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By Ashley Moulton
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Great STEM series inspires kid scientists to wonder.
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Emily's Wonder Lab
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Based on 19 parent reviews
Parents say that the show is excellent for sparking children's interest in science, with many reviews highlighting its engaging host and accessible experiments that prompt kids to explore further. However, some concerns were raised about the safety of certain activities showcased in episodes, making it a mixed experience for some parents.
- exciting experiments
- engaging host
- safety concerns
- age appropriate content
- scientific curiosity
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 1 kid review
What's the Story?
Science expert Emily Calandrelli hosts EMILY'S WONDER LAB along with six kid scientists. Each episode focuses on a theme, like "florescence" or "non-Newtonian fluids." Emily explains the theme and does a demonstration of an experiment to illustrate the concept. Then the kid scientists get to have fun with the concept by having a dance party on a pool of Oobleck or covering themselves in glow-in-the-dark paint. Each 15-minute episode ends with Emily demonstrating an experiment that kid viewers can do at home (with their grown-up assistant's help, of course!).
Is It Any Good?
Emily is the science teacher we all wish we had as young kids. Her enthusiasm for helping kids understand STEM topics is infectious, and she explains concepts in a way that kids will understand without talking down to them. The kid scientists are super curious and excited about science. They also model that it's OK to make an incorrect hypothesis, because that's how scientists learn. Kids will love watching the really fun experiment demonstrations and will enjoy the kid scientists' silliness. The at-home experiments seem easily doable with grown-up helpers, but parents should note that many require supplies that you probably won't have lying around at home. Emily's Wonder Lab is an excellent way to get kids interested in science!
Talk to Your Kids About ...
What did you learn from Emily's Wonder Lab? Should we try one of Miss Emily's experiments?
The kid scientists on the show are very curious. Did watching the show make you curious to learn more about something? How can we make an experiment to learn more about it?
Families can talk about different ways to learn about science. How can TV shows inspire you to do things in real life?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 25, 2020
- Cast : Emily Calandrelli
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : STEM
- Character Strengths : Curiosity
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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