Parents' Guide to

Space Racers

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 5+

Engaging, fun space and science show is NASA-approved.

TV PBS Kids. Online Kids' Animation 2014
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What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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age 2+

Based on 1 parent review

Thisisaelaine
Thisisaelaine Adult
September 26, 2020
age 2+

So sweet, fun, and educational

My son started watching this just before he turned 2 and enjoyed it from the first minute. He already adored airplanes and "space planes" before the show, so that likely factored in. Even for a kiddo who doesn't talk about aircraft all day, this show is friendly, engaging, and smart. The dialogue is fun for a small child and they have something positive to say much of the time. They talk about science a ton and I've learned a lot, too! I want him to watch this show until he's at least 16...

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What's the Story?

The animated series SPACE RACERS features a gang of rocket cadets blasting off to learn about the universe. Robyn, Hawk, and Space Race leader Eagle are great friends who love adventure, and take every opportunity to go on missions and explore the solar system. Starling, the littlest rocket, tries to keep up with the big wings. From investigating different planets, to finding their way home after flying into a solar storm, they enjoy every moment discovering what lies beyond Stardust Bay Academy.

Is It Any Good?

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Thanks to some fun storylines and colorful graphics, the engaging series teaches about space and related themes with stories that easily appeal to most preschoolers. There are also lots of teachable moments that focus on values like team work, cooperation, and being safe.

With the help of NASA, Space Racers is also scientifically accurate. Astronauts even make appearances to help explain things, too. But it avoids being too cerebral by offering these explanations throughout each fantastic adventure; kids will definitely learn while enjoying every mission.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about teaching children about the sciences. Why is science important? What are the the benefits of making science (and all education) entertaining?

  • If you could go to space, what kinds of things would you want to explore? A planet? The sun? A star?

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