{"id":552,"date":"2025-08-06T20:36:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T20:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/?p=552"},"modified":"2025-08-07T19:49:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T19:49:53","slug":"highlights-magazine-homeschool-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/highlights-magazine-homeschool-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The Homeschool Secret I Didn\u2019t Know I Needed: Highlights Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you decide to subscribe to Highlights through one of them, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Full disclosure can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/legal\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>. I only share resources we personally use and truly enjoy in our homeschool life. In fact, this particular recommendation is near and dear to me\u2014it\u2019s a tradition passed along from my mother, and something we genuinely lean on as a meaningful part of our homeschool curriculum, especially during the early years with toddlers and young kids.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-584\" src=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/highlights-magazine-review-225x300.webp\" alt=\"a pile of three Highlights magazines\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/highlights-magazine-review-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/highlights-magazine-review-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/highlights-magazine-review-1152x1536.webp 1152w, 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Homeschooling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/highlights-magazine-homeschool-review\/#Why_We_Started%E2%80%94and_Why_Weve_Kept_It_Going\" >Why We Started\u2014and Why We\u2019ve Kept It Going<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/highlights-magazine-homeschool-review\/#When_We_Use_It_in_Our_Homeschool_Routine\" >When We Use It in Our Homeschool Routine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/highlights-magazine-homeschool-review\/#Weekend_Mornings_Especially_Sundays\" >Weekend Mornings (Especially Sundays)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/highlights-magazine-homeschool-review\/#Short_Stories_That_Spark_Big_Conversations\" >Short Stories That Spark Big Conversations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/highlights-magazine-homeschool-review\/#Goofus_and_Gallant\" >Goofus and Gallant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/highlights-magazine-homeschool-review\/#Crafts_Recipes_and_Activity_Ideas\" >Crafts, Recipes, and Activity Ideas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/highlights-magazine-homeschool-review\/#Its_More_Than_a_Magazine%E2%80%94Its_Mail_With_Meaning\" >It\u2019s More Than a Magazine\u2014It\u2019s Mail With Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/highlights-magazine-homeschool-review\/#What_Its_Teaching%E2%80%94Beyond_the_Obvious\" >What It\u2019s Teaching\u2014Beyond the Obvious<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/highlights-magazine-homeschool-review\/#How_Much_Does_It_Cost\" >How Much Does It Cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/highlights-magazine-homeschool-review\/#Final_Thoughts_A_Simple_Joy_That_Sticks\" >Final Thoughts: A Simple Joy That Sticks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Learning_With_Homeschooling\"><\/span>Quick Learning With Homeschooling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>There\u2019s something I\u2019m always chasing as a work-from-home, homeschool mom: <strong>connection and simplicity<\/strong>. I want learning to feel natural and joyful, not forced. I also want to minimize prep time while still keeping my kids engaged and curious. <strong>And beyond lessons, I\u2019m always looking for opportunities to have natural conversations with my kids<\/strong> \u2014 the kind that deepen their thinking and help them connect with the world around them.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-101419893-13375301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highlights Magazine<\/a> gives me.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just about keeping my kids busy or screen-free (though that\u2019s definitely a bonus). What I really love is that <em>every<\/em> single page offers a short burst of meaningful learning. Whether it\u2019s a two-minute story, a quick puzzle, or a thoughtful prompt\u2014it <em>never<\/em> feels like filler. It feels like progress!<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s because it\u2019s <strong>low-prep, short-form, and easy to dive into<\/strong>. Any given page can take as little as 2 to 5 minutes to read, complete, or talk about. But somehow, it always sparks more.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a parent trying to juggle homeschooling and work\u2014or even just looking for something meaningful for your child to do in those in-between moments\u2014let me show you why Highlights has become such a staple in our home.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_We_Started%E2%80%94and_Why_Weve_Kept_It_Going\"><\/span>Why We Started\u2014and Why We\u2019ve Kept It Going<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<p>Our journey with <em>Highlights<\/em> started completely by surprise \u2014 and honestly, I almost missed it.<\/p>\n<p>A couple of years ago, a thin magazine showed up in the mail and I initially assumed it was junk mail and nearly tossed it into the trash. But something told me to take a closer look \u2014 and I was glad I did! When I flipped it over, I realized it was a children\u2019s magazine and that it had my daughter\u2019s name printed on the back cover.