15 BEST History Channels on YouTube for Kids!

April 9, 2023 Leave a Comment

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BEST History YouTube Channels for Kids!

I’m always searching for ways to supplement my kids’ education. One of the most amazing aspects of teaching them is that I’m always learning! I get excited when we find material to enjoy together. History is one of those subjects that our family is very passionate about and that we can’t get enough of.

Fortunately for us, there are channels on YouTube with dedicated historians and educators, creating incredible content for us to enjoy, all a few clicks away!

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Filed Under: American History, European History, History, U.S. State History, Videos

The 10 Best Science Channels for Kids on YouTube

March 29, 2021 Leave a Comment

I’ll admit I’ve had a love/hate relationship with YouTube, especially when my kids were in their elementary years. It just seemed to require more policing and filtering than I felt it was worth, so we limited it. Now that they are a bit older, and the platform has evolved some, I feel a bit better about allowing access to specific channels whose content is appropriate, especially in the realm of educational videos. There is an actual gold mine of incredible educational content! We really love supplementing our lessons with these videos, especially for things like history and science. I love it when we can immerse ourselves in a particular interest or topic and make it come to life!

Videos are an excellent way to learn more about science topics. There are times when I’d really rather not explode chemicals in my house, or dissect frogs in my kitchen, thank you very much. Check out this great list of science experiments for kids on YouTube! Many of the experiments here have step-by-step breakdowns so you can replicate them if you’d like to, or just watch and learn! But exposure to quality content like this doesn’t have to be limited to experiments! We’ve done the research for you and compiled a list of the top 10 science channels for kids on YouTube!

1. The Dr. Binocs Show

Dr. Binocs from Peekaboo Kidz offers a variety of educational content geared towards younger learners.  The videos are colorful and animated.  Each video is relatively short making them easy additions to your existing lessons.  There are many videos on illnesses and other health-related content

2. Homeschoool Pop

This channel is great! It has a large variety of videos, covering content from many subjects, not just science. Just use the search to help find what you need and enjoy!

3. David Newman Channel

David Newman has videos with easy-to-learn songs & lyrics to teach educational standards. I love using songs to teach concepts because the kids catch on and learn it before they even realize they do!

4. Happy Learning

The Happy Learning channel has Great educational videos all mostly five minutes or less! There is also a Happy Learning Espanol channel. The videos are geared towards little learners and are often slow-paced enough to really give students a chance to absorb the content while also quick enough to keep them engaged.

5. Best of Science

Best Of Science is a fun science channel with content that covers a wide variety of science topics: physics, space, nature, chemistry, and more.

6. SciShow Kids

SciSchow Kids explains many science topics for kids. Their original videos explore many of the topics the kids are interested in, like paper snowflakes and oobleck. Their partner channel, SciShow, also offers many different videos you might find useful for your learning time, though keep in mind that this channel is not geared towards kids, so preview videos for relevance and appropriateness before showing.

7. Free School

Free School is another fantastic collection of videos. They are not all science-related, but a quick search will find you a variety of science content. Definitely a great channel to supplement your homeschool lessons!

8. Fun Science Demos

Fun Science Demos offers videos with a focus on demonstrations to teach the content. Often, science experiments are confused with demonstrations, and these videos do a tremendous job showing demonstrations in action.  They have videos for physical science: matter, force and motion, energy, sound, and light. Earth and space science topics include weather, rocks, solar system, water cycles. And life science videos about things like habitats, life cycles, the human body.

9. asapScience

The asapScience channel uses drawings to explain various interesting topics from a scientific point of view. The topics they cover are questions people have always been asking or things you never thought about before, like: “How old are a person’s ears?” “Can video games make you smarter?” “Can you be scared to death?”
Most topics are kids safe but the channel is not specifically limited to child-friendly content so some parental oversight is necessary.

10. Minute Physics

Minute Physics videos explain science in a similar style as asapScience, but all topics are around physics. You will find topics like: “What is gravity?” “Is it better to walk or run in the rain?” “How is an airplane made?” This channel does a really good job explaining topics in a simple way, so it’s a great learning tool for kids of all ages.

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The 20 Best Schoolhouse Rock Videos!

June 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Remember these gems? I loved this show when I was a kid. I remember watching them on Saturday morning, back when Saturday morning cartoons were a thing! The fun animated shorts set to fun music taught lasting lessons that I can still recall today!

Schoolhouse Rock! aired for the first time back in 1973 with a mission to provide educational entertainment to kids. The 64 videos cover topics like grammar, civics, science, economics, history, and mathematics. The animated show has even won 3 Emmy awards!

I’m Just a Bill 

This might be the most popular Schoolhouse Rock! of them all. Learn all about Bill, who wants more than anything to be signed into a Law. But that process is long and can get complicated!

