Customer Reviews
Promotes spanish 
2008-09-01
If I wanted my child to learn the language of the barrio, I would purchase some spanish materials.
While High Five has activities for the English-speaking child, it also provides English-into-spanish translations.
So, because I am absolutely disgusted with the promotion of spanish in the USA ("press one for spanish", product labels in English and spanish, government publications in English and spanish, et cetera ad nauseum), I have cancelled my child's subscription.
Instead, I have purchased learning materials in French, Chinese and Farsi. My child will be multi-lingual - - but I'm refusing to promote the fractionalizing of my own country into englispan.
1st issue just received! 
2008-08-07
I ordered this subscription for my just-turned 2-year old. She is rather advanced for her age, and absolutely loved the first issue, which we just received this week. Some of the activities are just much more than she knows, but I intended for this to be a teaching tool. I'm very pleased with it so far, and intend to keep the issues around for quite a while to use as she gets older and learns more. The pictures are beautiful, with not too much happening on each page, but just enough to keep her interest. She loves the search and find games, and the counting games are great for beginners. I like that each activity includes almost all ages intended as the target audience, without excluding the younger or the older ages. It's wonderful! Thanks a million!
age appropriate activities 2008-08-05
I was vwey disappointed with my first issue. There aren't any activities that my 5 year old can do alone. I expected this magazine to be something I could give her to keep her busy but instead it is something we have to do together.
My three year old loves it 2008-07-15
I got High Five for my three-year-old daughter at a huge discount. I will renew even if that opportunity doesn't present itself when it's time. There are poems, songs, action games, find-the-picture, and each magazine has a game to play outside the magazine as well. At Easter time, for example, it had a poem about colored eggs, and the game to cut out was a color matching game with the different colors of eggs. My daughter really loves this magazine. I love the fact that it encourages dialogue about relationships inside and outside the family. It gives my daughter a chance to develop fine motor skills and even gross motor skills - each issue also has a song that has "movements" to it: making a fun way for my daughter to use her hands and get some exercise. There is always a recipe that we can try together, and most of them have been a big hit. We learned how to make puppets, play dough, and other fun crafts that have been the highlight of our reading time. I am impressed by the preschool version of Highlights. If it hadn't been for the reputation of Highlights as a great kids magazine, I would not have looked twice at High Five. But, rest assured, it's a great way to be involved with your pre-schooler and will teach your child important skills for school and life in general.
Very Disappointed! 2008-04-10
I ordered this magazine 11 weeks ago today and still have not received it. I feel like I have given it plenty of time. I was hesitant to buy it in the first place because I felt it was overpriced. Probably should have gone with my instinct. I will say that I haven't written the company yet to give them a chance to explain. Raise your hand if you have time to contact someone about an item that you should have already received.
High Lights High Five 2008-04-08
For ages 2 to 6, Highlights High Five encourages children's development while having funime. Based on sound educational principles and widely accepted child-development theories, each issue brings a mix of read-aloud stories and age appropriate puzzles and activities.
Have not received yet 2008-04-03
I ordered this magazine on February 7th, it is now April 3rd and I have not yet received my first issue. I ordered the Smithsonian at the same time (which I thought would take a while to receive) and I received my first issue more than a week ago...what gives??
HAVE NOT EVEN RECEIVED ONE COPY YET 2008-03-21
I have yet to get even one copy of the magazine unfortunately that was ordered well over a month ago
Great magazine for 5-6 year olds!!! 2008-03-13
I recently bought this magazine subscription for my 5ry old and I'm so glad I did! Just as with Highlights (for slightly older kids) this holds true to the simple values and gentle lessons of kindness, friendship...and learning, but on a little kid's level. My son just received his first two issues and they have yet to be removed from the living room...he looks at them daily...sometimes hourly!!! There are activities, stories (beginning phonics) and hidden pictures that keep him busy (and his brain working) for at least an hour at a time! This subscription gives any child the 'highlight' of going to the mailbox for HIS mail and he loves it. This subscription would make a great gift too! Well worth the money- I'll get it it again next year!
Great kids' magazine 2008-02-15
I enjoyed "Highlights" as a child and always wished I could receive it at home; so when I saw "High Five" for younger children, I knew I wanted to try it for my 3 year old grandson. The first 2 issues have been a big hit. It is appropriate to his age with room to grow. He loves the "That's Silly" and "Hidden Objects" pages. He liked the puzzle cut-out that could also be played as a game. I highly recommend this magazine. It is something an adult and child can do together.
