- Curious George
The most hilarious show for children to date. It is educational, interesting and funny. It combines the curiosity of children with funny stories for an entertaining and educational show. Kids of both younger and older ages can enjoy the mischief of George and his friends.
- Dinosaur Train
With no other shows of its kind, dinosaur train is educational in a specific topic, making it very engaging. Kids can learn about dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures through this fun show. It caters perfectly to the dinosaur phase that so many kids go through growing up.
- Word Girl
This show has an engaging superhero plot for younger kids and education for older. Word Girl teaches new vocabulary through her adventures saving the small town. The villains she fights are ridiculous in an amusing way, and it provides an opportunity for older children to continue learning while watching a show in a way many others do not.
- Wild Kratts
Wild Kratts is a shared show across generations. It has been on air for 14 years and is still making new content for PBS kids. It follows the adventures of two brothers and their friends, so kids with siblings can relate to the circumstances of the plot. Additionally, like dinosaur train, it is very educational in one specific aspect, animals. Kids and adults can appreciate the new information about animals and enjoy sharing them with others. The themes of conservation and kindness are also appreciated by parents and teachers.
- Magic School Bus
In elementary school, seeing that an episode of this wildly entertaining show was the basis of the lesson plan meant it was going to be a great day.With funny characters and plotlines, it was easy to be drawn in. The other benefit of this show is that it is detailed and educational about a variety of topics, especially science. Episodes highlighting earth science, anatomy and biology teach students complex topics in a memorable and entertaining manner.
- Martha Speaks
The concept of this show is unique and pulls in viewers. A talking dog who teaches people about words and the world around them provides educational opportunities and entertainment. This one is particularly enjoyed by older children audiences.
- Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman
While no longer on air, this reality competition TV show made for kids was great for older audiences. Student contestants would be given a challenge, learn about the process and then compete against other teams to see who was best able to complete the challenge. The game show style made this show different from others and allowed kids the opportunity to participate in entertainment similar to shows parents enjoy.
- Odd Squad
This TV series is also different from other kids shows in that it is live action. Kids running a spy agency is a genius way to take a plot enjoyed by all and give it a spin for children. “Odd Squad” teaches math skills which help kids see the real world implications of what they learn in school.
- Arthur
Arthur is especially interesting as it is more focused on social and emotional learning. Viewers follow this character on his adventures with friends and family and show children how to interact with others in kind ways. Watching Arthur’s life is similar to that of book characters such as the “Berenstain Bears” and “Franklin.”
- Angelina Ballerina
This show follows a mouse who participates in ballet. This is very relatable to little kids everywhere who participate in dance classes. This enhances their love for extra curricular activities they are involved in and teaches them to be kind problem-solvers.
- Sesame Street
“Sesame Street” is a quintessential childhood show. It is a shared experience across generations. Some new puppets and characters are added over time, but it remains a staple of childhood memories. With funny characters and shorts, it is enjoyable for children everywhere.