Conjunction Junction

Another classic! Watch this conductor use conjunctions to join words and phrases together. And good luck getting that song out of your head!

 

Electricity

Learn all about different forms of electricity in this catchy tune that’s sure to have you humming along!

3 is a Magic Number

Multiples of 3 never sounded so good!

The Preamble

The Preamble to the Constitution, set to music!

Verb! 

That’s what’s happening! What a fun way to explore action words.

Tea Party – No More Kings

See what the Boston Tea Party, taxation without representation, and the start of America’s independence in this fun little ditty.

Multiplication Rock

Some genius put together a compilation of all the multiplication cartoon and they’re all right here in this delightful video! Learn about why zero is a hero, and how Noah used multiplication to count the animals on his ark. This one is an entertaining, educational treasure!

The Great American Melting Pot

This beautiful tribute to all the different people that immigrated to America is just as relevant today as it was in the early 70’s

Interjections

Reginald, Geraldine, and Geraldo teach us all about interjections through their respective hijinks. Hooray!

America! The Shot Heard ‘Round the World

The start of the American Revolution is a common story but you’ve never seen it like this!

Interplanet Janet

Interplanet Janet shows you all around the solar system, the sun, the planets, and their moons. Wow your kids by explaining that once upon a time, Pluto was a planet! Ah, simpler times.

Rufus Xavier Sasparilla – Pronouns

Rufus and his sister Rafaella have long names and a knack for getting animals to follow them home. Thankfully for the narrator, pronouns come to the rescue!

Unpack Your Adjectives

Unpack all your describing words in this cute little story about camping.

Ready or Not, Here I Come! (Fives)

Learning to count by five has never sounded so good! Ready or not, here come fives!

Lolly, Lolly, Lolly, Get Your Adverbs Here! 

Get your adverbs here for all your writing and reading needs!

Them Not So Dry Bones

Don’t be afraid, but right now, there’s a skeleton locked up inside of you! This is a great way to learn the names of our bones and how they work in our bodies!

Three Branches of Government

Learn all about the branches of our government through the lens of a circus. Quite appropriate if you ask me!

The Tale of Mr. Morton

Mr. Morton is the subject of the sentence and he helps you understand sentence structures!

A Victim of Gravity

He’s got the blues because gravity is keeping him down!

You can purchase this limited edition here to have all the time.

Seasons 1,2, and 3 are available on for purchase on YouTube. So you can walk down memory lane, and introduce your little learners to these concepts with fun and endearing characters and songs.

Schoolhouse Rock! Season 1       Schoolhouse Rock! Season 2       Schoolhouse Rock! Season 3

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Free Art Lessons on YouTube

April 29, 2020 Leave a Comment

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I don’t know about you but I struggle with teaching art. Even art history is a tough one for me! I can barely draw stick figures and have next to no interest in techniques or movements. I know Da Vinci, Monet, Van Gogh, and Kahlo. But even then, I could only provide a vague description of their absolute MOST famous works. Art is not my forte and teaching it has proven difficult over the years until I found some great co-ops in my area. But when those aren’t available, we get stuck in the same old art rut! Luckily for me, there are some phenomenally talented art lovers and teachers who have provided a wealth of incredible art lessons for free on YouTube! Here are just a few of our favorites.

Online Painting Lessons

Bob Ross the Joy of Painting gets the honorary first place on this list because I am writing the list and I am shamelessly biased. The stress-relieving art teacher who started it all is ideal instruction for middle schoolers on up. His painting series is also available on Netflix and I may or may not use it to fall asleep sometimes.

Createful Kids is a mom and child-friendly account with tons of tutorials on painting and some drawing. The follow-along instruction style is little kid-friendly and there are even videos to highlight some famous artists.

The Art Sherpa is an acrylic painting channel for intermediate level artists. Probably best for middle school and high school this channel features a detailed and well explained follow-along style.

Wecreate Lessons is a channel for younger kids such as preschool and lower elementary ages. It contains simple artwork in an easy-paced, follow-along style that’s ideal for little artists.

Online Drawing Lessons

DrawingWiffWaffles is a creative account full of fun, follow-along videos of drawing with pens, markers, and sketching. It’s geared toward upper middle school to high school level and ability.

Sinix Design is a digital artist who shares technical drawings in how-to videos with quick-moving follow-along instructions. With detailed videos for drawing tricky things like body parts, this channel is great for high school-aged kids who want to get serious and improve their drawing skills.

Art for Kids Hub is the perfect family-friendly art account for elementary and middle school. You can follow right along to draw your favorite characters and animals.

Disney Parks Animation Academy has step-by-step, how-to tutorials on all your favorite characters. These lessons are great for middle schoolers and up.

