15 BEST Magazine Subscriptions for New Zealand Kids
- By: Auckland for Kids
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- Topics: Childrens Books, Lifestyle
A magazine gift subscription is a great idea for a Birthday or Christmas present for aunts, uncles, parents, grandparents to give to your children. Kids will find subscription magazines entertaining and they are often educational. Choose from one of our 18 favourite kids magazines to keep your kids entertained throughout the year. When a new magazine arrives each month (or quarter), it is like a new part of the gift arriving and it makes their birthday magical all over again.
1. National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids is an exciting monthly read for boys and girls that makes learning fun. From wildlife to space, geography to the environment, it has stories and stunning images to inspire children to project our beautiful plant.
2. Wild Things
Forest & Bird’s Kiwi Conservation Club Hakuturi Toa has been connecting Kiwi kids to New Zealand’s amazing wildlife and wild places. When children become a member they will receive the quarterly magazine Wild Things which is aimed at ages 5 to 13 years. The magazine has articles, stories, games and activities about wild rivers, marine reserves, worms and New Zealand nature. Each issue is presented in an understandable, engaging and fun way with calls-to-action, so that kids and families can use their make a real difference to New Zealand’s nature.
3. OKIDO magazine
OKIDO monthly magazine is a British arts and science monthly read for children aged 3 to 7 years. Each issue is jam-packed with stories, experiments, fun activities, games, doodles and much more. OKIDO magazine makes science fun, exciting and accessible for kids. Designed to encourage curiosity, creativity and critical thinking, this magazine aims to inspire your child’s imagination for a life-long love for science and art.
4. Aquila
The science focused monthly magazine Aquila has lots of fact based articles, puzzles and knowledge enhancing activities designed for curious children aged 8 to 14 years old.
5. Eco Kids Planet magazine
Animal loving children will enjoy the Eco Kids Planet magazine that is filled with animals from all over the world. Children can learn about the habitats, habits and fun facts about different animals in each issue. This UK nature and science magazine is for kids aged 7 to 11 years old.
6. Teen Breathe
Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Kind. Be Yourself. Teen Breathe, believe mindfulness forms the basis of a happier, healthier, more authentic life; and we’re putting you centre stage. This magazine is aimed for tweens and teens aimed 9-18 years old.
7. Science + Nature
The monthly magazine Science + Nature filled with content ranging from superhumans and the secrets of forensic science to NASA solar missions.
8. K-Zone
K-Zone is Australia’s number one magazine for kids aged 6-13. It’s jam-packed with fun including movie news, gaming goss, comics and stacks of puzzles, quizzes, activities and posters. Every issue is themed around something special, be it superheroes, videogames or even K-Zoner favourites like pranks and jokes.
9. Anorak
Anorak magazine is a quarterly “happy mag for kids” for boys and girls aged between 6 and 12 years old published by Studio Anorak in London. Filled with puzzles, project and imaginative work the magazine for kids to use their creativity to learn. Studio Anorak is proud to produce the printed magazines that last and on REAL (recycled) paper with REAL (vegetable) ink. It makes them smell nice and it is at the heart of our commitment to provide kids with a calm, immersive, fun piece of culture.
10. Double Helix
Double Helix is a science magazine from Australian’s national science agency CSIRO for kids and early teens aged 8 to 14 years. With fun, exciting and quality articles, Double Helix promotes critical thinking and strengthens literacy skills while sparking an interest in science, technology, engineering and maths. There are eight issues in an annual subscription and plenty to enjoy inside every magazine.
11. Just Kidding Junior
Just Kidding Junior is Australia’s highest circulating pre-school magazine dedicated to children aged 3 to 6 years. The magazine has a mix or educational, fun and interactive content and includes leading worldwide brands such as Bluey, The Wiggles, Thomas & Friends, Barbie, Peppa Pig, PJ Masks and more. Interaction between parents and children is encouraged by the magazine with puzzles and activities. There are 8 magazines in an annual subscription.
12. Total Girl
Total Girl is Australia’s number one tween girls’ glossy magazine. Does your tween love fashion, celebrities, music and posters? Total Girl magazine has things to make and do, glam tips, style shoots and movie magic.
13. Storytime
For young kids who can read and learning to read the Storytime digital subscription is packed with traditional tales, folk tales, fables, myths, legends, poetry and book extract that you can read with your child. The monthly magazine is aimed at 3 to 8 years old and will enhance your child’s literacy skills such as spelling and increased vocabulary.
14. Story Box | Adventure Box | Discovery Box magazine
These three different British magazines are aimed at different age groups: Story Box is aimed at 3 to 6 year olds, Adventure Box for 6 to 9 year olds and Discovery Box for children aged 9 to 12 years old. Each issue has lots of stories, fun facts, riddles and experiments. The three magazines are published 10 times a year.
15. Youkie magazine
Youkie is an Australian print magazine filled with girl-led content that is completely advertisement free for children aged 8 to 12 years old. There are articles on a wide range of topics such as: adventure, activism, science, sport, sleepovers, craft, debate, books, problems and pets. The magazine has original fiction and comics too.
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