Educational TV Shows for Kids

Last updated: June 10, 2026

If you like your kids to learn a thing or two during their time in front of the TV, then be sure to check out our favorite educational TV shows. From preschool programs to improve reading readiness to shows for your avid STEM fan, this list is full of age-appropriate options that help make TV time count. With classics like Sesame Street to newer favorites like Sid the Science Kid, there's no shortage of smart -- and fun -- shows out there for kids. And great shows like Breakthrough and First Life provide plenty to watch for tweens and teens. So check out these picks, and learn a few things while you're at it.

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Bea's Block TV: Block friends Bea, Lexie and Ty stand in a line outside the treehouse that hosts the Kindness Club.

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Bea's Block

age 2+

Neighborly kindness, empathy shine in fab preschool series.

Max Kids' Animation (2024)

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Ms. Rachel TV: Ms. Rachel has her hands on her face and an open mouth as she stares excitedly into the camera, in front of a multi-colored background.

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Ms. Rachel

age 2+

Outstanding musical shorts show kids the fun of learning.

Netflix Educational (2025)

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My Sesame Street Friends My Abby TV: Abby is in a colorful dress, with her arms wide open, a magic wand in hand, against a bright background.

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My Sesame Street Friends: My Abby

age 2+

Curated compilation presents careers and problem-solving.

Netflix Kids' Animation (2026)

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Sesame Street

age 2+

Classic show endures changes, but learning content remains.

PBS , Max Educational (1969)

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Team Zenko Go

age 2+

Fab superhero role models use powers for good deeds.

Netflix Educational (2022)

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Ada Twist, Scientist

age 3+

Fun series sparks preschoolers' interest in science.

Netflix Educational (2021)

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Alma's Way

age 3+

Sweet show celebrates Puerto Rican culture, problem solving.

PBS Kids Educational (2021)

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Ask the Storybots

age 3+

Kids' big questions get answered by friendly, funny bots.

Netflix Kids' Animation (2016)

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Blue's Clues & You!

age 3+

Engaging reboot teaches preschoolers prereading skills.

Nickelodeon Kids' Animation (2019)

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Bubble Guppies

age 3+

Cheerful aqua tots teach kids good social lessons.

Nickelodeon Kids' Animation (2011)

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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

age 3+

Excellent lessons from Mister Rogers' next generation.

PBS Kids Educational (2012)

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Dinosaur Train

age 3+

Young dino's travels teach kids about science and diversity.

PBS Educational (2009)

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Milo TV Show Poster: A black cartoon cat smiles to camera

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Milo

age 3+

Sweet and simple stories explore all kinds of jobs.

PBS Kids Educational (2024)

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Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

age 3+

Classic series gently promotes social skills, imagination.

PBS Educational (1968)

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Peep and the Big Wide World

age 3+

Preschoolers learn science with a pinch of humor.

Discovery Kids , PBS Kids Kids' Animation (2004)

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Peg + Cat

age 3+

Spunky girl's math skills solve problems, teach lessons.

PBS Kids Kids' Animation (2013)

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Phoebe & Jay TV: Jay and Phoebe are embraced by Grandma Annie and Dad in a solid blue background.

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Phoebe & Jay

age 3+

Fantastic literacy lessons, warm family vibes in fab series.

PBS Kids Kids' Animation (2026)

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Reading Rainbow TV show poster: Diagonal stripes different colors with the title in red in the middle, against a blue background.

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Reading Rainbow

age 3+

Series revival has renewed energy, same passion for books.

YouTube Educational (2025)

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Super WHY!

age 3+

Young heroes' adventures build reading skills.

PBS Kids Educational (2007)

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Team Umizoomi

age 3+

Super team teaches preschoolers real-life math applications.

Nick Jr. Kids' Animation (2010)

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