Welcome to Picolo!

A Magazine Full of Color, Curiosity, and Creativity

 

What’s Inside?

Every Page Has a Surprise

Each issue of Picolo is made to spark imagination. With crafts, stories, games, and real student art, this is a magazine by kids, for kids—and their biggest fans. Each issue includes:

Arts & Crafts Page

DIY projects you can try with supplies at home

Poetry & Poster Corner

Visual poems and pull-out posters

Theater & Story Pages

Short stories, plays, and sometimes a cliffhanger to continue next issue

History Nuggets

From art history to fun world facts

Crossword + Puzzle Zone

Brain stretchers and games

Recipe of the Month

A snack or drink to make and enjoy while reading

Spot Red Challenge

Our mascot hides in different pages—can you find them all?

Kids Help Create Every Issue!

We love hearing from our readers! In each issue, we feature:

Artists of the Month

Your best drawings

Imagination Exercises

Turn a silly prompt into a wild story

Monthly Challenge

Draw or write something based on a theme.

Birthday Shoutouts

If it’s your birthday month, let us know!

Book & Quote Picks

Share a quote or a favorite line from a book you love

Send Us Your Work!

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Picolo is available in two formats:

Digital Edition

Read on any device

Printed Edition

Delivered with care, four times a year

Subscriptions include bonus activities, exclusive video content, and access to our parent email newsletter with tips on using each issue for creative family time.