15 of the best educational shows on Netflix for kids
Parent-guilt, be gone!
Plonking our kids down in front of the box to get a moments reprieve to get stuff done is a common weapon in the parenting arsenal, however it doesn’t have to come laden with guilt.
Streaming services like Netflix are laden with education viewing for kids which keep them entertained and educated.
Parent-guilt, be gone!
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite educational viewing from Netflix that is guaranteed to help you find some time to get to the other tasks on your list while the kids are at home.
Guilt-free Netflix shows for kids
Ada Twist, Scientist (G)
Pint-sized scientist Ada Twist and her two best friends are asking big questions — and working together to discover the truth about everything!
Number Blocks (G)
In a place called Numberland, math adds up to tons of fun when a group of cheerful blocks work, play and sing together.
Emily’s Wonder Lab (G)
Acclaimed science communicator Emily Calandrelli takes kids through lively experiments and entertaining activities in this live-action series.
Izzy’s Koala World (G)
On Australia’s Magnetic Island, teenage koala caretaker Izzy Bee and her family run a clinic from their home that rescues and rehabilitates injured and orphaned koalas.
Super Why! (G)
Four fairytale friends go on magical adventures and become reading-powered superheroes. The characters live in Storybook Village, which is accessible through a panel that is represented by an invisible question mark. Preschool children follow the Super Readers as they jump into books that come to life.
The Magic School Bus and The Magic School Bus Rides Again (G)
This one is so fun they might not even realise they are learning! Kids can join Ms. Frizzle as the Magic School Bus travels to outer space, under the sea, through an anthill and even inside the human body as she and her students learn along the way.
Dancing with the Birds (PG)
Narrated by Emmy Award-winner Stephen Fry, Dancing With The Birds visits everyone’s favourite birds-of-paradise and their spectacularly captivating mating rituals from flash dancing to shape shifting. This colourful, quirky documentary explores our avian friends go about their day, from ruffling their majestic feathers to nailing their glorious courtship routines.
Wild Kratts (G)
A firm favourite in our home, Wild Kratts follows Zoologists Martin and Chris Kratt who morph from live forms into their animated selves.
Chris and Martin Kratt are brothers who explore the wild throughout the world to learn more about animals and share conservation information.
The brothers have creature power suits that allow them to experience what it’s like to be the animals they find.
You vs Wild (PG)
Viewers get to help make key decisions to help Bear Grylls navigate in harsh, scary environments to survive and complete missions.
Kids can help Bear decide whether to climb a cliff or scale a coastline and other important decisions to get the job done.
Supported on many newer devices, including smart TVs, streaming media players, game consoles, and iOS devices running the latest version of the Netflix app.
The StoryBots (G)
The StoryBots are curious little creatures who live beneath our screens, offering a world of learning and fun for kids.
These curious little creatures track down the answers to kids’ biggest questions, like how night happens or why we need to brush our teeth.
Wanda Sykes, “Weird Al” Yankovic and more guest-star in this Emmy-winning series
The Who Was Show (PG)
History, but make it cool.
Young, fresh voices bring some of the most famous names in history to life in this live-action sketch comedy show based on the series of best-selling books.
Mister Maker (G)
Mister Maker brings the world of arts and crafts to life for little ones with a mix of live action, graphics and animation techniques.
Kids learn how to create fun things out of simple materials.
Night on Earth (PG)
Now this is cool! New technology lifts night’s veil to reveal the hidden lives of the world’s creatures and we’re not talking gritty night vision content, this is incredible.
Night on Earth is loaded with spectaular images of nocturnal creatures, all caught on tape after sundown.
Brainchild (PG)
Suitable for children ages 7 and older, Brainchild is a new documentary series which everyday topics, such as Social Media and Germs, that kids should really know about but in a unique, funny and smart way that kids will love.
If I were an Animal (G)
In this gorgeous, educational show, curious kids Emma and her big brother Tim observe different animals as they make their way through various life milestones, from birth to adulthood.