Online Art History

Free School has many interesting videos on almost all subjects. You can check out their history videos here!  They feature a series of videos about major artists giving short biographies.

Online Craft Videos

Crafts are amazing for the creatively challenged, like myself because crafts count as art! And it just feels so good to create things!
5-Minute Crafts Kids channel contains hundreds of super cute craft ideas for your family. These are not follow-along videos, but they are designed for you to explain the craft and do it together as a project.

Easy Kids Craft is a fun follow-along channel that uses only construction paper and glue for all their crafts. Perfect for elementary-aged kids or when you need a craft idea for a science or history project.

Craft Factory is a fun channel with projects that are a bit more advanced than just construction paper but are perfect for families who love hands-on learning.

Art plays a pivotal role in the development of the young brain. The more art we expose our little learners to, the richer their learning environment will be! Happy learning!

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Top 10 science experiments for kids on YouTube!

April 25, 2020 Leave a Comment

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I love the flexibility to teach my kids in non-conventional ways. Sometimes that means “going” on virtual train rides. Sometimes it meansYouTube history lessons! We are constantly on the hunt for different ways to introduce or reinforce concepts and information. So I’m really excited about this particular collection of really cool science videos! There are so many experiment ideas for you to try with your kids, using mostly everyday items from your pantry or garage. Plus, they are fun to watch!

Safety Disclaimer: We have selected experiment videos that are kid-friendly, but some of the other content on the channels mentioned may not be child-appropriate, or safe enough to do in your home. So, as with all content on YouTube, adult supervision is recommended.

1. Twenty-five COOLEST Science Experiments You Can Do at Home by Spacebound

From crystal egg geodes to “fairy jars” made from glow sticks and glitter, this collection of experiments is neatly condensed to one video and will definitely give your little scientists plenty of cool ideas to try at home!

2. Thirty-one Simple Experiments by 5-Minute Crafts

5-minute crafts is a fantastic channel, chock full of super interesting and fun things to do, using everyday items you already have lying around. This video gives you 31 different experiment ideas and it’s just fun to watch!

3.  Easy Experiments You Can Try at Home by 5-Minute Crafts Family

In the same vein as #2, this video has fun things to try, using everyday items that are easy to find. It’s sure to give your family some great ideas!

4. Sesame Street Science by 5 Facts

5 Facts channel is a really neat channel with videos about science, history and pop culture, all made to be funny and engaging to young viewers. Their sesame Street Science videos have gems like 5 Fun Science Experiments for Kids with Grover, and 5 Hidden Worlds Revealed Under a Microscope

5. Five Mind-Blowing Food Science Experiments to do in the Kitchen by The Dad Lab

The Dad Lab is another great find! The entire channel is full of fun experiments and tricks to do with kids. I love kitchen experiments because clean-up is easy!

6. Thirty-three Science Experiments That Will Amaze You by 5-Minute Magic

Another fun collection of easy experiments to do with ’round the house items. You can even make your own magic sand in a cup!

7. Ten Easy Science Experiments That Will Amaze Kids by Raising Da Vinci

With another fun video full of easy, kitchen experiments Raising Da Vinci is another great source of kid-friendly content and fun things to learn.

8. Ten Amazing Science Tricks Using Liquid by Brasspup

Brasspup is a super interesting channel with all kinds of science-themed videos. Check out these cool videos with anamorphic illusions! I especially loved these 10 amazing science tricks using liquid!

9. Awesome Science Tricks Using Static by Brasspup

Another stand out video from Brasspup, this one is all about static electricity and all the fascinating ways you can use it!

10. Top 10 egg Tricks and Experiments by Mr. Hacker

There are so many cool videos featuring all kinds of neat experiments and tricks here. This video with fun balloon tricks is awesome. But the egg tricks video is extra exciting and fun to watch! Just don’t try that exploding eggshell trick in your kitchen!

Have fun with your rubber eggs and color-changing paper towels, and be safe!

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Virtual Train Rides! Enjoy scenic journeys through beautiful destinations from home!

April 24, 2020 Leave a Comment

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If you’re anything like me then you have a LONG list of places you’d love to see someday. Well, this may be the next best thing. You can now take virtual train rides through some of the world’s most beautiful places! Skip the packing, airports, and train fare,  and enjoy the views while you relax from the comfort of your couch.

1 Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Colorado

This 3 part tour takes guests over the three-foot-wide narrow-gauge heritage railroad as it travels the 45 miles from Durango to Silverton. Part one traverses the narrow ledge cut into a sheer cliff face above the Animas River. Part two takes you high into the Colorado mountains. And part three brings you to Silverton, with its quaint storefronts and old west charm.

