{"id":104965,"date":"2025-05-29T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/?p=104965"},"modified":"2025-05-29T18:18:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T18:18:02","slug":"educational-youtube-channels-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/educational-youtube-channels-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Top educational YouTube channels for kids of all ages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As screen usage among children and teens <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/sites\/default\/files\/research\/report\/8-18-census-integrated-report-final-web_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">continues to increase<\/a>, YouTube remains one of the most popular sites among the youngest generations. According to a 2023 study by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/short-reads\/2023\/04\/24\/teens-and-social-media-key-findings-from-pew-research-center-surveys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pew Research Center<\/a>, YouTube is used by 95% of teens, making it the most commonly used form of social media. <\/p><p>If kids and teens are already spending so much time watching YouTube, can it also be used as an educational resource? A study on the effectiveness of YouTube as an online learning tool by the <a href=\"https:\/\/ejournal.undiksha.ac.id\/index.php\/JET\/article\/view\/33628\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Journal of Education Technology<\/a> suggests that YouTube can be a powerful educational tool &mdash; if used correctly. As pointed out in the study, &ldquo;The selection of videos presented on YouTube must be adjusted to the material, age and psychological development of students so that it makes it easier for students to understand the material presented on YouTube.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p><p>Ready to load up on educational YouTube channels that are appropriate for kids? Here is a collection of the most popular educational YouTube channels for kids of all ages, including toddlers, preschoolers, elementary-aged students, tweens and teens.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-custom-dynamic-list key-takeaways-block\"><h3>Key takeaways<\/h3><div class=\"key-takeaways-container\"><ul><li>YouTube is the most-used platform among teens and can be a powerful learning tool when used appropriately. <\/li><li>Educational channels offer age-specific content for kids from toddlers to teens. <\/li><li>With the right videos, screen time can support learning and development.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-educational-youtube-channels-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers\">Educational YouTube channels for toddlers and preschoolers<\/h2><p>Here, find some of the best YouTube channels for kids on the younger side. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Pinkfong <\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pete the Pteranodon @PinkfongDinosaurs | Dinosaurs Animation &amp; Song for Kids | Pinkfong Baby Shark\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MFKOQxIo5SE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Pinkfong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@Pinkfong<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 81.7 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 3.5k<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 2+&nbsp;<\/p><p>Pinkfong is well-known for their &ldquo;Baby Shark&rdquo; songs that kids just can&rsquo;t seem to get enough of. They also make educational videos using other animated characters to teach toddlers about things like dinosaurs, animals and vehicles.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Blippi&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blippi Learns Shapes at Ball N Bounce Indoor Playground! Educational Videos for Kids\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_f-v_4fMFN0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Blippi\">@Blip<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Blippi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pi<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 24.6 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 1.4K<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 4+ (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/tv-reviews\/blippi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Sense Media<\/a>)<\/p><p>Kids can follow along on Blippi&rsquo;s adventures while learning about the world around them and developing new vocabulary words. Blippi&rsquo;s friendly and engaging attitude makes kids excited about learning!&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Ms Rachel&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Baby Learning with Ms Rachel - Baby Songs, Speech, Sign Language for Babies - Baby Videos\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zmEv7vTOQGE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@msrachel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@msrachel<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 15 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 118<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 2+&nbsp;<\/p><p>Ms Rachel is a great educational screen-time option for little ones. Aimed at babies and toddlers, Ms Rachel uses music to encourage language development and teach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/14-preschool-activities-to-get-your-child-rea\/\">basic building blocks for preschool<\/a>, like colors and shapes.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Fizzy Fun House&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fizzy the Pet Vet Helps Birds Play With Colors | Explorative Videos For Kids\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xsykNlMQkZE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@FizzyFunHouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@FizzyFunHouse<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 3.6 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 98<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 2+<\/p><p>This YouTube channel uses puppets to help kids &ldquo;learn to play and play to learn.&rdquo; From shapes, colors and ABCs, Fizzy and friends help young children learn through imaginative play. Some videos even feature Paw Patrol characters to help engage kids!&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Alphablocks&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Awe Walk in Alphaland | Phonics For Kids - Learn To Read | @Alphablocks\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6sprx1qMQxc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@officialalphablocks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@officialalphablocks<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 3.1 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 1.7k<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 2+ (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/tv-reviews\/alphablocks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Sense Media<\/a>)<\/p><p>Alphablocks is a great channel for little ones just beginning to learn how to put letters together into words. Each letter is a character, and when they hold hands, they make a word, creating a fun way of learning important phonics skills at home.