<\/p>\n<p>Curious, I called my mom to ask if she knew anything about it \u2014 and of course she did. She had surprised us with a subscription to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-101419893-15645357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>High Five<\/em><\/a>, the version of <em>Highlights<\/em> geared toward younger kids. She told me she had a subscription to <em>Highlights<\/em> when she was a child and had such fond memories of it that she wanted to pass the tradition on to her granddaughter.<\/p>\n<p>Now, a couple of years later, that same granddaughter receives <em>Highlights<\/em>, which is perfect for her age group \u2014 and our next oldest gets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-101419893-15645357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>High Five<\/em><\/a> in the mail each month &#8211; both from Grandma. It\u2019s become a joyful rhythm in our home, and both kids absolutely light up when their magazines arrive. (To be honest, I do too! I love seeing each new month&#8217;s theme and contents!)<\/p>\n<p>This simple, thoughtful gift from my mom sparked something bigger in our homeschool \u2014 it gave us an effortless, meaningful way to build reading, critical thinking, and creativity into our daily lives. It\u2019s more than just a subscription; it\u2019s a tradition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_We_Use_It_in_Our_Homeschool_Routine\"><\/span>When We Use It in Our Homeschool Routine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-101419893-13375301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highlights<\/a> fits into our homeschool days in such natural, flexible ways. Here\u2019s how it\u2019s woven into our weekly rhythm:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weekend_Mornings_Especially_Sundays\"><\/span>Weekend Mornings (Especially Sundays)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sunday mornings are the slowest, coziest part of our week\u2014and they\u2019ve unofficially become our <em>Highlights<\/em> mornings. We\u2019ll often spend 30 to 45 minutes flipping through the magazines together. No pressure, no schedule\u2014just reading, playing, and talking.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one of my favorite times of the week, honestly. And what I especially love is the range of topics packed into each issue. One moment we\u2019re doing a Hidden Pictures puzzle, and the next, we\u2019re deep in conversation about friendship or emotions because of something we read in a story.<\/p>\n<p>A while back, we read a story about a father who had recently remarried. It opened the door to a really gentle, thoughtful conversation about blended families\u2014something that felt timely and important, but not forced. It was a soft, approachable way to start introducing that idea to our kids.<\/p>\n<p>More recently, we read a story where a group of kids noticed that a quiet girl wasn\u2019t participating\u2014not because she didn\u2019t want to, but because no one had asked her to play. That turned into a whole conversation about inclusion, being observant, and ways we can make others feel welcome. It was an entire lesson on emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness, all from one little story.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Mornings_or_Unstructured_Weekday_Time\"><\/span>Early Mornings or Unstructured Weekday Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some mornings, one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/steady-morning-routine-with-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kids wakes up early and needs something to do<\/a> before we officially start the day. Other days, we need a break between subjects. Highlights is perfect for both. It doesn\u2019t require prep or setup. It\u2019s low-key, low-mess, and high-value.<\/p>\n<p>These are the kinds of \u201clittle\u201d moments where I feel like we\u2019re building something important\u2014bit by bit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"While_My_Husband_Cooks_Dinner\"><\/span>While My Husband Cooks Dinner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dinner prep time is its own unique challenge in a homeschool household. Everyone\u2019s a little tired, a little hungry, and not exactly in the mood for a structured lesson. But they\u2019re also still eager to do something.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s when we reach for Highlights. Whether it\u2019s flipping through stories or quietly working on a puzzle at the table while I cook, it gives us a calm, focused transition into the evening. And we often end up discussing what they read while we\u2019re eating.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_We_Love_Most_About_the_Magazine\"><\/span>What We Love Most About the Magazine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Every child (and parent!) will find their favorite parts, but here\u2019s what our daughters keep coming back to\u2014and why I love it, too:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hidden_Pictures\"><\/span>Hidden Pictures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Both<\/em> of their absolute favorites. They flip to this page first every time a new issue arrives. It\u2019s fun, challenging, and great for building attention to detail and visual discrimination\u2014plus it\u2019s screen-free, mess-free, and easy to do alongside a sibling or parent.