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Last month\u00a0I wrote a\u00a0piece\u00a0for The Mabelhood on the Great Screen Time Debate<\/a> which generated some great online conversations among parents and caregivers on exactly how much TV is \u201ctoo much\u201d. It also highlighted the fact that, for some parents, avoiding screen time altogether was impossible and unrealistic.<\/p>\n

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As a follow-up, I wanted to share\u00a0My Top 10 Educational TV Shows\u00a0for Kids<\/strong>, particularly toddlers and preschoolers. By no means am I a professional TV critic or education expert, but with so many shows out there claiming to be \u201ceducational\u201d, it is sometimes hard to decipher between what is actually purely entertainment and what may contribute to the learning and development of your child. As a teacher\/tutor myself, I am very selective as to what my daughters can and cannot watch, and avoid networks that show advertisements altogether. Here I would like to share, what I think, are reasonably educational shows that somewhat engage kids, get them moving and may even promote a little learning fun along the way!<\/p>\n

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10. Paw Patrol <\/strong>(TVO.org<\/a>, Nick Jr.<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s great:<\/strong>\u00a0At first glance, I wasn\u2019t convinced that \u201cPaw Patrol\u201d had many benefits for my kids, but when my youngest became obsessed with the show, I had no choice but to submit! I admit \u2013 it has grown on me and \u201cPaw Patrol\u201d does seem to teach preschoolers about citizenship and solving problems by way of a group of friendly rescue pups who team up to help friends in need. \u00a0The stories simply illustrate for kids how different types of people and skills coordinate to get a job done, which touches on broader themes like respect and relating to people of different backgrounds. It has also started a conversation at our house about service dogs and all of the positive effects they have on people.<\/p>\n

9. Caillou<\/strong>\u00a0(PBS Kids<\/a>,\u00a0Treehouse TV<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s great:<\/strong>\u00a0Apart from the main character\u2019s annoying tone of voice, \u201cCaillou\u201d is a practical show that introduces both typical preschooler behaviour and solutions to everyday challenges they face. Aimed at the toddler and preschool crowd, \u201cCaillou\u201d is a friendly\u00a0and curious kid who explores the world around him in his middle class neighbourhood and recounts his first day at school, arguing with friends and dealing with siblings. \u00a0The show is organized\u00a0into short segments, just the right length for a young child\u2019s attention span.\u00a0If you can put up with his voice, \u201cCaillou\u201d is a decent show for modeling good behavior.<\/p>\n

8. Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood<\/strong>\u00a0(PBS Kids<\/a>,\u00a0Kids CBC<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s great:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cDaniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood\u201d is a spin-off inspired by a character from \u201cMister Rogers Neighborhood\u201d, a classic children\u2019s program that aired for over 3 decades on TV. It features 4-year-old Daniel Tiger and his daily preschooler struggles, including how to tie a shoe, get dressed and use the appropriate words (deep stuff).\u00a0With the help of Daniel and his friends, preschoolers have fun and learn practical skills necessary for growing , developing and coping with everyday problems.<\/p>\n

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7. Sid the Science Kid<\/strong>\u00a0(PBS Kids<\/a>,\u00a0Netflix<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s great:<\/strong>\u00a0As a science teacher and self-proclaimed science geek, this show is right up my alley. Not only is the animation super cool, but Sid models great scientific questioning and thinking. Rather than focusing on science as something you have to learn in school, it approaches science as a form of exploration, with Sid and his pals pursuing a daily question. Preschoolers and toddlers are natural explorers and this show caters to their curious nature while introducing them to the basic principles of science.<\/p>\n

6. Bubble Guppies<\/strong>\u00a0(Treehouse TV<\/a>,\u00a0Nick Jr.<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s great:<\/strong>\u00a0One of my toddler\u2019s first words was \u201cbubble\u201d and I am convinced it was as a result of watching too much \u201cBubble Guppies\u201d. The show features a group of fish-tailed preschoolers exploring their underwater world and asking their classroom teacher, Mr. Grouper, loads of curious questions. Children learn about topics such as science, math and literacy through original music and the antics of this group of flippered friends.\u00a0The tunes are catchy, the colours are bright and the characters are loveable. This is a favourite of both of my girls.<\/p>\n

