When it comes to screen time, there are a zillion options for kids easily available at the tap of a fingertip. Now, watching too much screen is not very healthy for kids, but watching rubbish on screen can do more damage than that. So how do the parents separate the wheat from the chaff?
Well, here are some shows that come under the category of STEM, STEAM, and History. We’ve picked a few so that screen time is a bit more productive!
Julie’s greenroom
Julie Andrews plays the role of a studio owner with puppets and teaches kids all about creating stage shows. Kids learn a lot of theatre vocabulary like stage, lights, props, CenterStage and more. It’s a great show to teach really young kids about performance art. Presently this show is on Netflix, Amazon and Googleplay and is for the age group 4 years and above.
Baymax
Baymax is a chubby, cuddly robot who helps people stay healthy. The episodes are created to encourage healthy and responsible living in children. This show is on Disney+ and is for the ages group 5 years and above.
Brainchild
This is a science inspired show that uses science experiments to teaches various concepts. The topics covered include social media, space, marine life, human brain and more. This show is presently on Netflix and is for the age group 7 years and above.
Ask the Storybots
This show is friendly, funny, cartoony, and sensible. It features a bunch of colourful robots who try to find the answer to a big question. Within the show kids are introduced to various places, and learn a lot of things first hand. The show is on Netflix and for the age groups 3 years and above.
Doc McStuffins
The show is amazing in reinforcing a positive attitude while constantly pursuing critical thinking. The Doctor who’s the main character is always trying to heal various toys despite any challenges that come on the way. Kids, actually may lose the fear of a doctor visit after watching this show. This show is great for teaching life lessons to kids. It is available on Disney+ and is for the age group 4 years and above.