Dear Mummy, did you know that the TV can be your friend? Yes, I know you limit my screen time but you’ve been on the hunt for educational TV programmes to keep me occupied at home while helping me learn. Some days, the only way my folks are able to make dinner, tidy up or work from home is by using the trusty TV as a babysitter.
But fear not! Some TV programmes are actually quite educational! This list couldn’t come at a better time with the global pandemic and social distancing at home. So without further ado, here’s our Top Kid Friendly Educational TV Programmes for those of us in the UK (people further afield might be able to find these shows on YouTube or Netflix too!). We’d totally recommend them!
Kids Health TV Programmes
Operation Ouch – CBBC
Doc McStuffins – Disney
Get Well Soon – Cbeebies
Kids Animals TV Programmes
The Pets Factor – CBBC
Deadly 60 – CBBC
Blue Planet – Netflix
Our Planet – Netflix
Tales By Light – Netflix
Planet Earth And Planet Earth 2 – Netflix
Kids Phonics and Language TV Programmes
Alphablocks – CBeebies
The Lingo Show – CBeebies
Kids History TV Programmes
Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures – CBBC
Horrible Histories – CBBC
The Who Was? Show – Netflix
Kids Art TV Programmes
Art Ninja – CBBC
Get Squiggling – CBeebies
Kids Science and Technology TV Programmes
Nina and the Neurons – CBeebies
Bill Nye Saves the World – Netflix
Project Mc2 – Netflix
Odd Squad – CBBC
Technobabble – CBBC
Mythbusters Junior – Discovery Channel
The Mars Generation – Netflix
Messy Goes to OKIDO – CBeebies
Bitz & Bob – CBeebies
Kids Maths TV Programmes
Numberjacks – CBeebies
Team Umizoomi – Netflix
Numtums – CBeebies
Kids Music TV Programmes
Andy and the Odd Socks – CBBC
Something Special – CBeebies
Ask Anything – CBeebies
Kids Fun and Games TV Programmes
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse – Disney Channel
Show Me Show Me – CBeebies
Best Worst Weekend Ever – Netflix
Dora the Explorer – Nick Jnr
Minute to Win It – Netflix
The Big Family Cooking Showdown – Netflix
Junior BakeOff – All4
Kids Mystery and Problem solving TV Programmes
The InBESTigators – Netflix
Scooby Doo – Boomerang
Kids News TV Programmes
Newsround – CBBC
Blue Peter – CBBC
The One Show – BBCOne
So what do you think of this list? Are any of your favourites here? Do you have any suggestions for cool educational kids programs? Let us know in the comments!
Love Bella x
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This is a really great list of TV shows you and your mummy have compiled. I try to limit my kids screen time to, but some days it really is the only way to get dinner cooked.
A great list of programs my Daughter used to love Dora the Explorer when she was little, horrible histories was a favourite as well x
This is a great list. We’ve seen a few ourselves. My son loves the alphablocks and it’s perfect for him. My daughters enjoy operation ouch as the doctors are great at talking through things.
Some great educational and fun TV ideas here, as I want kids to watch TV while we are isolated but I want it to be educational as well. I am hoping a mix of studying and fun activities will keep them busy and entertained.
It’s easy to dismiss watching TV as a passive activity, however, there are a wide range of subjects and activities included in shows that can help children.
That is a great list of TV programs.Eliza’s fave is operation ouch and horrible histories