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_Stories_That_Spark_Big_Conversations\"><\/span>Short Stories That Spark Big Conversations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So many of the magazine\u2019s stories lead to important (but natural-feeling) conversations. Like I mentioned earlier, a story about a shy classmate turned into a full discussion about kindness and inclusion. These are the kinds of lessons that truly stick.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goofus_and_Gallant\"><\/span>Goofus and Gallant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My oldest has recently gotten really into this classic feature\u2014and she cracks up every time Goofus makes one of his not-so-great choices. It\u2019s the perfect jumping-off point to talk about behavior and social norms in a light, non-preachy way. We laugh about Goofus, and then naturally shift into why Gallant made the better choice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crafts_Recipes_and_Activity_Ideas\"><\/span>Crafts, Recipes, and Activity Ideas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/cozy-sunday-dinner-braised-short-ribs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low-prep weekends<\/a> or when I want to do something creative without a huge time investment. They\u2019re often seasonal, themed, or tied to real-world learning in a way that makes them feel purposeful\u2014not just busywork.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_More_Than_a_Magazine%E2%80%94Its_Mail_With_Meaning\"><\/span>It\u2019s More Than a Magazine\u2014It\u2019s Mail With Meaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Can we talk about how magical it is for a child to receive something in the mail with their name on it?<\/p>\n<p>In a world of apps and digital everything, there\u2019s something so grounding and sweet about real mail.<\/p>\n<p>My kids light up when their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-101419893-13375301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Highlights<\/em><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-101419893-15645357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>High-Five<\/em><\/a> magazines arrive. It\u2019s a built-in lesson in how the mail system works, but more than that\u2014it\u2019s joyful. It\u2019s \u201chappy mail.\u201d It feels personal. And it builds anticipation for learning.<\/p>\n<p>I love that they associate paper and print with excitement and curiosity. It\u2019s the kind of memory I hope they carry with them into adulthood.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Its_Teaching%E2%80%94Beyond_the_Obvious\"><\/span>What It\u2019s Teaching\u2014Beyond the Obvious<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Yes, <em>Highlights<\/em> supports reading comprehension, critical thinking, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. But honestly? It\u2019s the life lessons, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness that impress me most.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding feelings and social cues<\/li>\n<li>Developing patience and attention to detail<\/li>\n<li>Gaining confidence through independent learning<\/li>\n<li>Exploring different cultures, family types, and problem-solving strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s a well-rounded mix of learning that supports the whole child\u2014not just their academic development.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_It_Cost\"><\/span>How Much Does It Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>This was something I know other parents think about\u2014since when we\u2019re all juggling multiple homeschool resources.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of writing, <em>Highlights<\/em> magazine subscriptions start around $48 per year (for 12 issues), and the workbooks and activity books vary, usually between $8 and $15 depending on the level and theme. You can often find bundle deals or seasonal promos that bring the cost down even more.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s <em>extremely<\/em> reasonable for what you get\u2014and when you consider how much you might spend on other enrichment resources or screen-based activities, it\u2019s an incredible value.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-101419893-13490115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/INSERT_AFFILIATE_LINK&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1754359686290000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2xzEd3RKCFsJj1CDQ93nbP\">Click here to check the latest prices and offers<\/a><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_A_Simple_Joy_That_Sticks\"><\/span>Final Thoughts: A Simple Joy That Sticks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>As a parent who wears many hats\u2014homeschooler, work-from-home professional, family cook, calendar keeper\u2014I\u2019m always looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/chatgpt-homeschooling-working-parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">simple wins<\/a>. Things that don\u2019t require a complicated setup or Pinterest-level energy\u2026 but still feel like they\u2019re moving us forward.<\/p>\n<p><em>Highlights<\/em> is one of those things.<\/p>\n<p>It offers connection. Curiosity. Thoughtful storytelling. Gentle lessons. And it fits into the nooks and crannies of our day in a way that feels intentional and never overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been wondering how to add more meaningful, low-pressure learning to your days\u2014or if you just want something screen-free and joy-filled for your kids\u2014I genuinely recommend giving <em>Highlights<\/em> a try.<\/p>\n<p>Want to see what it\u2019s all about? 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