The summer kids’ blockbuster rush is finally over — or maybe you’re just over it. That’s a shame, because your kid still needs quality screen-based edutainment. Turn to the person (or platform) that knows your family best: Netflix. Netflix Originals has quietly been adding a ton of new programming specifically for those too young to watch Stranger Things. And Common Sense Media, arbiter for quality programming that’s worth the screen time minutes, has given these new shows a thumbs up. If they like familial underwater adventures, talking pigs, or the music of the Beatles, chances are they’ll find something binge-worthy — in moderation.
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The Deep
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Based on Tom Taylor’s graphic novel series, The Nektons, a family of undersea explorers, go on adventures, battle sea serpents, and explore long lost underwater cities. Think of it like The Life Aquatic meets Wild Kratts, but without all of that family drama subtext.
Ages: 7+
Justin Time GO!
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Justin and 2 friends only he can see (the best kind of friends) use their powerful imaginations to travel through time and around the world. They pick up lessons along the way that help them deal with day-to-day kid stuff — like being bullied for having imaginary friends.
Ages: 3+
Word Party
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The Jim Henson Company (which you know from The Muppet Show, and your preschooler knows from Dinosaur Train) has a new show that focuses on building vocabulary. In it, baby animals turn to the big kids (ie, your kid) with vocab questions that put them in the teacher’s seat. Did Baby Panda really deserve a C-?
Ages: 3+
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