When my daughter was in Kindergarten, there was a LOT I didn’t know. Sometimes asking other parents was simple enough depending on the opportunity and I was constantly looking for recommendations on great books to read to her and with her.
When my daughter moved into 1st grade her amazing teacher, Mrs. Arone, introduced us to Highlights Magazine, which served the dual purpose of suggesting great books for kids her age while also donating some for use in the classroom. We loved getting the magazine and picking more than a dozen books from the list for us to read at home. It felt very much like a curated list of great reads, which saved us time for more nighttime reading before sleep.
Now, fast-forward a few years, and yes, there is an app for that! Highlights Every Day can be downloaded on your iPhone or Android device and it has been reimagined as an all-new digital experience. It features hundreds of fun facts, puzzles, jokes, quizzes, videos, stories and a lot more.
If you have kids between the ages of 6 and 12 they can learn about the world around them and enjoy hundreds of activities with a new issue delivered EVERY DAY!
Specific features include:
- Exclusive videos, including joke reels, animated learning clips and Ask Highlights Kids shorts
- Engaging stories, poems and reading activities
- Skill-building Hidden Pictures® puzzles, mazes, word clues and more
- Fascinating interactive quizzes
- Hundreds of activities — there’s always something new to play
The app is available for phone and tablet and it is a great way to keep kids entertained with content that is safe and also educational in a fun way.
Pricing:
- Monthly subscription: $7.99/month (or just 23¢ per day for 5 new daily activities)
- Free 30-day trial
Download on iTunes here: http://bit.ly/1Tcg7sy
Download on the Android Play Store here: http://apple.co/1XsWsEV
What are some of your favorite resources for young children?
The Online Mom received a promotional fee for participating in the Highlights Every Day program