Reading magazines can be a fabulous tool for kids who are learning French or already bilingual. Because they are colorful, with short stories, comics, games and crafts, it makes them easy to grab and read and it is a fantastic way to access the country’s popular culture. In this post, I have 7 French-language magazines for all ages and levels you might use.
Most of these magazines’ subscriptions are available from their publisher’s website. However, if you feel uncertain of your choice, Amazon offers the option to buy a single magazine for most of them. There are plenty of options out there, you just need to know where to look. It’s your lucky day because I’m going to give you my list to get you started.
My 7 Magazines to Help your Kids Learn French
Babar – Ages 2-5 – Beginner
Young children love following the adventures of Babar the elephant and his family. This magazine includes stories, documentaries, stickers, games and coloring pages.
Pomme d’Api – Ages 3-7 - Beginner
Pomme d’Api is a long-time favorite. Kids enjoy the stories, crafts and even yoga lessons. The best part? Pomme d’Api answers all of the “why” questions your kids are asking you all day long.
Wakou – Ages 4-8 – Intermediate level
If your child loves nature, Wakou is the perfect magazine. The short articles focus on wild wild animals, pets and their behaviors. It also includes posters and animal fact cards to collect.
Georges – Ages 7-12 – Intermediate/Advanced
Georges is a colorful little gem. With its variety of themes, beautiful contemporary illustrations, well thought-out crafts, paper-toys and stories, it transports you every other month to a different universe.
Curionautes – Ages 8-12 – Intermediate
This is the perfect choice for children who are interested in science. The 5 heroes of this magazine answer questions about astronomy, biology, mathematics and more.
Allons-y – Ages 12+ - Beginner/Intermediate
If all of the other magazines are designed for French speakers, Allons—y is specifically designed for French learners. Perfect for beginners (and all levels above), this magazine covers news from all over the world and introduces Francophone culture. Mostly used by teachers, it is also available for homeschoolers.
Je bouquine – Ages 12-15 - Advanced
Francophone advanced readers will enjoy digging into the short stories, comics and diverse articles about literacy, music and movies that this magazine offers. Parents might even sneak around to read it!
Using magazines to teach the French language can help your students access print that matches their level of speaking and reading, and they are available to us through Amazon and other online retailers.
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