Sorry we've been a bit quiet lately. Like everyone else, we've been trying to get our heads around trying to juggle work with homeschooling and stir crazy kiddos. Anyway, it's week two now and we're feeling a bit better about it all, so we thought we'd share some ideas for keeping children entertained in these strange times, alongside our usual finds. Magazines are very popular in our house – we subscribe to a few and they are always devoured as soon as they hit the doormat.
As I write, post is still being delivered, but even it that stops, most of these have digital versions or an online offering, plus added extras: special lockdown activities and/or free printables that are worth a look.
PS: Subscriptions also make great gifts when you can't go out to post a birthday present.
Dot magazine,
£20 for four issues.
Quarterly ad-free magazines packed with activities for under fives. Colouring pages available to download on the blog.
Okido magazine,
£50 for 12 issues.
Monthly science magazine for 3-7 year olds. Offering a Homeschool Big Bundle of back issues for £18.
Storytime magazine,
£36.99 for 12 issues.
Stories galore, from myth to modern. Digital edition and lots of free downloadable resources on the website.
Phoenix comic, £1 for four issues,
then £9.99 per month.
Weekly comic featuring the brilliant historical Corpse Talk. They have been running drawing classes on their Facebook page.
National Geographic Kids magazine,
£37 for 13 issues.
Excellent all-rounder with a focus on the natural world. for ages 6-12. Brilliant resources to download as well.
Anorak magazine,
£25 for four issues.
Creative quarterly aimed at children aged 6 to 12 years old but enjoyed by the whole family. Check out the downloads.
Eco Kids Planet magazine,
£24 for six months.
Great read for mini Thunbergs and Attenboroughs. Check out the schools section for resource packs and workbooks.
Whizz Pop Bang magazine,
£20.99 for six months.
Awesome science magazine for six to 12 year olds. Free science experiments to download for homeschooling.
First News, £1 for first three issues,
then £19.99 for three months.
Weekly newspaper with headline stories adapted for children. Polls, quizzes, bulletins and videos in the Kids section.
Scoop magazine,
£36 for 12 issues.
'A feast of words and pictures for curious minds', plus author guest editors, an online club and free themed activity packs.
The Week Junior, six issues free,
then £25.99 for 13 issues.
Excellent current affairs for eight to 14 year olds with sister STEAM publication Science and Nature. Superb free lesson plans.
Kookie magazine,
£26 for four issues.
Inspiring quarterly for tween girls. Opportunities to contribute to future issues through writing, pictures, photos and debates.
Spotted something you know we'd love? Let us know by leaving a comment or emailing team@bambinogoodies.co.uk.
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