Guest Blog from Vicki – Wakefield Mumbler
Do you just want 15 mins to finish off some work, have some you time or to get dinner ready but you want the kids to watch something that’s a bit more educational?
I’ve heard people say “if you put the sound on mute and turn on the sub-titles they can practice their reading skills” … but if you’re looking for something a bit more, we’ve put together some educational TV programmes and a bit of what they are about to help you finish off some tasks without feeling too guilty!
Amazon Prime
Creative Galaxy – animated programme solving creative problems with art.
Team Umizoomie – maths superheroes introduce young viewers to the concepts of counting, measurement, shapes and patterns.
CBBC
Deadly Dinosaurs – Steve Backshall discovers the deadliest dinosaurs that ever walked the earth.
Art Ninja – Ricky Martin makes art with his friends, showing how the pieces can be made at home.
Deadly 60 – Steve Backshall tracks down 60 of the world’s deadliest animals.
Horrible Histories – informs kids of historical events.
Operation Ouch – Twins Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken explore their way through the world of medicine and biology.
Cbeebies
Numberblocks – learn about numbers and addition with.
Alphablocks – letters of the alphabet tell stories and make words using phonics.
Octonauts – Join Captain Barnacles and crew on their animated underwater adventures around the world.
Andy Day’s shows – baby animals, dinosaurs, wild animals – lots of fun facts and educational fun!
Maddie’s Do you Know? – find out how things work.
Bitz and Bobs – they explore their love of science, technology, engineering, art and math to invent ways to save the day.
Numberjacks – superhero numbers solve mathematical problems.
i Player
Blue Planet – Sir David Attenborough narrated series on marine life.
Planet Earth – Sir David Attenborough narrated series on the natural wonders of the world.
Netflix
The Magic School Bus – takes kids on a virtual bus ride. Ms. Frizzle and her students go on super adventures and teaches them about science.
Wild Kratz – encounter incredible wild animals, combining science education with fun and adventure around the world.
The Odd Squad – maths programme that is used to investigate strange occurrences in the town.
Ask the Storybots – an adventure to the human world to help answer kids’ biggest questions.
Brainchild – science-based show that answers all sorts of questions that kids ask.
Dino Hunt – top scientists examine fossils found in Canada.
If I were an Animal – the first wildlife documentary written as fiction and told by kids for kids.
Daniel Tigers Neighbourhood – my best friend who lives in the states told me about this. Daniel teaches toddlers and pre-schoolers about practical skills in a fun and friendly way.
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