The 7 Best Kids' Shows on Netflix
Tired of your kid begging for the same show day after day? Introduce them to something new that will entertain both of you! Netflix has upped their game this year when it comes to kids programming, so give it a whirl and let us know if your favorite show didn’t make the list! All of the following shows are rated ages 3 and up.
ASK THE STORYBOTS
_Ask the Storybots takes kids on an adventure to answer a “big question.” The Storybots will explore through music videos, songs, letter rhyming, and field trips as they discover more about the theme of the episode. This show is fun and charming for kids and parents!
CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG
_Clifford the Big Red Dog is a classic that is packed with personable characters and positive educational lessons. Parents who remember him from their own childhoods will love introducing this magical pet to their kids!
DRAGON TALES
_When the kids in Dragon Tales head to Dragon Land, they go on all sorts of adventures. Imaginative kids will love this magical show! It’s positive and entertaining, centering around themes like making the best of a situation, helping others, and dealing with bullies.
PUFFIN ROCK
_Puffin Rock introduces kids to basic scientific concepts as the characters explore their island home. They’ll learn many things about animals including differences between species, behavior, diet, and habitat, to name a few. In addition to science, kids will be presented with examples of loving family relationships between characters and loyal friends.
SUPER WHY!
_Super WHY focuses on building literacy skills, teaching lessons in word and letter identification as well as respect, teamwork, and friendship. The episodes begin by calling all Super Readers to gather in the Book Club to help solve a problem. The group then travels through a classic storybook where the team encounters problems and helps the characters.
BEAT BUGS
_Want to pass on your love for the Beatles? Beat Bugs incorporates classic Beatles songs performed by current artists seamlessly into the dialogue, making this show feel like a preschool musical. The stories center around the young bug characters working together to solve their troubles regarding friendship, problem-solving, and encountering new things.
OCTONAUTS
_Octonauts is set in an Octopod in the ocean, encouraging kids’ curiosity about the deep sea and introducing them to sea creatures! Kids will learn fun facts through stories and songs, and observe themes of cooperation, helping others, and friendship.
Rachel Mast is a Chicago-based childcare professional and community manager at ClassCrasher. In her other life, she’s a freelance opera singer, herb garden enthusiast, and chocolate chip cookie baker. See more from ClassCrasher on Facebook and Instagram
