Baby learning cartoons: 9 Best Educational Cartoon Shows for Toddlers

9 Best Educational Cartoon Shows for Toddlers

As a brand new mom, I swore up and down I wouldn’t let my child watch t.v. until she was in elementary school. It rots the brain, I said. It’s not good for kids, I said. My child will be content playing with blocks and drawing on a chalkboard, I said. And the Universe laughed and laughed. I soon learned that sometimes, our best intentions fly out the window when you haven’t slept in three years, and you just need 30 minutes to drink your coffee and fold some laundry. In desperation, I went in search of the best educational cartoon shows for toddlers. And, I have to say, I don’t regret letting my kids watch them.

I still think that mindless kid shows are not good for any child. But educational cartoons are, honestly, really helpful for tired, busy moms as well as inquisitive, sponge-brained children. My babies have learned a LOT from watching these shows, and I will forever be grateful for the sporadic 30 minutes a day I got ALL TO MYSELF. If you’re looking for some great educational programs for your toddler, this list is for you!

1. Dinosaur Train

This is a PBS show that revolves around the Pteranodon family and their four children. The episodes follow the Pteranodon family as they travel on the Dinosaur Train to meet many different species of dinosaurs. Toddlers will learn all about dinosaur species, what period they lived in, what they ate, and all their features. And a paleontologist gives cool facts and details about the dinosaur featured in each episode. It’s very entertaining and creative, with bright, vivid colors.

2. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

Remember Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood? This is a PBS spin-off show of that classic. The episodes revolve around a young tiger named Daniel. The viewer follows along as he learns valuable life lessons in his neighborhood school, bakery, doctor’s office, and music shop. The neighbors travel through town on the trolley and visit with each other. Each episode focuses on a different challenge that young kids face. From feelings and expressing emotions to sharing and being kind to others, this show covers it all and puts each lesson to a catchy tune. Your toddler will eventually start singing these songs every day, so prepare yourself!

3. Word Party

This is a Netflix show with short and sweet episodes geared toward helping young kids expand their vocabulary. Each episode features a group of diaper-wearing baby animals who are learning new words. They frequently include the audience, whom they call the “big kids,” and ask them for help in learning the new words, what they mean, and how to use them. It’s a very cute show, and toddlers eat it up!

4. Wild Kratts

This PBS show is all about nature and animals. Two brothers explore different continents and animals with their awesome and helpful sidekicks. They transform into the animals they are studying and are often busy outsmarting poachers and other bad guys. I love that each episode highlights a different (and sometimes unusual) animal and delves into the “creature features. ” Super educational and interesting. It’s something I feel good about showing my toddler.

5. Sesame Street

This one is a must on PBS. It’s been a parent-favorite for many years (it’s been on TV since 1969!). Kids love it because of the adorable characters and catchy tunes. The counting song and letter of the day song get kids up and dancing. The episodes also touch on topics like kindness and sharing. Perfect for kids of all ages, and a lot of parents enjoy it too!

6. Super Why

Another winner of a show that is found on PBS! This one teaches kids the alphabet and reading skills. In each episode, the characters encounter a problem they must solve. So they take a trip into a well-known fable or fairy tale that helps them solve their real-world problem. Along the way, they learn new words, how to use words in sentences, and sing fun songs.

7. Sid the Science Kid

Sid is a preschool kid who loves to ask questions and explore the world around him. This show follows him and his classmates as they learn new concepts. Their teacher encourages them to ask questions and investigate their environment. It’s all about discovering science in everyday life with this cartoon, and kids dig it! This show can be found on PBS.

8. Word Girl

Word Girl is a cartoon that features a superhero girl and her trusty monkey sidekick. Their mission is to fight the crime of not knowing the best vocabulary word to use in any given situation. Kids will build their vocabulary and gain a better understanding of the context in which to use words. Of course, this leads to having better reading skills. It’s a great show, also found on PBS.

9. Ask the Storybots

Storybots is a Netflix show based on a popular educational app. The show follows fun (and funny) little robots that live “beneath” the t.v. screen and go about answering questions by curious kids. They address questions like, “Why is the sky blue?” But they don’t just respond with words. Oh no. They answer with creative and catchy songs that all kids will want to get up and rock out to. This is a fun show!

Hopefully, you’ll be able to find an educational cartoon your kiddo loves from this list. Thank goodness for PBS and Netflix, am I right, mamas?

15 Best Educational Cartoon Shows For Toddlers (1 , 2 and 3 Year Olds)

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There is a long list of reasons why children shouldn’t watch television. As mothers, we tell ourselves that our kids won’t watch tv or play on our phones.

Then, it is the only thing that seems to soothe them when we’re exhausted and going on two hours of sleep. Sometimes, a little tv isn’t a bad thing.

Instead of eliminating it from the house, you can set limits for your little ones. Another important step to take is to make sure that your children are watching television shows that are good for them.

There are plenty of educational shows for toddlers that you can choose from. 

Table of Contents

• 1 1. Coco Melon
• 2 2. Sid The Science Kid
• 3 3. Super Why
• 4 4. Sesame Street
• 5 5. Alphablocks
• 6 6. Octonauts
• 7 7. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
• 8 8. Word World
• 9 9. Little Baby Bum
• 10 10. Tayo The Little Bus
• 11 11. Super Simple Songs
• 12 12. Dinosaur Train
• 13 13. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
• 14 14. Beat Bugs
• 15 15. Timmy Time
• 16 Screen Time Recommendations For Young Children
  • 16.1 Educational Shows Do Not Replace In-Person Learning
  • 16.2 Do What Is Best For Your Family
  • 16.3 Turn Screen Time Into Quality Time
  • 16.4 Don’t Forget That All Screens Count As Screen Time
• 17 In Conclusion

1. Coco Melon

If you have a child or are around a child, you’ve heard of this show by now. This adorable family sings songs, and they set a great example for children.

You get to see the parents go on dates. Children pick up after themselves. It’s all in song version, which most children love.

During certain songs, you’ll notice that the children use common sign language to help teach little ones the basics of sign language. Babies can learn quite a lot from watching this show.

This show is great for children 1, 2 and 3 years old. Some older children that love the songs might even like it!

2. Sid The Science Kid

 

Sid the Science Kid is a classic cartoon that has been around since my older kids were younger. It follows an imaginative boy as he learns about science.

The songs are catchy, the lessons are real, and it’s one of the best education shows to get your little one to watch. Babies won’t follow along, but preschoolers will love this one!

3. Super Why

 

Super Why follows a team of kids/superheroes as they use their magical reading powers to dive into books. They solve problems and read their way to solutions.

Every episode is packed with reading and learning about letters. This show is great for parents that want to lay the foundation for early reading in three years, but some smaller children will also enjoy watching this one. 

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This classic cartoon features your favorite muppets and people with plenty of preschool lessons. Learn the alphabet. Count to ten or twenty.

Your little ones will love seeing their favorite characters over and over again! This show is geared towards children that are around pre-school age, but some younger children might still like it thanks to the adorable costumes and cute characters. 

5. Alphablocks

 

This show focuses on early reading skills for little ones. The blocks are all their own letter, and there are plenty of jokes that your little one will love!

Pre-schoolers can learn to recognize different letters of the alphabet and how to blend letters together to learn how to read. Alphablocks has the most benefit for children that are 3 years old. 

