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For some of you, there may have been something exciting about your first magazine subscription. You’d wait a whole month, knowing it was on its way, and it was still like a special, glossy surprise when it turned up in the mail.
But times – and technologies – have changed. You might still look forward to getting magazines in the mail on occasion, but also enjoy reading them on your tablet, too.
Meanwhile, digital media is likely all your students have ever really known. But even so, monthly subscriptions cost money, and what one student has access to isn’t always the same as what another can afford.
Which is where your school’s digital collection can come in. It’s an excellent option to boost your students’ literacy, plus it extends beyond ebooks and audiobooks, into unique formats like magazines. This gives students across your school community the same ability to read. No matter where they are or the device they’re using.
A digital magazines package is one of the most versatile options you can offer to students, especially if it’s challenging to spark their interest in reading. They’re useful for your classroom, too, exposing students to different content, familiarizing them with basic story elements and helping them build reading stamina.
Plus, the magazines are reviewed by credentialed librarians before they ever make it to your collection, so you can be sure learners are reading content appropriate to their grade level.
Here are a few other important reasons to give your students digital magazines.
1 – High-interest articles with visual aids
Popular titles like Time for Kids, Minecraft, National Geographic for Kids, Highlights and Discover offer high-interest content that appeals to a wide range of student interests. Providing these options can be a game-changer for engaging reluctant readers and opening the door to a whole new world of learning.
Plus, most articles also include visuals that can support text comprehension and engagement.
2- Unlimited access
Digital magazines can be read by an unlimited number of students at a time – so they never have to wait in line for a title. All they have to do is borrow it, and it’s instantly available. This is great for both pleasure reading and classroom applications because educators never have to worry about having enough copies.
3 – Bite-sized content
Magazines deliver information in short, accessible pieces. This makes them less daunting for struggling readers and English language learners, providing more inviting opportunities to practice and improve.
4 – Easy to maintain
If you’ve read a magazine before, then you know how fragile they are. They’re certainly not built to withstand handling from dozens of students over time.
But the good news is that digital magazines can’t be damaged. Plus, they don’t require shelf or storage space, saving you time organizing and cataloging.
5 – Complementary to the curriculum
With over 200 magazines available, there’s something to diversify your lesson plans with unique, high-interest content for every classroom subject.
Plus, magazines give students exposure to informational nonfiction, and can help introduce current events discussion into the classroom.
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Ready to begin? Schools with Sora can get magazines right away. If you still don’t have this free digital reading platform, you can learn how to get Sora today.