Good Magazines for an 8-Year-Old Boy

Magazines can entertain and educate your young child. Paging through a periodical can help an 8-year-old boy build research skills, gain new knowledge, improve his reading ability and explore his interests. Even though he still needs to read books, a selection of age-appropriate magazines are colorful and interesting to look at, while providing current information on topics of interest and different viewpoints. Good choices for your grade school-aged son include magazines about science, sports and current events as well as puzzle-filled periodicals.

  1. Science Selections

    • Play up your 8-year-old's inquisitive side with a science-themed magazine. These titles provide kids with the latest scientific information as well as general facts. Unlike adult-oriented periodicals, children's science magazines are written in a way that is easy for grade schoolers to understand. The topics may also follow your child's schools' curriculum or include information that he's learning in an after-school science class. For example, "National Geographic Kids" is a pint-sized version of the grown-up magazine. It features photos of countries animals and people from around the world. If your son enjoys everything underwater, "Cousteau Kids Magazine" features marine creatures from around the globe. Other options include the nature-oriented "Ranger Rick" and the science and art combination, "Ask Magazine."

    Sports Choices

    • If your son is into sports, you'll find a few periodicals he may enjoy. These athletic-themed magazines feature photos of famous figures and stories that are easy for young children to follow. For example, "Sports Illustrated Kids" is a child-friendly version of the grown-up magazine. While not specifically about athletics, "Boy's Life" is an age-appropriate choice that includes stories on sports. Your 8-year-old may also enjoy a magazine that focuses solely on one sport that he plays or enjoys learning about. "Junior Baseball," "USA Football Kids Magazine" and "Fuel Soccer Magazine" are specialized youth periodicals that include stories about children, pro players and your child's favorite sport.

    Current Events

    • Even though your 8-year-old may roll his eyes when the evening news comes on, that doesn't mean he has no interest in current events. The more adult-oriented news stories aren't always appropriate for your child and may not engage him. Instead, magazines such as "Time for Kids" cover stories that appeal to children. These include world news, national news, science, health, entrainment and sports. If you're looking for grade-level connections that complement what your child is learning at school, Scholastic News features weekly readers. Your child may get these magazines at school from his teacher. Each grade-level periodical aligns with the Common Core State Standards.

    Puzzle and Activity Picks

    • Activity magazines feature puzzles, riddles and games for your child to engage in. These paper periodicals will challenge your 8-year-old with hands-on activities. For example, "Highlights" magazine features 40 pages of stories, experiments, puzzles, projects and games in every monthly issue. "Boys' Quest" magazine is another option for your child. This periodical features problem-solving activities along with informative child-friendly articles. If your son enjoys building or creating crafts, "Fun for Kidz" features age-appropriate projects to try at home.

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