6. Octonauts

 
This show is about a team of eight that dives into the deep sea in search of fun and adventure. They definitely find what they are looking for!

This show helps teach preschoolers about friendship and being nice to one another. As the team searches the sea they learn interesting facts about animals, and so does your little one.

This show is geared towards children in the 3-4-year-old range. Younger ones might like the songs, but the show is not full of songs so it depends on your little one’s preference. 

7. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

 

This show has been a big hit in my house. It started with the littlest years ago. She still loves it! Now, the grandbaby is allowed to watch television and he is becoming a fan of this one too!

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse teaches children about being nice to their friends. It also encourages the basics of counting and problem-solving.

It helps children remember things that require more than one step too! This builds an early foundation to help them succeed in both reading and math. 

Word World has been recognized by the Department of Education, received awards, and remains one of the best choices if you’re searching for educational shows for your little one.

Each episode has a plot. Then, words are used to make things. For example, the letters in the word truck are used to make a truck. There are plenty of lessons about being nice and cool characters to keep little ones engaged.

Word World also has a website where you can download color sheets and activities or order supplies for a birthday party. 

9. Little Baby Bum

Little Baby Bum is a wonderful show for little ones! There is something about the non-stop nursery rhymes that will instantly hypnotize your little ones.

They can learn their favorite nursery rhymes, about colors, shapes and even learn their ABCs.

Parents love that they have a few free moments to feed the other child or grasp their sanity again and children love enjoying the little bit of screen time that they get. 

 

Tayo The Little Bus takes a step away from traditional educational shows by not focusing on reading, math, or nursery rhymes. Instead, you get to help your little one learn more about friendship and important life lessons.

Any child that loves cars and trucks will be thrilled with this show regardless of their age. Pre-schoolers will be able to follow the lessons that are learned with each show, though. 

 

This educational show is geared towards children that are one and two. It focuses on early learning concepts, like counting.

Just like Little Baby Bum, there are plenty of nursery rhymes and songs to keep your little one both happy and engaged. Singing and music are key to engaging small children, so you should love this one as a parent, too!

12. Dinosaur Train

 

This popular children’s show remains at the top of the list for a lot of children! If your little one likes dinosaurs, they’re going to love the characters in this show!

However, it’s important to note that there’s also an educational component to this one as well. It lays the foundation to promote curiosity in children about the world and science.

It also helps teach children about science facts. Little ones will enjoy learning. If they are too young to understand the lessons, they’ll still like seeing the characters! Dinosaur Train is great for ages 1, 2, and 3!

13. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

 

This is the first series to be published that was inspired by Mister Roger’s Neighborhood. It features Daniel Tiger, a four-year-old that heads off to pre-school!

Little ones that are three will learn valuable lessons to help them grow and develop. This show can also help them prepare to head off to school themselves!

You get everything from friendship to fire drills in this adorable animated show. Although a one-year-old might like the songs or characters, this show is geared more towards a three-year-old that is preparing for preschool.  

14. Beat Bugs

 

Beat Bugs is a popular show that children can enjoy, and parents won’t mind. You can listen to songs from the Beatles while the Beat bugs sing and dance.

It keeps your children occupied while helping them learn to love music. When it comes to learning, we often think of math and reading. However, learning to love the arts early on is also wonderful for children!

Help them develop that with a few episodes of Beat Bugs. There are also plenty of positive role models for your little ones. One-year-olds will appreciate the music, but this show is geared towards three-year-olds. 

15. Timmy Time

 

Timmy Time is a great show for two-year-olds! If your little one is headed to preschool at the age of three, this show is a must-watch.

It teaches children what it’s like to go to school, and prepares them for things like making new friends. Children will learn the importance of friendship. As a bonus, there is almost no dialogue in this show.

That makes it perfect for parents to watch with their children. You can talk during the show to make sure that your toddler doesn’t miss the important lessons of the show without having to rewind it. 

Screen Time Recommendations For Young Children

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I do think it’s important to note that screen time is not recommended for children under 18 months old. For children 18 months up to 24 months old, it’s encouraged that parents enjoy screen time with their children.

Once your child is in the 2-5 age range, it’s recommended that children watch no more than one hour of screen time per day. Older children are still encouraged to enjoy 1-2 hours of screen time a day. 

Educational Shows Do Not Replace In-Person Learning

There is plenty of information in this article about the pros and cons of screen time.

Although how much screen time is too much remains a topic of controversy, it has been proven that screen time does not adequately replace in-person learning.

It’s better than nothing, but should not be considered a substitute for quality learning with a parent, caregiver, or teacher. 

This doesn’t mean that your children should not watch educational television shows, however. Educational shows are better for children than non-educational shows.

They help curious children learn quite a bit about everything from the solar system to what the surface of the moon is like. Instead, try to make sure that your little one gets a healthy combination of both. 

Do What Is Best For Your Family

The internet is plush with recommendations about the do’s and dont’s when it pertains to both parenting and screen time. The thing is, we are all different parents with very different children.

While one child might be fine with never watching television, another might absorb every educational fact that they can from a screen.

You have to look at your family, and your specific child, to determine what is best for them. No study, other parent or doctor can do that as well as you, their primary caregiver, can. 

For example, my son used to zone out watch television. It was like he was in a daze. He also didn’t seem to pick up any of the information from educational cartoons.

Because of this, he had more limited screen time. My youngest gets engrossed in educational shows about things she is interested in, such as animals and the solar system.

Because of this, she is allowed more screen time than he was at her age, but I make sure that it’s educational and something she likes. 

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Turn Screen Time Into Quality Time

Turning screen time into spending quality time with your little one is a great idea if you go over the one hours limit, as most of us do and don’t admit to.

For example, the grandbaby loves Cocomelon. So, I sing songs with him and dance with him. Yes, it’s screen time. However, he’s also spending quality time with me, which helps counter the negative effects of him having screen time at such a young age. 

Don’t Forget That All Screens Count As Screen Time

Educational games on Ipads and other screens are also counted as screen time. Most people assume that screen time includes watching non-educational shows on television, or watching shows in general.

However, playing games also counts. It’s important to note that any time your little one is sitting in front of a screen counts as screen time. If you’re trying to stick to a limited-time allotment, keep that in mind. 

In Conclusion

Screen time isn’t necessarily bad for children, but too much of anything is considered a bad thing. Help your little one enjoy their screen time while making sure that they learn a few things with these educational shows. 

Amber Dixon

My name is Amber Dixon. I am a mother to three wonderful children, and recently welcomed a beautiful grandson into the world as well as into my home. I’ve learned a great deal about raising children through my own experiences as a mother, but also from several other places. While working at a daycare full time, I learned about childhood development, teaching children, and more. Through earning degrees in Social Work, I was educated about human development, including a great deal about children and childhood development. My education and experience combined have taught me a lot about children of every stage and age, and I hope that I can help you on your journey to becoming the best parent that you can be!

Should Babies and Toddlers Watch Television?

By Elizabeth Pantley, author of Gentle Baby Care and Kid Cooperation

So much television programming is aimed at young children. Much of it appears to be educational: teaching the ABCs and life skills. When is it appropriate to introduce a baby to television, and what do parents need to know about this topic?

