Indy Kids is a fantastic, FREE newspaper appropriate for grades 3-8(depending on reading level). There are many amazing and unique things about Indy Kids that put it head and shoulders above other kids' newspapers. The newspaper is partially written by students from around NYC which already makes it a more authentic news source to share with your students. The articles in the newspaper delve deeply into topics that are current and thought provoking. Headlines over the past few months have included, "Choosing a New Justice," "Strugglng to Survive in Haiti," and "Climate Change Hits Alaska." This is vastly different from other kids' newspapers which often focus only superficially on important topics like the economy and healthcare. The newspaper also has a section which features a different student from around the world, one which focuses on a different country each issue, and another which asks kids a topical question and lists their answers.
Indy Kids is a very useful, kid-friendly way to introduce current events and journalism in the classroom. Best of all, it is free! Just go to their website and you can check out various issues online and order a free issue to look at. They also have other resources, including teachers' guides for every issue, classroom tips, and activities. Enjoy!
http://indykids.net/main/
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