring together an international community of scholars exploring the topic of unschooling and alternative learning, which espouses learner centered democratic approaches to learning. JUAL is also a space to reveal the limitations of mainstream schooling.
• Life Learning magazine
  (6/yr) "Inspiring families around the world who learn without schooling."
• The Link
  Described as "the nation's homeschool newspaper." Online; print copy available free.
• Live Free Learn Free.
  (6/yr) All content is written by homeschoolers.
• The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is for homeschooling families everywhere.
• Practical Homeschooling Magazine
  (6/yr) They offer a free sample issue. Author Mary Pride is the publisher of this magazine, which is full of articles, product reviews, news, readers' letters, and practical features. Christian bias.

Magazines for Parents and Educators

• eSchool News, online and print magazine helping teachers use the Internet and technology resources.
• S.I. Parent, a family magazine from Staten Island, NY.
• Special Child, online magazine for parents of children with disabilities.
• Teaching K-8, online and print magazine for teachers. Includes worksheets, activity guides, more.

Magazines for Kids

List of award-winning magazines from Parents' Choice

• American Girl
  (6/year, ages 8-12) Fun girl stuff from the makers of the dolls and publishers of the historical books, growing up books, etc.
• Calliope
  (9/year, ages 9-14) World history from the folks who publish Cricket and other quality kids' magazines.
• Cicada
  (6/year, ages 14 and up) Exceptional stories and poems.
• Cobblestone
  (9/year, ages 9-14) Exploring American history.
• Cricket
  (monthly, ages 9-14) Fiction, fantasy, folk tales, adventures, poems, history, and biography.
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• Dig
  (9/yr, age 9 and older) The archaeology magazine for kids.
• FACES
  (8/yr, ages 9-14) Fosters an appreciation of other cultures and traditions and encourages young readers to think from new perspectives.
• Kahani
  (4/yr, ages 6-12) Literary magazine for children of South Asian descent living in North America.
• KidsDiscover
  (monthly, ages 6 and up) No ads, interactive games, very kid friendly, each issue is on a topic in social studies or science, like Ancient Egypt or the Weather
• Ladybug
  (monthly, ages 2-6) Stories, poems, activities, games, and songs.
• Launch Pad
  (online, ages 6-12) A new online magazine publishing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, book reviews, and artwork by children ages 6-12. For upcoming issues, they are looking for creative works on:
  • The Ocean
  • Fairy Tales & Fantasy
  • Heroes
  • Mysteries
  • Sports/Summer Fun
  • Variety (any topic)
  Check out their submission guidelines.
• Muse
  (9/year, ages 10 and up) Science, history, art, in an integrated exploration. A collaboration between the publishers of Cricket Magazine and Smithsonian Magazine.
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• National Geographic Kids
  (10/year, ages 6-10) Geography, adventure, wildlife, science, and youngsters from around the world.
• New Moon
  (6/year, girls ages 8-14) Feminist magazine edited, written, and illustrated by girls. Fiction, poetry, artwork, articles, letters, and more.
• Ranger Rick
  (12/year, ages 7 and up) Nature magazine with beautiful photographs and engaging articles from the National Wildlife Federation.
• Spider
  (monthly, ages 6-9) Stories, poems, and activities.
• Stone Soup
  (6/year, ages 8-13) Writing and illustrations by children. Stories, poems, book reviews. Excellent quality.
• Time for Kids
  (various editions, grades K-7) From Time magazine. Website has news, games, homework helper, and more.
• Upfront
  (14/year, for teens) From the New York Times an Scholastic. Current events and history.
• Wild Animal Babies
  (10/year, ages 1-4) Nature magazine with beautiful photographs and engaging articles from the National Wildlife Federation. Also free e-newsletter of activitites for kids.
• Your Big Backyard
  (12/year, ages 3-7) Nature magazine with beautiful photographs and fun activities from the National Wildlife Federation.
• Zoobooks
  (ages 6-12) There are 58 titles, each covering one animal or group of animals. A yearly subscription delivers 12 titles.