A great deal of research has been done on the effects of television on children’s lives. The first step in making the decision is to get the facts. Because nearly all of us have one or more TV sets in our home, and since most of us watch some TV nearly every day, we may not want to hear what research tells us, but these are things parents need to know.

• Experts suspect that babies younger than two years old view TV as a confusing array of colors, images, and noises. They don’t understand much of the content. Since the average TV scene lasts five to eight seconds, your baby or toddler doesn’t have enough time to digest what’s happening.

• Cartoons and many children’s shows are filled with images of violence. If you find this hard to believe, surf the TV on Saturday morning. The realism portrayed in today’s cartoons has moved light years beyond the Bugs Bunny type of violence. Many children’s shows almost are animated versions of adult action films. Research shows that exposure to this type of programming increases the risk of aggressive behavior and desensitizes children to violence.

• Babies and toddlers have a very literal view of the world. They can’t yet tell the difference between real and pretend, and they interpret what they see on TV as true life. Research has demonstrated that many young children believe that TV characters actually live inside the TV set. This can confuse young children’s understanding of the world and get in the way of their learning what’s right or wrong. It can paint a picture of a frightening, unstable, and bewildering world and your little one does not yet have the faculties to put what he sees into proper perspective.

• Television watching can be addictive. The more that children watch, the more they want to watch. Even toddlers can become drawn to the set. Once addicted, turning off the TV can become a daily battle. Children who watch TV excessively often become passive and lose their natural creativity; they eventually have a hard time keeping themselves busy, and they lose valuable time that should be dedicated to “play” the foundation of a healthy childhood and the primary way that very young children learn.

• Parents sometimes unwittingly begin to use TV more and more as a way to keep their children happy and quiet. It takes a strong will and dedication to avoid the easy route provided by this free and easy ¾ yet sometimes dangerous babysitter.

• Children experience unparalleled physical, mental, and emotional growth in the early years of life. Time spent watching television is time taken away from more healthful activities that nurture growth and development.

• Children who watch a lot of television during their early years are at risk for childhood obesity, poor social development, and aggressive behavior. They often have trouble adjusting to preschool or kindergarten. According to a study by Yale Family Television Research, teachers characterized children who watched excessive television as less cooperative, less imaginative, less enthusiastic about learning, and less happy than those who watched little or no TV.

• Due to all the above reasons, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents not allow children under two to watch any television.

You may have noticed that all of these points demonstrate the negative aspects of letting babies and toddlers watch TV, and you’re wondering if there are any positives. There are a few, but I’ll be honest: I had to be very creative to come up with this list, since published research doesn’t demonstrate many good points for putting a young child in front of a television. But we need to be realistic and acknowledge that most of us aren’t going to put our TVs in the closet until all of our children start school. Here are some of the good points of television for children:

• Quality children’s programming can teach your child basic academic skills, such as the ABCs, counting, addition, science fundamentals, basic language skills, manners, and even early reading skills.

• Your child can view things she might not otherwise see in daily life: exotic animals, distant lands, musical instruments, historical places, and diverse lifestyles. Your child can learn about the world beyond her home and neighborhood.

• Your child can learn basic social skills from watching wholesome programming: how to play with other children, how to use good manners.

• Using extraordinarily careful selection and restraint, a little bit of television can provide a parent with much-needed down time, or time to catch up on tasks that need adult-only attention.

TV watching tips for parents of babies and young children

The following tips may help you minimize the negative and maximize the positive effects of television watching for your little one:

• Hold off introducing television,  even videos, to your baby as long as possible. If you wait until your child’s second birthday, you can consider yourself incredibly successful in starting your little one off well and with the kind of real-life interaction that is so important for his development. If you decide to allow TV before your child turns two, choose programming carefully, limit viewing time and skip days when possible. (Daily viewing easily becomes habit.) The less watching time, the better! Set a goal, such as no more than 30 minutes or an hour per day, or one favorite show, so that you’ll not be tempted to turn the TV on too frequently.

• Watch programs yourself before you allow your baby or toddler to watch them. Just because a network markets a show to young children doesn’t mean it will reflect your own family’s morals and values. You will be amazed to discover that many programs aimed at children contain violence or topics that are inappropriate for your child. Don’t assume that your baby can pick out the moral message from a program that features violence or conflict on the way to an important lesson.

• Pay attention to commercials ¾ surprisingly, an excellent children’s show will sometimes feature commercials that depict the exact things you don’t want your little one to see!

• Choose programs that are developmentally appropriate for your child. For you, this means shows that are slow, boring, and probably somewhat goofy. But choose programs from your child’s perspective, not your own.

• Invest in a collection of appropriate and educational videos for your child so that you won’t be confined to network programming schedules when you are ready to let your little one watch something.

• Watch along with your child when you can so that you can monitor your child’s reactions to what he’s seeing. Invite questions and discuss what you are watching so that you can understand your little one’s take. Point things out and talk about what is being taught to get the most of out of educational TV. You may even follow up with some lessons afterwards.

• Avoid keeping the TV on when no one is actively watching. Many people do this and are used to the background noise the set generates, but your child will almost surely be exposed to programming that is inappropriate for her.

• Make a conscious decision about how you will use television in your family; don’t watch it by accident or default.

This article is a copyrighted excerpt from Gentle Baby Care by Elizabeth Pantley. (McGraw-Hill, 2003)

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Top 10 Educational Cartoon TV Shows Your Child Should Watch

Home Big Kid Education 10 Educational Cartoons Your Child Should Be Watching

When the discussion revolves around children watching cartoon TV shows, it is always understood to be a sheer wastage of time. It is difficult to believe that their downtime does boost their learning and increase their IQ level. All kids love to watch cartoons, and it is one of the biggest concerns that today’s parents have. But let all parents be assured that there are some incredible cartoon shows which enhance learning and make their screen time worthwhile. There are children’s cartoon shows which strengthen their basic learning, be it science, maths, general awareness or language building. Some shows focus on enhancing values and life skills so that the child is able to steer through safely through life.

Kids immensely love watching cartoon shows based on values like friendship and sharing. They are most impressed watching some conflict, any antagonist and otherworldly characters like aliens, superheroes and mystic dragons. Some educational animated shows can be great entertainment time for the whole family. Some animated shows take children out of the confines of the classroom and teach them at a time when they are relaxed and so are able to absorb the desired knowledge. Some children have even proved to perform better by gaining ample knowledge and have developed sensitivity towards others by imbibing the values and morals imparted by TV shows. A list of educational cartoon TV shows is being listed here for you to make use of them whenever.

1. Dora and Friends: Into The City

Dora and Friends: Into the City is a popular series where the adopted theme revolves around problem-solving, community service and friendship. Dora and her friends are portrayed as hardworking and ideal role models whose urge is to transform their hometown to a better place by trying desperately in their own small way. Kids relate to it better as Dora is shown in her school-age years and children love to emulate her in their real life.

2. Elena of Avalor

The show Arthur is appropriate for kids who are above five years of age to understand sibling arguments which are presented in a light way. It is a fun-filled and the charming cartoon which shows how social situations are tackled. It imparts a lot of education when kids see navigating friendships and how he overcomes fears. It is also learning when the titular character, Arthur, speaks about his anxieties openly and finds out creative ways to solve his problems remaining determined all along.

4. Nutri Ventures

Another very popular series of animated stories is Nutri Ventures which emphasises on good nutrition and healthy eating habits. Children understand the significance of good health and a love for good food. At a very early age, kids can be taught how to avoid fast food and junk food which reigns supreme in kids’ preference option and to prefer healthy food over it. Health and nutrition awareness helps the child grow in the most disciplined way.

5. Sid the Science Kid

Kids as young as four years old find it very fascinating discovering and learning about the world around them. The animated series, Sid the Science Kid is recommended for that age group to arouse curiosity and wonder in them. This urge and curiosity further changes to their love for science in their later age. The humour and music which heightens the impact, make the child inquisitive, thereby making them think while having fun. It hones their creativity too. So the time spent on watching it is finally a win-win.

6. Word Girl

The animated series is so created that they cater to strengthening different subjects. The Word Girl enhances the vocabulary of the kids. The heroine is able to outsmart the villain with the power of her vocabulary and thus saves the day. The series not only helps in widening the horizon but also helps kids to pronounce words correctly which is so helpful at this stage. Parents like and allow their children to watch the show like it in a way improves the speaking skill of their babies.

7. Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood

Children love to learn in a fun and gentle manner. An important life skill that children ought to know is to handle their emotions. According to their age, kids should know how to embrace their emotions and deal with social strategies. This life skill, if learnt in a fun and joyful way will help in strengthening their bonds with family and friends and maintain a balance. Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood also belongs to the same category of shows.

8. Mister Roger’s Neighbourhood

It is a well-loved classic tale. The show teaches the children to manifold values and skills required in modern times. It teaches them social skills which we need to exercise on a daily basis. This leads to finer values as social responsibility and self – respect. It opens avenues for children to empower their imagination by music and make – belief situations. The tales teach children the higher values of overcoming fear, friendship and honesty and complex feelings on losing a loved one.

9. Sesame Street

It is one of the shows which have depicted memorable characters and unforgettable episodes. Generations of children have grown up watching, enjoying and learning simultaneously. Children for ages have made their vocabulary extensive and have turned into voracious readers. Moreover, they scored higher grades in science too. Their creativity was also sparked by watching this children’s show.

10. Blaze and the Monster Machines

This is a kid’s cartoon which reveals a story of nine friendly trucks which are gifted with varied abilities. Each episode is truly educational, interactive and the learning thus acquired gets deeply embedded in the mind. The show teaches everything worthwhile as the children learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). It is an American English Cartoon

Many parents call the TV set as ‘idiot box’ not realizing that there are some cartoon and kid shows which hone the innate faculties of the children and keep them abreast with their times. Good cartoons for kids are abundant which if viewed with the right perspective can improve the reasoning faculties of a child. The parents with a conservative approach feel that playing outside, reading, solving a jigsaw puzzle, creating artistic things are the only productive activities. Parents should decide and take a pick of their classical and hidden gems and watch some interactive, sing-along musical TV shows to give the children some learning while entertaining them.

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12 YouTube channels for toddlers and preschoolers | Daycare Blog

If you’ve read our article on screen time alternatives, you’ll know that we’re not all about getting kids to sit in front of a TV all day. That said, limited screen time can be a way to keep kids occupied and happy, while also giving them a bit of education…or just entertainment (that’s ok too! We all love a bit of relaxation time!). YouTube is a regular go-to for parents and their toddlers. But where do you find the channels that are specifically made for toddlers and preschoolers? And what about the ones that are more than just nursery rhymes and songs?

Here is a list of some that we’ve found:

1) Blippi

https://www.youtube.com/user/BlippiVideos/

Blippi is the name of this toddler show’s host. Blippi is a real person (well, we don’t think his real name is Blippi…). That is to say, he’s not a cartoon or a puppet. He’s a human who wears suspenders and a bow tie, and talks like a kid while teaching little eyes about his discoveries. He goes on field trips to learn about colours, numbers, machines and the basics of ‘life’ that toddlers experience in their little world.

Blippi has some offshoot YouTube channels, which are also for kids. For example, Kideo and Blippi Toys. Though, they all seem related to the same genre of video, and don’t differ much from his main channel. The latter two may have more toy features, however.

2) Wow English TV

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx1xhxQyzR4TT6PmXO0khbQ/

This is another series of videos hosted by a ‘real life’ guy named Steve. His ‘real’ body is often  mixed with cartoon backgrounds. He doesn’t wear a funky outfit like Blippi, but he does act like he’s talking to toddlers, and is very animated with his vocal tones and hand actions. Steve uses simple English and repeats words, which is helpful for tots who are learning to speak.

3) Maple Leaf Learning

https://www.youtube.com/user/MapleLeafHashima

Maple Leaf Learning seems Canadian, only because it’s got a red maple leaf on the main character’s drawing. The show features “Marty and friends.” Marty is a Moose puppet who sings educational songs behind animated backgrounds.

4) Machines for Kids

https://www. youtube.com/channel/UCUiPah8pHDSBxlPoLhkoh2w/

This channel is very simple, and apparently, very low-budget too. It hasn’t been updated in over a year. But we can see why toddlers would love watching it. It’s just plain footage of boats, diggers, trucks, tractors and the like. With background music, of course! If your child is obsessed with machinery on construction sites, then this will keep them occupied. This channel is actually another offshoot of Blipi’s work too. But it doesn’t feature interactions with a host.

5) Katie Cutie Kids TV

https://www.youtube.com/user/katiecutiekidsTV

Katie Cute is a female, ‘real life’ host singing nursery rhymes with animated background graphics and child-friendly costumes. The woman’s character doesn’t come off so much as a host talking to the audience, but more as the person making faces to go along with background music and lyrics. It’s soft and simple content, and great for wee ones.

6) Patty Shukla Kids TV – Children’s songs

https://www. youtube.com/user/pattyshukla

Mrs. Patty talks and sings enthusiastically to her audience of early learners. She also sells music downloads and apps to go with her videos. Often, other kids appear alongside Patty in her videos, joining in on the fun as she leads them through actions to songs.

7) CBC Kids

https://www.youtube.com/user/kidscbc/

Just like the CBC you grew up with as a Canadian kid, this is that, but on YouTube. You can get the more ‘mainstream’ TV characters on video here, including Sesame Street.

8) Toddler Fun Learning

https://www.youtube.com/user/Toddlerfunlearning/

On this channel you’ll find toddler-appropriate learning lessons that both talk slow, and show graphics slowly, for little ones to absorb at their level. It’s a mish-mash of animated characters talking to kids, plus ‘real life’ footage of animals or cars. While it’s not all songs, they do have some videos that include singing.

9) Mother Goose Club & Mother Goose Club Baby

https://www. youtube.com/user/MotherGooseClub/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJ9YP_Hikt4IqITa6ZlxzQ/

This kid’s channel features characters like Humpty Dumpty teaching preschool-aged kids about planets in song, or Bo Beep singing about animal sounds. Other times, you’ll see ‘real life’ humans (including kids) in costumes on animated backgrounds. This is a mostly a singing channel, and doesn’t do much talking. It has a ‘baby’ list of videos on another channel, which seem more appropriate for younger toddlers.

