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Educational YouTube channels for kids, compared by age

Compare science, history, explanation, and educational YouTube channels using age-specific scores, sampled videos, and parent guidance. Scores below default to ages 8–10; use the filters to compare another age group.

How to use this guide

Educational value starts the search, evidence finishes it

  • A channel can teach useful ideas and still include intensity, mature topics, sponsorships, or language a parent wants to understand.
  • The directory identifies science and education channels, then shows the same age-specific concern scores used across every creator assessment.
  • Use the full guide to review the sample rather than assuming that an educational label makes every upload a fit.
210 published guides

Science & education for ages 8–10

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98/100ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs@chuchutvArt & makingEarly learning

ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs scores 98 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
98/100GenerationGenius@generationgeniusScience & education

GenerationGenius scores 98 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
98/100Hopscotch Songs@hopscotchsongsScience & education

Hopscotch Songs scores 98 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
98/100Khan Academy@khanacademyScience & education

Khan Academy scores 98 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern.

6 videos reviewed
98/100KQED SCIENCE@kqedscienceScience & education

KQED SCIENCE scores 98 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
98/100Ruby Granger@rubygranger8Science & education

Ruby Granger scores 98 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
98/100Science Max - Scholastic@sciencemaxScience & education

Science Max - Scholastic scores 98 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
98/100SciShow Kids@scishowkidsScience & education

SciShow Kids scores 98 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
98/100Sesame Street@sesamestreetScience & education

Sesame Street scores 98 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
98/100The Singing Walrus - English Songs For Kids@thesingingwalrusEarly learningFamily entertainment

The Singing Walrus - English Songs For Kids scores 98 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
98/100Zam Bam@zaminationAnimation & comedyScience & education

Zam Bam scores 98 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was creativity, imagination, or constructive problem-solving appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
98/100Schmidt Ocean Institute@schmidtoceanScience & education

Schmidt Ocean Institute scores 98 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
98/100Gracie's Corner@graciescornerFamily entertainmentScience & education

Gracie's Corner scores 98 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

12 videos reviewed
98/100kiddies tv@kiddiestvEarly learningScience & education

kiddies tv scores 98 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
97/100BabyBus - Preschool Songs & Learning Cartoons@babybusEarly learningScience & education

BabyBus - Preschool Songs & Learning Cartoons scores 97 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
97/100Crash Course Kids@crashcoursekidsScience & education

Crash Course Kids scores 97 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
97/100Deep Look@kqeddeeplookScience & education

Deep Look scores 97 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
97/100Free School@freeschoolArt & makingScience & education

Free School scores 97 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
97/100Insider Science@insiderscienceScience & education

Insider Science scores 97 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
97/100J House Vlogs@jhousevlogsFamily entertainmentScience & education

J House Vlogs scores 97 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was kindness, empathy, or supportive relationships appear in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
97/100OceanX@oceanxScience & education

OceanX scores 97 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
97/100PBS Eons@eonsScience & education

PBS Eons scores 97 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed
97/100PBS KIDS@pbskidsScience & education

PBS KIDS scores 97 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was kindness, empathy, or supportive relationships appear in multiple sampled videos.

12 videos reviewed
97/100Peekaboo Kidz@peekaboo_kidzFamily entertainmentScience & education

Peekaboo Kidz scores 97 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a high score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with relatively few observed concerns. The sampled videos did not show a recurring high-concern pattern. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed