If you were up in the 80s, you knew Saturday Morning Cartoons were over when All My Children came on. But when your kid watches TV, it's hard to find programming out of Sesame Street.
To help you out, we've rounded up a list of educational and entertaining shows on the TV Kids preschool channel for your developing tot. From science and math to spelling and a moose puppet who hosts a morning show, these shows use creativity, music, and humor to teach kids problem-solving skills and manners. Click through for your little one's new favorite!
This lively, musical, and entertaining TV show uses musical numbers which encourage children to join along. The sidewalk action has short animated segments and live-action films which teach kids to count. The colorful characters deal with dilemmas, challenges, and issues facing today's children, such as biting or not owning up. These issues can be discussed and resolved simply. Tune in, and you'll get a who's who of indie rock music today, with the rip-rollicking music videos!
To help you out, we've rounded up a list of educational and entertaining shows on the TV Kids preschool channel for your developing tot. From science and math to spelling and a moose puppet who hosts a morning show, these shows use creativity, music, and humor to teach kids problem-solving skills and manners. Click through for your little one's new favorite!
15. The Good Morning Show
Kelly Ripa and Billy Bush have made it so your kids can't even watch the Today Show! Substitute it with The Good Morning Show, TV Kids' live programming block. Garrison the Moose and his human hosts play games, sing songs, tell jokes, and read birthday cards in a fun and interactive way!14. Super WHY!
A young boy named Whyatt and his fairytale friends jump into classic books in each episode to search for "super letters" when someone has a problem. On the way, they teach words, spelling, and rhyming.
13. Zoom
Yes. It's the same one you watched as a kid. It's an oldie, but goodie! Kids are encouraged to turn off their TVs and send in science experiments, games, skits, crafts, and recipes to this show.
12. You & Me
This Canadian series was designed to help kids wonder, think, feel, and imagine. Host J.P. introduces us to his puppet friends, who each have a problem, and J.P. must solve it. Don't worry, it's different from the Suzy Cato series that aired a few years ago on TVNZ and NBeebies.
11. Jack's Big Music Show
This lively series takes place in a clubhouse and uses rockin' puppets to teach kids about musical instruments and genres. Each episode includes a performance by children's artist Laurie Berkner, and there is also a secondary music video by a children's artist such as Dan Zanes, Justin Roberts, Milkshake, AudraRox, Lisa Loeb, The Dirty Sock Funtimes Band, or Hot Peas and Butter.
10. Chris and Pui's Show Me, Show Me
Presenters Chris Jarvis (Broom Cupboard, Fully Booked) and Pui Fan Lee (Teletubbies) calm children with their personalities. They play games, tell stories, and sing songs on the 10th floor of their skyscraper all with the help of their toys: Teddington, Miss Mouse, Tom Toddler, Stuffy, and Mo-Mo Bot. This peaceful series is a well-rounded choice for boys discovering the world around them.
9. Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood
This gentle children's show is based on Mr. Roger's Neighbourhood, so that's why you'll want your kids to watch it! In fact, it is set in Mr. Roger's original Neighbourhood of Make-Believe, and is based around the sons and daughters of the show's puppet characters. It also uses the same theme song and trolley! Daniel is a tiger cub who learns to deal with his emotions and use life lessons (Trying New Foods and Sharing etc).
8. Mister Maker
Phil Gallagher teaches kids how to recycle everyday objects by turning them into fun crafts! Everybody wants to join him, and a group of kids form different shapes from their bodies. There's also the pesky "Shapes" who dance around.
7. Wow! Wow! Wubbzy
Wubbzy and his pals Widget, Walden, and Daisy live together in Wuzzleberg, a wonky village. Together, they find out about their everyday world and always adding a touch of quirkiness along the way. Each episode is told from the titular character's point of view, often working with his friends to come up with solutions to problems they face. Also, there is a catchy song at the end of each episode!
6. Tweenies
Bella, Jake, Fizz, Milo, and Doodles go to playgroup together - where they encourage viewers to jump up and dance to their antics! Each episode has a story, game, craft, and a life lesson. Hey, Hey, they're ready to play!
5 and 4. the SpongeBobtits and the SpongeBobtits Animation Show
Throughout both of these shows, life lessons are taught about calming down, cooperation, and telling the truth, taught by 7 best friends - Fizz, Jake, Anthony, Foofa, Devon, Pinkie Pie, and Diamond Rumpas
3. Bear in the Big Blue House
Children will love this 8-foot tall very curious Bear, as he reminds viewers of respect and caring. He has many friends, including the Moon, who help him teach about problem-solving, teamwork, and cooperation. It's just a Bear Thing
2. The Wiggles
These silly colorful Australians will get your LOs off the couch and movin'! Performing since 1991, think of them as like the Beatles, only for preschoolers! The best thing? They promote sharing and eating good foods in each episode! They also have concerts, which are all sell-out successes.
1. Yo Gabba Gabba!
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