10) Super Simple TV – Kids Shows & Cartoons

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdIWg_E1ckuONPTsdvevYgg

This children’s channel on YouTube features series of ‘episode-style’ cartoons. They are mostly animated, though some use puppetry. They teach preschoolers the alphabet, or they simply entertain with stories and characters who solve problems or make discoveries. The pace is also slow enough for young ones, which is helpful for their comprehension level.

11) Caitie’s Classroom

https://www. youtube.com/channel/UCxG6Tbopv4XcHfem65bgFeg/

This is an offshoot of Super Simple TV and their other channel, Super Simple Songs. Caitie – another ‘real life,’ adult host, sings classic early childhood songs to children. Sometimes puppets appear, and have conversations with Caitie before they decide to start a sing-a-long. Catie’s songs have repetitive words to help preschoolers learn words. There is also a series of talk-only videos on this channel that, for example, explain how to do simple, educational crafts for young children. Or, Caitie may do a science experiment, or go out on a trip, such as to get a haircut. Catie is a little bit like Blippi, but a lot more toned down, and calmer in her mannerisms.

12) Funny Lion

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_lLo1Av6KHZy-OZmzLIaQ/

This is an imaginative, story-telling channel that uses toys and people’s voices to enact stories. It’s extremely simple, and doesn’t contain the many animations or effects you’ll see on other series. That said, it does the job of keeping toddlers and preschoolers entertained with horse sounds or “Silly toy wolves playing” (to give one video title example). For adults who have a hard time playing make-believe with kids and their toys, this channel will teach you how!

There are many more preschool-friendly videos on YouTube!

We’ve listed 12 YouTube channels for toddlers and preschoolers, which can be your go-to source for ‘safe’ and age-appropriate videos. But certainly, we weren’t able to cover them all. Keep your eye out for good content and then subscribe, so you can get that channel’s updates.

Sometimes, parents are concerned about what their kids might click on when they’re not overseeing them, or the ads that appear on videos. For that, YouTube has come up with an answer that solves most of these issues: YouTube Kids. It’s an app-only place to set up videos that your kids can watch. You can even block the content you don’t want your kids to see, or report inappropriate content.

Since YouTube is free-for-all, where anyone can watch, and anyone can upload, it won’t always be fool-proof. For ad-free content, you’ll probably want to stick to Netflix or the new YouTube Premium paid services.

See more on our blog:

• 13 apps to help young kids learn
• 6 Screen time alternatives to keep little kids occupied while you do your thing
• Should young children be using electronics and media?
• 3 Top benefits of downtime for kids and why they need it

11 best educational cartoons your kids will love to watch!

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5 years ago

by Amara Naveed

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Kids love cartoons and as a parent, it’s my biggest concern. I always wanted to reduce the screen time as its very dangerous for them.  But as a kid, we have to give them some time so that they can watch their favourite things.

As a mum, I am very conscious of what my kids are exposed to. I want them to grasp good things in their little minds. Here is a list of some wonderful cartoons that will enhance their learning and will surely make the screen time worthwhile.

• Messy Goes to Okido

This show is my ultimate favourite. To be honest it’s not only for kids I believe adults can learn soooo much from this show. This show focuses on science. Messy is a character who always come up with a question that how this thing work and then he goes to a place named okido where he finds the answer to his question. A very interesting show. A few days back my daughter came up and said to me “Mummy do you know everything is made up of an atom ?”. I was pleasantly surprised. I quickly asked how you know? And she responded I saw in the messy program. Isn’t it soooo amazing parents?

• SUPERWHY

This show includes characters that teach kids alphabets and reading skills. On top of that, the wonderful things about this program are, it also enhances their vocabulary. My kids love it and every time they watch this program they learn something new. Thanks to PBS they have done a wonderful job.

• Word world

Another show that focuses on building words and enhance reading skills in kids. In the show, the whole place is a build-up of words where animals interact with each other to build different words in order to solve various riddles. The show presents words beautifully that kids remember for a long time for example if a word is MAT then the words converts into MAT with letters written on it.

• Team umizoomi

Team umizoomi is wonderful for pre-schoolers. The program focuses on math skills in a variety of areas like patterns, shapes and counting. The problem solving is done in a very fun way. This is my sons most favourite show and within the small time he has learnt so much about patterns and shapes. it also promotes the understanding of all preschool math concepts.

• Number blocks

Number blocks is a new addition to BBC family. It’s a short 5-minute program that helps build children maths skills. The blocks are colourful and attractive to see. The cartoons mainly focus on addition, subtraction and missing number skills. I highly recommend this program as its short and packed with wonderful life skills.

• Sid the Science Kid

Sid in one curious kid. As he goes to preschool each day, he and his friends find many things in the world around them wondrous and ask questions. Their teacher leads them to explore and investigate their question and discover the science around them. He and his friends learn about how to enjoy the world around them while learning about it at the same time.

• Backyardigan

The Backyardigan will delight children with wonderful song and excellent dance moves. This show promotes imagination and a love of singing and dancing. Austin, Uniqua, Tasha, Pablo, and Tyrone use their imagination in their own backyard to create amazing adventures.

• Wonder Pets

Wonder Pets are three little classroom pets that save other animals when no one is around. The show starts when Liney, Tuck and Ming Ming get a phone call from an animal who is in trouble. They then fly off to save the animal. This program teaches children how to work together, problem-solving skills and how to recognize that it is important to help those in need.

• Word Girl

Word girl is a fantastic cartoon about a girl who is a super hero. She and her sidekick, Captain Huggy Face who is a monkey, fight crime together. What is the crime you ask? The crime is not knowing the best word to use in a given situation. The show runs for 30 minutes and introduces four vocabulary words in each episode. The words are used in a variety of situations throughout the show to give viewers an understanding of the context in which the words can be used. By building vocabulary, you are also increasing reading skills. Oh yeah, and they have fun too!

• Ask the Storybots

This fun, the educational show is based on the Storybot apps. The premise of the asks the story bots get your kids thinking right from the start, as creatures live in the world beneath our screens. Each episode answers one of the many questions kids ask like, “Why is the sky blue?” or “Why do I have to brush my teeth?” The best part, surprisingly? They answer the question through song!

• Cyber Chase

Cyber Chase is an award-winning, research-oriented adventure series that helps children develop math and problem-solving skills.

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Russian Language Day, also known as Pushkin’s Day, is celebrated more often by adults and schoolchildren involved in the subject. This concerns kids less often, and in vain: after all, they have to learn Russian for the longest time. We suggest not putting it off for a long time in the educational box and start showing educational cartoons to the little ones — anyway, they are most likely already watching TV, and together with these funny, understandable videos, they will be able to remember the letters faster and better.

Recall that we have a general selection of educational cartoons for kids, and now you have a review of popular videos on YouTube, where they will try to teach your children to read and write in an advanced modern format.

Educational cartoons: Talking ABC

We start from the basics — from the alphabet. Here, plasticine letters turn into animals, make sounds corresponding to their appearance and further transform according to the alphabet. All the names are spoken out (and more than once), the animals look extremely cute, friendly and in the good traditions of plasticine cartoons. They also have an application for tablets and phones — for those who want to poke buttons on their own.

17 minutes of educational joy for children aged 3-6.

Learning to read. Talking letters

The authors of this video (Mizyaka-Dyzyaka channel, name from the creators of Abuuuv! and Azyabatska) know firsthand about the benefits of associations. Their speaking letters are maximally reinforced with images and sounds, where near the «D» and a woodpecker that hammers, and smoke, and «Yo» sparkles with New Year’s garlands.