5. Dora the Explorer<\/strong>\u00a0(Treehouse TV<\/a>,\u00a0Nick Jr.<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s great:<\/strong>\u00a0Yes, I have been ensnared in the \u201cDora the Explorer\u201d machine. My eldest daughter adored this bilingual character and our home is inundated with \u201cDora the Explorer\u201d books, toys, games and puzzles (we even have a Dora kitchen for crying out loud). I do admit that the show engages preschoolers with its colourful characters, descriptive dialogue and daily mystery that Dora must solve. A study in\u00a0Scientific American<\/a> described how shows like \u201cDora the Explorer\u201d actually improved the vocabulary of some older preschoolers. One of the key attributes of Dora\u2019s character that I am most appreciative of is her empathy: she shares, she cares and she helps others, even Swiper the kleptomaniac fox who is constantly swiping other characters stuff. I also love the fact that this show features a female, diverse and positive role model, something every little girl could benefit from. Introducing preschoolers to another language (Spanish) doesn\u2019t hurt either.<\/p>\n

4. The Wiggles<\/strong>\u00a0(Treehouse TV<\/a>, Netflix<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s great:\u00a0<\/strong>The Wiggles are an Australian children\u2019s music group that have been performing and recording music since 1991. Both of my daughters absolutely love this fab four and cannot sit through an entire episode without getting up and dancing to the silly songs. The show promotes literacy, numeracy and kin-aesthetic fun and the characters are quirky and amiable. What I love most about the show is how it promotes kids to\u00a0be age-appropriately silly and move their bodies to the rhythm of the catchy songs. We have had the pleasure of seeing the Wiggles live multiple times and my kids loved it!<\/p>\n

3. Team Umizoomi<\/strong>\u00a0(Treehouse TV<\/a>,\u00a0Nick Jr.<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s great:<\/strong>\u00a0I wish this show was around when I was a kid! Not the most mathematically-minded person ever, I would have benefited from watching \u201cTeam Umizoomi\u201d. This delightful series for preschoolers reinforces numeracy\u00a0skills like counting, measuring and spatial relations. The show\u2019s interactive format will keep kids engaged and excited about helping Geo, Milli and Bot\u00a0solve the problems they encounter in Umi City. Plus, they will develop other key skills such as shape recognition and color identification along the way. Kids won\u2019t actually know they are \u201cdoing math\u201d while watching this positive preschooler show.<\/p>\n

2. Super Why<\/strong>\u00a0(PBS Kids<\/a>,\u00a0Kids CBC<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s great:<\/strong>\u00a0A literary enthusiast, I absolutely love this show. In each episode, 4 fairytale friends go on magical adventures and turn into literary-powered superheroes trying to solve a problem in Storybook Village (how cute is that?). This show promotes key literacy skills like spelling, sounding out letters, identifying words and even some basic reading skills.\u00a0It also teaches lessons in friendship, teamwork and respect\u00a0and promotes imaginary play.\u00a0\u201cSuper Why\u201d is interactive, engaging and entertaining, a must for your preschoolers TV show roster.<\/p>\n

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1. Sesame Street<\/strong>\u00a0(PBS Kids<\/a>,\u00a0Treehouse TV<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s great:<\/strong>\u00a0Who didn\u2019t grow up watching \u201cSesame Street\u201d? A long time favourite of children and adults, the PBS classic promotes preschool education\u00a0at its best with relate-able, lovable characters who are so entertaining, kids don\u2019t even know they are learning. And I am not alone in my belief that \u201cSesame Street\u201d has some long term benefits. A study out of the\u00a0University of Maryland<\/a>\u00a0found that the show delivered educational benefits to millions of American children, even benefits as powerful as the ones children get from going to preschool itself! This holds especially true to kids from\u00a0lower socio-economic regions. For over 5 decades, \u201cSesame Street\u201d has been delighting kids from around the globe with Big Bird leading a cast of colourful characters that teach children literacy and numeracy skills.\u00a0My daughters also\u00a0love the various Sesame Street apps for iPad that focus on the alphabet and counting.<\/p>\n

Honourable mentions go out to a few classic shows that I grew up with such as the CBC\u2019s \u201cMr. Dressup\u201d, \u201cReading Rainbow\u201d, \u201cMr. Roger\u2019s Neighbourhood\u201d, \u201cToday\u2019s Special\u201d, \u201cThe Polka Dot Door\u201d and \u201cBill Nye the Science Guy\u201d. Current shows like \u201cPeg + Cat\u201d, \u201cWord World\u201d, \u201cWild Kratts\u201d, \u201cWallykazam\u201d and “StoryBots” should get a shout-out too!<\/p>\n

What are your kids watching? The next time your kids sit down in front of the tube, take a closer\u00a0look at the content of your children\u2019s favourite shows.<\/p>\n

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