Reading is essential to the proper development of the child, regardless of age: the stories encourage the imagination and allow the child to discover a world different from his. When he does not know how to read, it is a privileged moment that he shares with his parents, and when he knows how to do it, he can escape alone (far from the screens!) Or choose to read to his parents or his siblings. If we talk about reading, we spontaneously think of books, whether they are stories, picture books, or even activity books, but we must also think of magazines.
The magazine, content designed for children
Indeed, there are magazines for all ages from birth, with content adapted to the development of the child, more diverse than in a book: stories, rhymes, games ... Subscribe your child to a magazine (or offer a subscription to another child), it is also to create an appointment, generally monthly, which allows him to realize the passing time. How do you choose the right one for your child? We take a tour of the children's magazines that exist to help you find the right one.
Magazines from birth to 3 years old: colorful visuals and short stories
When the child is very small, it is better to bet on magazines offering colorful visuals, short stories and early learning games. For example, you can bet on Popi or Picoti, which give pride of place to picture books and stories about Baby's daily life. From 1 or 2 years old, if your child has taken a liking to stories, he should like Papoum, Histoires pour les Petits or Mes Premire Belles Histoires. Finally, if he loves animals, the very visual content of the Koala is sure to please him. Be careful while selecting magazines as per your child's age because you only know exactly how old your child is.
Magazines from 3 to 6 years old: fun games and stories
The 3-year mark roughly corresponds to entry into kindergarten. It is therefore important to choose a magazine that addresses the theme of the school while continuing to provide its share of stories, characters with which your child can identify, fun games, and answers to his questions.. And that's good: there is a choice! Guaranteed ad-free Garou is a bimonthly magazine that offers beautiful illustrations, games, comics, and stickers. From 4 years old, Olalar offers an initiation to art with a focus on one artist by number. Little Disney fans will love Mickey Junior or Disney Princesses, which feature games, coloring, stickers, and stories with their favorite heroes. And of course, the more well-known titles like Babar or Toupie remain essential with varied content that mixes stories, awakening games and manual activities.
Magazines from 6 years old: reading and knowledge
When your child learns and begins to read on his own, it is important to choose materials that support him in this essential learning. It is also an age at which he asks himself a lot of questions. about the world around him, life, what he feels ... It is, therefore, important to choose a magazine that addresses themes that interest him: if he loves animals and nature, Wakou, Petite Salamandre (then Salamander Junior) and National Geographic Kids are ideal; Youpi and Sciences et Vie Dcouvertes are interested in science, nature, the human body, history, and geography; I already read and I love to read are must-haves for reading enthusiasts; Arkeo puts History within the reach of children from 7 years old; finally, children who wish to learn English can do so with J'apprends l'Anglais, Go English Kids or even I Love English Kids (in I Love English Mini version from 6 years old).
There you have it, you just have to choose! Good to know: most subscription formulas are quarterly or annual, but it is often possible to change if we realize that the magazine ultimately does not appeal to the child.