5 minutes of doing their own visual business of letters for the little ones. The rest of the channel’s educational cartoons can be found at the link.

Cartoon Russian alphabet from, A to Z from Aunt Owl

Wise Aunt Owl demonstrates the alphabet to children on the example of a variety of concepts, with rhymes, an accompanying bright cartoon and an indispensable important morality next to each letter. Suitable for those kids who are not interested in the pure alphabet, but watching a collection of short cartoons (and at the same time taking in the teaching part) will be a real pleasure.

15 minutes for 3-6 year olds, there is also an abbreviated five-minute version of the alphabet for the more impatient.

Learning to read by syllables with Fixies

Let’s say right away that there are a lot of similar videos — with Fixies, Barboskins, Smeshariki and other cartoon characters to the taste of a child. And this is not exactly a cartoon — rather, a mixture of a video lesson with the fashionable genre today «opening kinder surprises.» Here, after reading the words, the kids are really teased with an opened egg with a toy inside, and they also pop the balloons based on the children’s delight, pronounce the game lines of the characters and perform other typical actions designed to receive a large number of views from young viewers. And yet, words are really taught to read here — syllable by syllable, slowly, methodically and intelligibly.

32 minutes for children aged 1-7 years old (what a waste, really!).

Learning to read. Educational cartoon by Robert Saakyants

Surely you are familiar with such stylish Soviet cartoons as “Wow, talking fish!”, “In the blue sea, in white foam” and “Look, Maslenitsa!”. Their author is the famous Armenian director Robert Sahakyants, who continues to create animation today. For the little ones. His «Learning to Read» is a large cartoon with recognizable style, strange animals and a visual educational element. Be sure to also mention his ABC for Kids. The fat face on the monitor screen may remind you a little of that very talking fish, but it’s even for the better, isn’t it?

45 minutes (we said that this is a full-fledged cartoon), we recommend for viewers from 3 years old.

Learn Russian with Piggy

Combine the legendary «Good night, kids!» with Russian lessons — a simple but effective idea. Khryusha, Filya, Stepashka and the host on duty are trying to turn study into a fun and exciting game, and for fans of the original series, such training can really become a useful and organically perceived help.

10 minutes for those running towards the screen to the sounds of “Tired Toys Sleeping” of any age. You can find more educational videos with Piggy at the link.

100 words for 1-3 year olds

Want to expand your baby’s vocabulary but don’t have time to show traditional pictures, books and cards? Videos like these can be of great help. The words are read out as clearly as possible, they pop up on the screen following a large intelligible photograph of the object, and all together it has a slightly hypnotizing effect on adults, but the target audience of 1-3 years old is quite suitable. It’s better, of course, when parents do such things, but given the lack of time, why not.

100 words in 7 minutes, more videos can be found here.

Luntik. Russian language for kids

In essence, this is not a cartoon, but a video about the passage of an educational game. But it is in great demand among those who do not dare to give tablets in pens yet, preferring to seat the baby for video lessons. However, one does not interfere with the other at all. Well, Luntik is here in his repertoire — infinitely kind, saves butterflies, solves riddles and explains everything.

56 minutes with Luntik for those who have already watched almost five hundred episodes of the main animated series.

Russian language for children. Education for all

If all the previous videos in the review are, among other things, entertaining and not always systematized, then everything is serious here. A real TV school invites you to fully learn Russian through a series of videos with a teacher and his plush friends. And even though Uncle Volodya tries to put knowledge into a form that is interesting for children, these are still real lessons according to a schematic program. They cannot become an alternative to a school subject, but taking a course will definitely be beneficial and will allow you to bring up those topics that have «passed by» in the main educational institution.

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TOP 10 developing cartoons for children

Cartoons for kids are very diverse, you need to approach their choice as carefully as choosing food for kids or choosing clothes in bad weather. With the help of educational cartoons, the child gets acquainted with colors, sounds, letters, pets, new words, family roles, musical instruments, objects.

Every mommy sometimes feels an irresistible desire to relax for at least 5 minutes alone. Turn on an educational cartoon that will allow the child to get acquainted with new things.

We present you an interesting selection.

1. Baby Einstein.

Age from 3 months to 2.5 years. This wonderful educational cartoon combines classical music, poetry, scenes with dolls and educational elements that are very captivating and educate kids at the same time. The cartoon contains 26 episodes of 30 minutes each.

2. Tiny love .

For the little ones. This cartoon is specially created for young children, and it can be turned on by kids starting from 3 months. The cartoon is made in soft delicate colors, the animals move smoothly, so that the eyes of the crumbs do not strain unnecessarily. Heroes teach to say hello and goodbye, introduce children to shapes and colors, musical instruments and the sounds they make. The video contains songs, dances, stories with real children and animals. Duration from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.

3. Dasha the Traveler (Dasha the Pathfinder).

Age from 1 year to 4 years. This educational cartoon is sure to be known to all parents! He is loved by kids in all countries. The main character, girl Dasha, loves to travel and invites the audience to take a walk together, during which they will get acquainted with numbers, colors, shapes, learn new words in English and learn to be attentive. Together with the monkey, Dasha sets off on a new journey, during which new adventures and new information await them. The main character constantly interacts with her viewers, offering them to repeat something after her or solve a simple problem. Some cartoon characters speak English, which will allow the kid to learn new words, because they will have to answer some questions in a foreign language.

4. In the world of wild nature: The world of beetles.

Educational cartoon introduces children to beetles. The kid learns about their varieties, what they eat and where they live. The cartoon contains real videos.

5. The Mickey Mouse Club (animated series).

This interactive cartoon was created for children over 2 years old. However, kids up to a year old will also be interested in watching the company of the main characters, led by Mickey Mouse. All together they will teach the baby to count, dance, distinguish between a variety of geometric shapes, talk about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, playing sports and teach children to make friends. In most cases, the plot of each episode is based on well-known fairy tales such as Rapunzel. Although there are stories about farmers, astronauts, racers, etc. The main characters regularly turn to young viewers for help, offering them to repeat interesting material or help with the solution of another problem.

6. Three from Prostokvashino.

Our old Soviet cartoon is very interesting for children from 2-3 years old precisely because its hero is a boy, that is, a little man. Toddlers are very curious about such characters. One of the few cartoons that shows family relationships, the roles of dad and mom, their relationship to the child, and him to them. Forms extremely useful communication skills in the family and outside it.

7. DoReMi.

A cartoon that introduces the child to the basics of musical notation. We recommend viewing it for children from 3-4 years old. It is a rare case when auditory perception is brought up through a cartoon, and it is quite rare that an acquaintance with notes takes place.

8. Wise Tales of Aunt Owl. Who sneezed in the closet?

From the age of 3, children can watch this wonderful cartoon. The wise Aunt Owl will try to teach the child the basics of mathematics, learn the alphabet with him, talk about the rules of the road, the world around him, and also teach etiquette lessons. Wonderful, bright, interesting for children, the cartoon teaches cleanliness, independence, responsibility.

9. Fixies.

Amazing cartoon, starting from 3-4 years. It is an example of how to explain to children examples of physical phenomena, in addition to this, it teaches the child the careful and careful handling of household electrical appliances. It captivates children of the youngest age, but we advise you to save it for up to four years, when a small viewer can appreciate the amount of information and its benefits.

