April 13, 2020

What does your 6-year-old and Ben Franklin have in common?

They both find farts funny!

Here are five educational TV shows that prove not all programming is created equal. 

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Project MC2

Pronounced “project MC squared,” this show follows four girls who love espionage and STEM: science, technology, engineering, and math. This show will inspire any and all girls that they can do anything. Available on Netflix.

Magic School Bus

This classic educational cartoon follows the adventures of Ms. Frizzle and her magic school bus as she leads her science class on field trips and hijinks across the solar system, the human body, and more. It is engaging, interactive, and a program you can pass on to your kids from your own childhood. 

The Magic School Bus Rides Again 

The original Magic School Bus series is back, but with Ms. Frizzle’s sister at the wheel of the bus. It offers all new adventures for a new generation of science lovers. Available on Netflix.

The Who Was Show 

This show could supplement your child’s history curriculum by bringing historical figures to life with clever dialogue and songs — including facts you wouldn’t learn in school (like how Ben Franklin wrote a book about farting). It entertains kids with funny gimmicks and characters while simultaneously being educational. Available on Netflix. 

Storybots

This cute educational program keeps kids entertained and engaged with a new topic each episode. From shapes to dinosaurs to outer space, the show covers everything and makes each topic fun for viewers. Available on Netflix. 

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