2 Nordland Line, Norway

Journey to the Norweigian Arctic circle through a snowy wonderland on this 9 hour trip from Trondheim Fjord in Trondheim to the municipality of Fauske.

3 Bernina Railway, Switzerland to Italy

Enjoy the scenic views on the highest railway alpine crossing in Europe as you travel from  St. Moritz, Switzerland to Tirano, Italy on the picturesque,  high-mountain Bernina pass.

4 Belgrade-Bar Railway, Montenegro

Begin your journey in the town of Bar near the Adriatic Sea. 102 tunnels and 96 bridges later, you end in Bijelo Polje, but not before crossing the highest railway bridge in Europe!

5 Southwestern Railway, England

Enjoy the London skyline before moving into the vibrant, green countryside on this virtual trip aboard the London Underground, from London Waterloo station to Southampton Central station.

6 Wengernalp Railway, Switzerland

The stunning route from Lauterbrunnen to Kleine Scheidegg takes you passed pretty Swiss villages and tree-covered slopes as you virtually climb up into the mountains, eventually passing views of snow-covered mountains and deep valleys. Cue Sound of Music soundtrack!

7 Sarajevo–Ploče Railway, Bosnia and Herzegovina

You can explore the Balkan country of Bosnia and Herzegovina by train, thanks to this virtual train-cab video.  beginning your journey in Čapljina, you’ll dip into Croatia quickly before crossing back over the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina and ending on Sarajevo, the country’s capital.

8 North Wales Coastline, England to Wales

This virtual excursion begins in the city of Chester, England. You pass quickly over the border into Wales, where you can take in the lush countryside before hitting the coast.

9 Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, Colorado

Jump onboard North America’s highest train for this fast-motion virtual tour. The trip starts at the station in Manitou Springs and climbs the 14,115-foot peak in a matter of minutes.

10 Geibi Line to Fukuen Line, Japan

Traveling virtually from Hiroshima Station to Fuchū Station on the Geibi Line turned Fukuen Line, you will pass through the mountainous area of the Chūgoku region, so expect to see stunning bridges and long, dark tunnels cutting through mountains.

11 The Flåm Railway, Norway

This 12-mile route takes you from the end of Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the Sognefjord, up to the high mountains at Myrdal station. Along the way, you’ll pass waterfalls, deep ravines, snow-capped mountains, and high-altitude farms on what is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world.

Happy virtual trails!

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Greek Tales for Kids – Free Animated Videos that Teach Kids Greek Mythology!

March 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

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This is a super fun series that’s FREE for Amazon Prime members! Each of the six seasons has five episodes of famous Greek myths, like Pandora’s Box, as well as some of the lesser known stories, like the Augean Stables. These fantastic tales have been told for thousands of years, and now your family can enjoy them in this easy to follow series, full of monsters, magic, and adventure.

Head over to Amazon here to watch the series!

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“How To Draw”: You Tube Art Lessons

August 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

FREE "How To Draw": You Tube Art Lessons for kids! #homeschool

Do you have a budding artist in your home or want your kiddos to learn how to draw well?  If so you will definitely want to check out the fabulous Learn to Draw Youtube Art Lessons.  There are many different videos showing how to draw specific items such as “How to Draw a Cupcake”, “How to draw a Cactus”, “How to Draw a Pineapple”, and much much more.  Check out this Free How To Draw a Rose” Video below, and head over to the How To Draw YouTube Channel for more.

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The Learning YouTube Channel: Socratica

August 2, 2017 Leave a Comment

Free Learning Videos on All Subjects with Socratica!

If your students learn well using videos then you will definitely want to check out the Socratica YouTube Channel!  According to Socratica, they are a YouTube Channel for those who would like to learn. Some of the video topics you will find are Chemistry, Phython Programming, Study Tips, Algebra, Astronomy and much more.

Take a look at their introductory video:

PLUS…Don’t miss their OTHER channel – Socratica for Kids!  It includes science, math, language arts and more videos for younger kiddos.  Here’s an example:

Don’t miss all the FREE Homeschool YouTube and Video Resources found HERE.

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You Tube Learning Channel: Cool School

July 13, 2017 Leave a Comment

Check out this Super Fun AND Educational YouTube Channel called Cool School!

I have a love/hate relationship with You Tube. There is so much great content on there for learning and information.  If there is something you want to learn about you can usually find it on You Tube.  However, there is also a lot of junk on YouTube, and it’s sometimes difficult to weed it out.  This is why I wanted to share with you guys this WONDERFUL free resource I found called Cool School.  It is a YouTube channel created by a teacher which has all kinds of wonderful stories and learning videos.

Head over HERE to check out the Cool School You Tube Channel.  It is geared for kids in lower elementary, and includes features such as storytime, nursery rhymes, craft instructions, games, and much more!

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