10. Cheerful rainbow.

An educational cartoon in which a smiling clown dressed as a multi-colored pyramid introduces children to the main colors of the color spectrum in a playful way. The pictures change gradually, the objects presented as examples are simple. The cartoon can be offered to children from 1.5-2 years of age.

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20 best educational cartoons for the little ones

Educational cartoons for the little ones in the selection from the Okko online cinema will teach kids how to behave in different situations, what is good and bad, what colors the rainbow has and how many fingers are on their hands. The best selection of the 20 most interesting and useful cartoons is already available for viewing.

1. «Kids»

Belongs to the category «Educational cartoons for the little ones from a year and older.» The animated series has become, in a way, the prototype of Smeshariki for kids. Kruglyashi talk about how to distinguish colors, shapes, sides. The cartoon helps to study the world around and teaches to make friends.

2. «The Fixies»

A unique Russian animated series that parents watch excitedly with their children. Based on the cartoon, there was even a joke: “Why do I need physics and chemistry if I watch Fixies?”. And there is some truth in this — the animated series tells about little mechanic men who repair household items and explain in detail how they work. The cartoon is suitable for children from 3 years old.

3. «Dasha the Traveler»

One of the most famous animated series of our time. Every day Dasha travels and helps her friends with the help of little spectators. The cartoon allows children to learn English words in an easy game form, train logic, attentiveness, take care of their loved ones and friends. So far, over 200 episodes have been released. The cartoon is suitable for children 3-7 years old.

4. «Nuki and friends»

The cartoon tells about Nuki the bear cub and his friends — Paco the donkey and Lola the cow. Every day they get into different situations and adventures. The animals tell how you can make up, ride a train and bake a cake. Suitable for children 2-4 years old.

5. “Aunt Owl’s Lessons”

A wise owl helps the little ones learn the letters of the alphabet, numbers and other basics of the Russian language and arithmetic. In addition, the owl explains various abstract concepts — kindness or friendship. Aunt Owl is very wise and patient, she repeats the necessary concepts several times for easy memorization.

6. «Three Cats»

The animated series tells about the life and adventures of three kittens — Korzhik, Compote and Caramel. Every day they learn something new and try to verify the information received in practice. They have a large family — mom, dad, grandfather, grandmother, and frequent relatives. The cartoon teaches to get out of different situations with honor and talks about the world around. Suitable for children 2-7 years old.

7. «Smeshariki»

Quite atypical cartoon. It tells about the life of the village in which Smeshariki live — round owls, lambs and hedgehogs. The animated series talks about different things and explains them from a philosophical point of view. It was created as part of the World Without Violence project. The series has many «derivative» feature-length cartoons.

8. «Luntik»

«Once upon a time a baby was born on the Moon» — this is how the famous saga about Luntik begins. The main character gets to Earth and gets acquainted with the local inhabitants: a grasshopper, a bee and other insects. He is very kind but trusting. Together with new friends, Luntik learns to live here, learns about good deeds and finds a new family. The cartoon is suitable for children 3-12 years old.

9. Trees

There are educational cartoons for the little ones with songs. Just «Lumberjacks and refers to such.» It tells about wooden animals on wheels. In each series, the animals represent a single thing — rain, a ball or a watermelon and explain its meaning. The animated series has a lot of interesting and funny songs on the theme of the series, bright and colorful characters. Designed for toddlers 2-4 years old.

10. «Blue Tractor»

The main character is a blue tractor named Gosha. It helps children learn numbers and letters, colors and important traffic rules. To memorize the information received in the cartoon there are funny memory songs. Very bright colors and an interesting simple plot attracts all kids. They sing new songs with pleasure for a long time. Designed for children 2-4 years old.

11. “Once upon a time there was a princess”

The story tells about an ordinary girl who lives with her parents in a big city. Although she calls herself a princess, she has completely normal childhood desires. Her parents teach her how to act in different situations and why it is important to obey the elders. The child looks at himself from the outside and learns how to behave correctly. Suitable for children 3-7 years old.

12. «Dragon Tosha»

Little dragon Tosha and his friends Pandas Nyasha and Yasha explore and study this world — they can travel to different galaxies to learn something new there. At the moment, about 70 episodes have been released. The cartoon is suitable for kids 2-5 years old.

13. Papers

The main feature of the cartoon is that everything in it is made of paper. Two main characters, the paper elk Aristotle and the woodpecker Tyuk-tyuk, find themselves in different situations. All problems are solved by Aristotle’s new invention. After thinking, he comes up with a special paper means of struggle and shows how to make it himself. Suitable for children aged 4-9 years old. He talks about the life of six ponies in the city. The series has several seasons. In each episode, the ponys get into adventures, and friendship is the main salvation in different situations. Suitable for children 4-7 years old.

15. «Arkady Parovozov»

A useful cartoon about life situations that can happen to anyone. He talks about a brother and sister who are constantly in trouble. They are rescued by Arkady Parovozov and explains how not to be in such a situation and what to do in such a case. For children aged 3 years and older.

16. Three Kittens

The cartoon was released back in 2008, but children still love it. Despite the simple graphics, the animated series tells the story of three kittens who find themselves in life situations — taking matches without permission or swimming away from adults without a swim ring. Each episode has inspirational songs. The cartoon is intended for children 4-5 years old.

17. «Cats, go!»

Another «cat cartoon». This time about brother Kotya and sister Katya. In each episode, they find themselves in a difficult situation, which they solve in an unusual way. To do this, they have a magic box through which they can get into a new world and find out the answer to their difficult question. The cartoon teaches children how to get out of a difficult situation. Suitable for children 3-7 years old.

18. «Tima and Tom»

A cartoon about two best friends — Tima the hippo and Tom the elephant. Every day they get into a variety of adventures and explore the world — they swim, travel through caves and teach little viewers to be friendly. Suitable for children 2-6 years old.

19. Flash

The story is about talking cars. All of them are friends with each other, but every day they participate in fun competitions — the kids will help the main character win with the help of tips. The animated series is suitable for viewers 3-9 years old.

20. «Pororo the Penguin»

South Korean animated series with colorful characters like graphics and storyline. The action takes place in the northern village with its inhabitants. The main characters Pororo the penguin and his friends have fun, play and, as it were, by the way, study the surrounding nature. The series is suitable for children 2-6 years old.

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9 excellent educational cartoons for children

Almost all pediatricians agree that it is better for children not to watch cartoons until they are two years old — until this age they can only bring harm to babies. But for parents of older children, cartoons can be not only a salvation from noise and din, but also help in learning. We honestly reviewed almost all educational cartoons and chose the most interesting and useful ones.

For the little ones

1. «Kids»

As you might guess from the title, the cartoon is about the adventures of the heroes of the popular cartoon «Smeshariki» in childhood. Five anthropomorphic balloon heroes and a pleasant female voice-over help the child learn shapes, colors, distinguish between right and left, talk about friendship and the world around. The only thing that parents may not like is the appearance of the characters. Well, where did you see a round panda?!

