Finding the perfect television show for your children can be a seriously daunting process. Instead of spending hours researching shows on channels, streaming services, and Youtube, we’ve curated some of our favorites to keep kids entertained on a rainy day — or being real — a day where you might need a few minutes of space. Discover programming that will teach lessons in friendship, counting, reading, and self-discovery. We promise that  these educational shows for kids won’t be boring for any member of your family.

1. Sesame Street  

Since 1969, Sesame Street has been beloved by both children and their parents. Over 4,000 episodes later, muppets like Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Bert and Ernie continue to teach life lessons in friendship, math, and reading to children around the world. Set in a city where learning happens on every street corner, your family will delight in learning from some of pop culture’s favorite television characters.

Ages: Preschool

How to watch: PBS Kids, Hulu, HBO Max, and more!


2. Bill Nye the Science Guy

Science rules in Bill Nye the Science Guy’s wacky experiment-filled show. In the 90s, this television show covered topics in the interdisciplinary sciences — endearing a generation of children to learning more about their world. Although the series wrapped 20 years ago, the lessons teach current ideas and remain delightful for kids. This show gets bonus points for an excellent theme song guaranteed to make millennial parents and their children dance. 

Ages: Elementary and Middle School

How to watch: Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Youtube, iTunes, and more! 

 

3. Curious George

Make monkey mischief with Curious George, the beloved television show and movie series based on the popular books by Margret and H.A. Rey. Curious George is a sweet monkey who often runs into trouble and needs to be saved by his best friend, the Man in the Yellow Hat. This series will warm your heart and show children that making mistakes can lead to some of life’s greatest adventures. 

Ages: Preschool and Elementary School

How to watch: PBS Kids, NBC Universal’s Peacock, Hulu, and more!

4. Little Einsteins 

Take your family on a trip in their soon to be *favorite* rocket ship with Little Einsteins. This television program takes children on adventures set to a soundtrack of classical music favorites. Children will love the diverse characters, fun stories, and thrilling episodes that explore art, culture, nature, and more. 

Ages: Preschool

How to watch: Disney+, iTunes, Amazon Prime Video

 

5. The FunikiJam Show! LIVE

Based in NYC, FunikiJam has evolved into an international early childhood education and entertainment organization — reaching children around the world through in-person concerts, interactive online content, and more. Children will love The FunikiJam Show! LIVE because each show challenges kids to use musical tools and imagination to an interactive special mission. 

Ages: Preschool and early Elementary School

How to watch: Sawyer, Youtube, Amazon Music 


6. Ask the StoryBots

Turn on the whimsical world of the StoryBots, where tiny creatures who will go anywhere to answer kids’ big questions. Little ones will love getting to know the five creatures who star in this series and will delight in learning things like why we need to brush our teeth or why apples fall from trees. 

Ages: Preschool and Elementary School 

How to watch: Netflix


7. Envision Theater

Children can enjoy virtual plays and musicals by tuning into Envision Theater’s online shows. Children are invited to star in these productions from home — giving them opportunities to warm up, play theater games, learn music, choreography and practice scene work. Perfect for aspiring pilot season stars, Envision Theater is the perfect place for kids to watch and make television. 

Ages: Elementary and Middle School

How to watch: Sawyer

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