The Best Educational Shows for Elementary Students on Netflix and Amazon
Today I am sharing a list of the best educational shows on Netflix and Amazon for elementary students. Whether you are looking for summer enrichment, homeschool extension activities or you are desperate to find something educational to keep your kids occupied during school closures, this list has got you covered!
20 Educational Shows for Kids on Amazon and Netflix
Here’s the dealio:
As an elementary school teacher I know that children learn best through enriching and engaging hands-on experiences.
I also know that isn’t always possible.
Instead of feeling guilty for allowing your children to have screen time, just choose one of these online educational programs so they are learning while they are watching.
Awesome Educational Shows for Kids
Check out these fun, engaging and educational shows for kids that you can find on Amazon or Netflix.
The Magic School Bus Rides Again
Ms. Frizzle's younger sister and her students go on magical adventures in their high-tech school bus, learning about the wonders science across a variety locations and time periods.
If I Were an Animal
Curious kids Emma and her big brother Tim observe different animals as they make their way through various life milestones, from birth to adulthood.
Ask the StoryBots
When kids have big questions, the curious and colorful StoryBots will go anywhere to find the answer
Puffin Rock
The adventures of Oona the Puffin and her little brother, Baba, on the coast of Ireland. Their family and friends learn and explore on their gorgeous and wild Irish island.
Splash and Bubbles
The newest series from PBS Kids. Co-produced by The Jim Henson Co., the animated series is designed to teach children aged 4-7 about marine life and the ocean and help them build social-emotional skills.
Bill Nye: Science Guy
Bill Nye is the Science Guy, a host who's hooked on experimenting and explaining. Picking one topic per show (like the human heart or electricity), Nye gets creative with teaching kids and adults alike the nuances of science.
Growing Up Wild
Five baby animals from different parts of the world grow up learning to survive in the wild, nurtured by the love and guidance of their families.
Justin Time GO!
Justin and his make-believe friends, navigator Olive and Squidgy, a shape-shifting piece of yellow clay, go on historical adventures that let them, and the viewers, explore the world.
Our Planet
Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures.
Océans
Learn about the relationship between the oceans and the environment.
The Who Was? Show
Fresh voices bring some of history's most famous names to life; a live-action sketch comedy show based on the best-selling "Who Was?" book series.
Reading Rainbow
Hosted by LeVar Burton for more than 20 years, "Reading Rainbow" teaches reading skills, habits, and attitudes. The magazine-style format takes kids on real-life journeys with celebrity guest readers and "Kid on the Street" book recommendations.
WordWorld
A goofy group of animals are 'WordFriends' that teach kids how to solve problems by building the right word. They journey on funny adventures together discovering that letters form words and that words have meanings.
Xploration DIY Sci
Host Steve Spangler, Ellen Show regular, shows viewers how to conduct amazing science experiments in their own homes! Steve explores a different science concept each episode, using everyday items for his fun experiments - proving that anyone can be a scientist.
Sid the Science Kid
Sid the Science Kid uses comedy and music to promote exploration, discovery and science readiness among children.
Wild Kratts Season
Join the adventures of Chris and Martin Kratt as they encounter incredible wild animals, combining science education with fun and adventure.
SciGirls
Each episode follows a group of girls who are eager to find answers to their questions while inspiring kids to explore the world around them and discover that science and technology are everywhere.
The Dr. Binocs Show
Learning will now be fun with Dr. Binocs as he takes you through a variety of interesting topics like Shadow, Magnetism, Solar Eclipse, Photosynthesis and many more.
Xploration Awesome Planet
Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of the legendary Jacques Cousteau, explores the most spectacular places - on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth - in this riveting earth science series.
Xploration Nature Knows Best
Nature Knows Best Nature Knows Best is a fascinating STEM series that looks at the fun and clever ways scientists and innovators are copying nature to create some of the world's most amazing advancements.
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