2. «Aunt Owl’s Lessons»

Wise Owl in glasses and with a pointer in a slow voice (although for children, perhaps just right) helps the child to learn the alphabet letter by letter, the first ten digits and other basics of Russian and mathematics. The most interesting thing is that this cartoon also has lessons about abstract concepts — kindness, beauty, and so on — which is rarely found in other programs.

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Kindergarteners (4-5 years old)

3. «Dasha the Pathfinder» and «Go Diego Go!»

You might have heard about the famous «Dora The Explorer» even before you became parents. The first cartoon is dedicated to the adventures of Dasha, who travels the world, and the second (from the same creators) is about her cousin Diego, who lives in the tropical jungle. The main feature of these series is their interactivity. The child here is involved in the plot and helps the characters solve puzzles, find clues, and when watching the English version, children can develop linguistic talents by memorizing words in a new language.

4. «Mickey Mouse Club»

Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy — for the sake of such company, any adult will want to become a child again. The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is another interactive cartoon, this time from the world famous Disney studio. At the beginning of each episode, the characters choose the necessary «mouse tools» and, with the help of small viewers, solve problems or get out of trouble.

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For preschoolers (5-6 years old)

5. Fixies

If you have never heard of the most popular Russian cartoon, you are living in an enviable information vacuum. The adventures of little fixie people living in different devices have earned their loud fame. Firstly, it was originally a creative message, which is already in the title. And secondly, the fact that this particular cartoon teaches children from an early age to use technology correctly and be interested in its device.

6. Zoo

It’s never too late to learn something new about animals! In each episode of the Zoo, the child gets to know two animals better, finds out what these animals eat and what their distinguishing features are. Sometimes these couples are unexpected, for example, a lion and a bee. The cartoon is especially good for city children, who are unlikely to find out from their parents how many liters of milk a cow gives per day (if you don’t know — 30 liters).

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Primary (7-9 years old)

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«Micropolis»

This Russian animated series has only nine episodes. They tell about the life of a tiny city located in an ordinary kitchen, where there is a constant struggle between good and harmful, but often very cute, microbes. Watching this together with Professor Bacterius, the child will learn why you need to wash your hands, where dirt comes from and why hygiene is necessary at all.

8. «We want to know everything»

A world-famous cartoon that originally aired on the BBC. On Mammoth Island lives the Inventor, who, together with local mammoths and his children Olive and Troy, builds various devices: sometimes it’s just a crane, and sometimes it’s a whole submarine. Watching all this, the child learns what magnetism is, how leverage mechanisms work, and why physical laws are needed.

9. «Once upon a time… the Discoverers» and «Once upon a time… the Inventors»

French biographical cartoon for children who are passionate about science and travel, or those whom their parents want to drag into this world. Together with the scientist Maestro, the child moves in time from antiquity to the 20th century, gets acquainted with famous scientists (Leonardo da Vinci, Newton, Einstein) and pioneers (Alexander the Great, James Cook and the Russian navigator Vitus Bering). The cartoon is good in that it will be useful for parents as well, unless, of course, the date of the discovery of America does not bounce off their teeth anyway.

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In general, the main rule of harmless viewing of cartoons sounds like this — together with your parents. Psychologists do not advise leaving a child, at least for the first years, alone with a blue screen. It is much better to arrange a joint viewing, explain or discuss how and why the characters behave in the proposed situations. Thus, the child will learn not only the alphabet and counting, but also human relationships.

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The best educational cartoons according to psychologists

Educational cartoons occupy, perhaps, the most important place in the field of entertainment for children of any age. Whether it’s cartoons for the little ones or those designed for older children, both of them are very interested in watching bright beautiful pictures and following the plot, remembering and recognizing the main characters and, of course, experiencing a storm of emotions due to what is happening on the screen.

According to child psychologist Alexander Kuznetsov, President of the Association of Child Psychologists of the Russian Federation and Member of the American Psychological Association: “Cartoons play an active role in the intellectual and emotional development of a child. Along with reading books and stories of parents, they teach the child to appreciate goodness and beauty, to condemn evil and violence, to distinguish fiction from reality, and help to navigate complex relationships between people.”

Literally all cartoons, and especially educational cartoons, have a huge impact on the formation of the child’s psyche and it is difficult to say what kind of children today would grow up if they were deprived of the opportunity to watch cartoons. Just as films are a reflection of reality for adults, so for children cartoons are an opportunity to get to know the world, explore all kinds of relationships, learn about the main principles that exist in our society, and much more.

What educational cartoons give children according to psychologists

Many people tend to underestimate the degree and significance with which educational cartoons influence children, and it is completely in vain. Just imagine how much you personally have learned thanks to documentaries from the BBC, National Geographic, Animal Planet, In the Animal World, Around the World and the list goes on.

Similarly, children learn a huge amount of information from cartoons. All kinds of flora and fauna, different countries of the world and peoples, large and small cities, villages, modes of transport, household items, domestic and wild animals and much more appear in literally any cartoon in one way or another, and the child learns all this, remembers and adds up to a specific memory location. Without educational cartoons, our children were much less erudite and prepared for the modern world.

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The best educational cartoons according to psychologists

In this article we will talk about the best cartoons and animated series that can be considered as educational cartoons for children from 1 to 7 years old. These are mainly foreign cartoons and literally a few domestic ones, because we started shooting animated series recently and professional psychologists were not always involved in the creation of the cartoon, so we need to talk about the usefulness of certain domestic cartoons separately. In an article about what educational cartoons should not be shown to children, we raised this topic more widely.

What should be educational cartoons for children from 1 year old

The first in the list are educational cartoons for the youngest viewers. Many parents puzzle over when to start showing cartoons to their child. We think that nothing prevents you from trying literally for a year, but you should approach this process very responsibly and thoughtfully!

First of all, you should understand that there are special educational cartoons for the youngest children and it is not recommended to replace them with all the others designed for older children. Below we give some of the best examples of educational cartoons for kids from a year old.

These and similar cartoons have several main features in common. All of them are very bright, contain large and easily recognizable objects, voices are slow and distinct, or absent altogether. Such cartoons should be extremely calm, smooth, and ideally, classical music should be used in them.

The best educational cartoons for children from 1 year:

The best cartoons in this age category, no doubt, is the Baby Einstein series created by Walt Disney. We talked about it in detail in the article «The best educational cartoons for the smallest (up to 2 years old)». There you will also find links for online viewing or downloading all episodes of the series.

Several episodes of the educational cartoon Baby Einstein for review:

Baby Einstein

Go, Diego, go!

Guppies and bubbles

What educational cartoons should be like for children from 4-5 years old

By this age, the child already understands his native language well, speaks and you can discuss the plot and what is happening on the screen with him. He has formed personal tastes and preferences, he can already explain what exactly he liked in the cartoon and what not. Therefore, educational cartoons need to be selected appropriately.

Starting from this age, parents should make it a rule to discuss with the child the plot of the watched cartoon or the next series and ask them to tell about the conclusions that he made as a result of watching.

These questions could be something like this:

• What was the cartoon about? (briefly)
• What characters were there?
• Which of them did you like the most?
• Which actions of the characters did you find good and which bad, and why?
• What would you do in this or that situation and why?

All these questions should be asked calmly, with sincere interest, without haste and partiality. This should be a dialogue between an adult, caring and loving parent with a young viewer. Learn to create an atmosphere of trust and participation so that your child shares their experiences with you with passion and passion.