The Battle of the Binge is something I have to fight in my house. We have always tried to limit screen time, but trust me when I say that my seven year old would JUMP at the chance to watch My Little Pony for 12 hours without blinking.
Sometimes, as a working mama, especially now working from home, I have to give a little. Some compromises have to be made. Screen time has increased somewhat, but I have found some GREAT educational programming that, well, I actually don't mind if she binges a little bit! Check out my list of six great educational shows for students!
1. Ask the Storybots
Oh my word, you guys. These little storybot characters are funny and fun and FILLED with super cool information about so many topics! From "how do airplanes fly" to "how do people catch a cold" to "where does chocolate come from," the storybots provide scientific explanations in easy to understand terms. Celebrity guests and amazing musical numbers make this show one for the whole family! Available on Netflix.
2. The "Who Was?" Show

Based on the best-selling book series, The Who Was? Show highlights different historical figures and presents their stories in fun, age-appropriate ways to a young audience. Kids will learn about American icons like Benjamin Franklin and Amelia Earhart. They will also learn about international figures including Gandhi and Frida Kahlo. This show does a great job of bringing history to life and making the past relatable to today's kids. Streaming now on Netflix.
3. Cyberchase

4. Peg + Cat
5. Leap Frog
And while we are talking about our youngest learners, let's switch gears into READING! Netflix has several episodes from Leap Frog that dive deep into letters, sounds, and phonics. Letter Factory, Phonics Farm, and Sing-a-long Read-a-long are fun, musical shows that teach letter identification, letter sounds, and phonics skills like blending to read CVC words. These shows are perfect for preschool and kindergarten. They also make great added practice for your firsties who need a refresher.
6. Word Girl

So there you have it! My list of binge-worthy shows that will not only keep your kiddos entertained, but also academically engaged. Assign an episode or two for your students via distance learning or share the list with your students' parents so they have an educational alternative to traditional screen time. Did I leave any shows out? Let me know your favorites in the comments!
Thanks for reading!
Amazing 🙏🏼 Thank you 😊
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