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Shows and video

Short films, classroom videos and movement breaks. Worth picking with a child rather than leaving on in the background.

Shows and video 8

  • PBS KIDS

    Games, videos and activities starring the public-television children's programmes, with a free website and apps.

    Free games and videos

    2–5, 5–8 · games · shows · website · app

  • Sesame Street

    Games, videos and printables from Sesame Workshop, aimed at preschool children and the grown-ups with them.

    2–5 · shows · games · preschool · website · app

  • TED-Ed

    Short, animated lessons on almost any curiosity, with questions and, often, a chance to go deeper. Free to watch.

    Free to watch

    8–12, 12–16 · video · lessons · website

  • Cosmic Kids Yoga

    Story-led yoga and mindfulness sessions for children, with a YouTube library and a paid app for the full catalogue.

    2–5, 5–8, 8–12 · movement · video · app · website

  • GoNoodle

    Short movement, breathing and focus videos used as classroom brain breaks, with a free set and a paid family or school plan.

    5–8, 8–12 · movement · video · classroom · website

  • CBeebies

    The BBC's channel and site for preschool children, with programmes, games and songs, free to use in the UK and, for many titles, beyond.

    Free to watch

    2–5, 5–8 · shows · games · preschool · website

  • BrainPOP

    Animated curriculum videos and quizzes used in many schools. A school or family subscription opens the library.

    8–12, 12–16 · video · lessons · website

  • BrainPOP Jr

    The same idea as BrainPOP, written and drawn for younger primary children.

    5–8 · video · lessons · website

Other subjects

Reading and writingMathsScience and natureCoding and computingArts and musicLanguagesHistory and the worldTyping and study skillsFor parents and teachers

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