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Using Animal Magazines for Kids as a way of Teaching Reading

Most children love animals. If your child seems to be struggling a bit with their reading, try using animal magazines for kids when teaching reading. There are animal magazines dedicated to just about every pet and wild animal imaginable. For the cat lovers, “I Love Cats” or “Cats and Kittens” magazines could be used for teaching reading, since both contain informational articles dedicated to all aspects of cat care, training and grooming. Sometimes your child will be more cooperative and attentive if the subject matter is something they feel passionate about. Animal magazines for kids have that exciting content.

If you have younger children, you can still use animal magazines for kids when teaching reading, or just for story time in general. A favorite of children between the ages of 12 months and 3 years old is “Wild Animal Baby”. This magazine comes in a hard board format, and contains articles that rhyme, and stories about baby animals that are age appropriate for toddlers. For the 3 to 5 year old group, “Your Big Backyard” is a magazine that encourages curiosity and introduces them to the world of nature.

For children interested in more unusual and exotic animals “Zoobooks” whose animal magazines for kids focus on rare and different animals that will keep your children excited as you are teaching reading. Each issue includes interesting facts on a specific animal, interactive games and brilliant photographs to engage the imagination.

One of the most widely recognized animal magazines for kids is “National Geographic”. The “National Geographic” is also available in a kids’ version, suitable for children between the ages of 8 and 12, the “National Geographic Kids” is often found in classrooms and home school environments to assist teachers and parents in teaching reading to animal loving children. This magazine features geography lessons, how to respect and care for our planets resources, adventure stories and scientific articles that should encourage your youngster to read.


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