But also themes of perseverance, supportiveness, dealing with criticism, and coping with disappointment when things don’t work out for them in the kitchen. Age: 2 yrs + Likable show has themes of diversity and perseverance.
Feel-good cooking series has cool hacks, great role model. Close friends chase their dreams in high-seas adventure. Age: 5yrs+ Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Tween crafters compete in fun, family-friendly DIY series. Delightful, whimsical animated series has likable heroine. The Last Man on the Moon – A dozen men have walked on the moon.
Wonderfully weird show has heart; expect weapons, fighting. Read more: Best Educational Apps for Kids of All Ages: Preschoolers and Older Kids. It can be a real challenge to find TV shows for tweens that are actually good.
Underdog hero stands out in book-based fantasy series. Strong female lead defies stereotypes in tantalizing series. While we are all about limiting screen time for our kiddos, there are times when a TV show or two has its benefits (Sunday morning lie-in hello!). The best tv shows for teens by kaitq | created - 11 Apr 2013 | updated - 7 months ago | Public A list by a 23 year old girl who loves TV. 55 Shows for Mamas to Watch, Stream or Download Educational elements: Through stories based around 4-year-old Daniel Tiger, the series gently explores situations young kids may have found themselves in – feeling jealous or scared, or getting a new baby sibling, for instance – and together they explore their emotions and find ways to deal with them positively. Faux-docu is a fun new take on the now-classic musical.
Calling all dino fans – this one’s for you! Available on: Netflix (you may need to change your country region to access)
Hi, nice info. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is produced by The Fred Rogers Company and is a very sweet programme that teaches young kids about emotions. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.
My kids haven’t shown interested in documentaries yet.
Insightful mockumentary shows the lives of kids during play.
Drive Thru History: In this series, you can enjoy a journey through the times unknown. The footage is a visual treat and is bound to give watchers itchy feet to see the world. Goofy heroes time-travel, hilarity ensues in tween series. Age: 6yrs+ Ask the StoryBots Show Lisa Baldwin over at HSBA Post wrote in 2013 about her Top Ten Favorite Educational Shows on Netflix.
Educational elements: The Magic School Bus Rides Again is a revamped animated version of the ’90s series The Magic School Bus, based on the book series. Available on: Netflix (certain episodes only) Parents will also chuckle at some of the jokes – watch out for the hilarious Die Hard reference in “Where Does Rain Come From?” – and recognizable guest stars.
Part pantomime, part game show, Swashbuckle features the pirate Gem as she recruits four young swashbucklers to help her in her ongoing battle against some goodnatured, ‘naughty’ pirates (cue ‘boos’ from the studio audience of children). DreamWorks updates '80s toon in tense but fantastic form.
The Kids Menu – This documentary reveals hope in the fight against childhood obesity: When given information and options, kids often choose healthier eating habits. Educational elements include: Explained does what it says on the tin. Supervillain violence, bullying in excellent family drama. #TGIF Anyone else feel like this we, We are on a never-ending quest to try out the hott, A Love Letter to Daniel Tiger (the Toddler Whisperer), Best Educational Apps for Kids of All Ages: Preschoolers and Older Kids, ‘Beat Bugs’: How to Make Your Kids Beatles Fans in One Easy Step, Why ‘Llama Llama’ is my 4-year-old’s new favourite show, free ‘Today at Apple’ kids’ coding activities, Mums Review Netflix’s ‘The Social Dilemma’ Documentary on Social Media, 55 Shows for Mamas to Watch, Stream or Download, The Best Netflix Shows for Family Bonding.
The series sees two best buddies, a garbage truck and a backhoe, solve problems together in a light-hearted way. Paul Rudd is no David Attenborough, but this is a fun entry point to nature docos. Llama Llama
My kids love Mythbusters and Beakman’s World. The InBESTigators Lots of messaging about appreciating nature, showing perseverance (Craig dives daily for a year in the same place to visiting the octopus), and looking after our wildlife.
Available on: Amazon Prime Video Available on: Netflix
Beate spent her childhood in East Africa before moving to the UK, and arrived in Singapore in 2009 purely in search of sunshine #truestory.
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Available on: Netflix The Mars Generation Marvel celebrates the young superheroes walking among us. The Stinky & Dirty Show The show is part documentary, part drama and discusses how social media sites are watching our online behaviour (likes, dislikes, searches, purchases) to produce data that can be used for commercial purposes.
Lovely, warm series about trans girl has some bullying.
All of the shows on her list are targeted towards kids under 10 and since many homeschoolers (including myself) have tweens and teens I’d like to offer a list of my own that may be more appropriate for kids over the age of 10.
The Blue Planet Available on: Netflix
If your kids have social media accounts this is essential viewing and we recommend watching with your kids so you are all clued up.
The lead parent, unlike most nuclear family setups on TV, depicts a single mother who draws on “the village” of grandparents, friends, teachers, and neighbours to help teach life’s key lessons. Our Planet If you are not aware of which shows you must watch, here is given the list of top 10 educational TV Shows for College Students.
Available on: Netflix DIY competition series values hands-on skills and teamwork. The show culminates with at least one of the pirates walking the plank into the ship’s mess (a pit of green slime!).
Tumble Leaf The show is technically about coding, but is much more basic and fundamental than all that, and combines the warmth and humor Sesame Street’s so renowned for with relatable situations and cool guest appearances (everyone from Rachel Dratch and Aparna Nancherla to musicians like Talib Kweli and Norah Jones). (This may be controversial among my Christian readers.
Age: 2 yrs +