A few weeks ago the children were sent a couple of copies of the magazine, Okido. Okido is billed as a science and art magazine for children aged 3-8 so I was keen for us to take a look.
The children love magazines, and it’s a rare treat for them to choose one when we go out. They were very excited to see these magazines and recognised Messy from the Messy goes to Okido from Cbeebies.
I was pretty impressed with the magazines. Each one has a theme, and the one that the children were instantly drawn to was the body one. Each magazine has a range of stories and activities based around the theme, things to make and do as well as things to bake or cook. There really is a lot to get stuck into and something that I am sure will appeal to many children,
What I particularly liked about this magazine is that it uses a few different styles; perfect for children that will have different learning styles and preferences to each other.
We have looked at the body one the most (issue 40) and the children love this. There is lots to work through in this issue and both of the children were in awe of the ‘xray’ – where you hold the page up to the light and can see the bones of the character. Brilliant idea. We have also enjoyed some of the activities such as making bodies from different shapes such as circles, rectangles etc.
I also plan to have a go at the gingerbread men and icing the bones or circulatory system onto them – not too sure how that will work out!
What I like about Okido is that it isn’t like other magazines. The children are often more drawn to the plastic tat on the front of magazines and the actual magazines don’t last long as they’re quite flimsy. Okido is printed on lovely thick matt paper with a pull out section with cutting out or drawing activities on. It will stand that test of time and we have our in a couple of magazine racks to refer to; something the children haven’t done with their other magazines which has ended up in a box with various pages falling out.
Okido is published bi-monthly. Subscription information can be found here.
I’d spotted these magazines and wondered what they were like so it’s great to read a review. I’m not sure if my daughter would be interested in a magazine devoid of plastic tat (annoyingly) but I’d quite like to try this one, I’m sure she’d love the science focus of it.
there’s a lot to dip in and out of and my two have been back to them a few times. We might get them a gift subscription to share x
I do love this magazine, but it was a little too young for my kids, but I still think it’s fab!
Oh this looks fantastic, a bit different to other magazines available at the moment, thanks for sharing with #ReadWithMe
I’d seen this magazine but didn’t realize it was suitable from 3 years. Will have to get a copy for my grandson and see how he likes it.
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This looks great! Some children’s magazines are so expensive and full of rubbish so it’s great to read a positive review before buying! Love that it mixes crafts with cartoons with science and other learning! #readwithme
It’s great to be able to buy a magazine with so many learning activities inside, it sounds like one that you can keep going back to as well :o)
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oooh. My two love the Okido programme – I might have a look at getting this for them.
My 4yo loves Messy goes to Okido, I didn’t know there was a magazine of it too. They look great and it’s good to see that the actual magazine pages are high quality, I would rather there was no plastic toys on magazines at all! #readwithme
Looks a great way to learn and have fun too
tried to order on their website but no cart or checkout button so can only fill in child’s details and mine but cannot purchase… weird.
It’s probably best to contact Okido through their Social Media / Email address