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Rock &lsquo;N Learn&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Learn English and Spanish Phrases | Find and Name Common Objects | Rock  'N Learn\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t1VhfRVr0UY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@rocknlearn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@rocknlearn<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 3.14 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 613<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 2+&nbsp;<\/p><p>Rock &lsquo;N Learn has a variety of educational YouTube kids videos, covering topics like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/math-activities-for-preschoolers\/\">math<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/science-activities-for-preschoolers\/\">science<\/a> and reading. They even have a language-learning series where kids can learn basic words and sentences in English and Spanish, promoting development of both languages.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. ABCmouse<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title='\"A Week Is Seven Days\" by ABCmouse.com' width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V1lm3u9cFEw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ABCmouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@ABCmouse<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 1.85 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 422<\/p><p><strong>Age: <\/strong>2+<\/p><p>ABCmouse.com has a website dedicated to educational games for preschoolers, and their YouTube channel offers great educational videos that use animated characters, songs and rhyming to teach basic preschool skills, like the days of the week.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-educational-youtube-channels-for-kids-in-elementary-school\">Educational YouTube channels for kids in elementary school<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. TED-Ed<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why did Megalodon go extinct? - Jack Cooper and Catalina Pimiento\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6LGCk08zMbg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TEDEd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@TEDEd<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 21.5 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 2.2k<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 9+<\/p><p>You&rsquo;ve probably seen a few TED Talks on YouTube, but did you know they have another channel with shorter, animated videos that explore all kinds of interesting educational questions? Topics vary from science to history and random trivia that grown-ups might learn something new from, too.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. KLT<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We Are Your Lungs | KLT Anatomy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A51m1NVnU_U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@klt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@klt<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers: <\/strong>2.4 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 853<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 9+&nbsp;<\/p><p>KLT, which is short for Kids Learning Tube, makes videos about science, geography and language-learning. KLT keeps their detailed videos interesting by using music and songs to explain complex ideas, like how the lungs work. They have multiple channels under KLT that focus on different subjects, like KLT Anatomy or KLT Geography.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. SciShow Kids<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Do Lakes Form? | Goodbye, Mister Brown! | SciShow Kids\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nI1dsE8cuMA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@SciShowKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@SciShowKids<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 1.38 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 614<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 6+&nbsp;<\/p><p>Got a kid who is always asking questions about nature that make you wonder, too? Then SciShow Kids is the perfect channel to help you both learn the science behind the world&rsquo;s most beautiful natural phenomena. There are even episodes based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) curriculum.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Nat Geo Kids&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Buggin' Out | Weird But True! | S1 E9 | Full Episode | @natgeokids\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S6qwdfQ7-ek?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@natgeokids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@natgeokids<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 1.48 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 91K<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 3+<\/p><p>National Geographic is known for its fascinating depictions of nature and animals, and Nat Geo Kids lives up to the hype. Videos on the educational YouTube channel give kids a chance to get up close with some of the world&rsquo;s most interesting creatures, like insects. Their content is appropriate for children 3 and up, but may be more interesting to elementary-aged children.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Crash Course Kids<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Food Chains Compilation: Crash Course Kids\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CZhE2p46vJk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@crashcoursekids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@crashcoursekids<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 878k<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 104<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 6+<\/p><p>A spinoff of the popular Crash Course channel, Crash Course Kids has tons of videos covering common topics in elementary science, like planets, habitats and basic chemistry and engineering principles.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Storyline&nbsp;<\/strong>Online<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"'The Sound of Silence' read by Simu Liu\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/obsx3UyulKQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@StorylineOnline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@StorylineOnline<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 820k<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 146<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 4+ (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/website-reviews\/storyline-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Sense Media<\/a>)<\/p><p>Looking to entertain kids and promote literacy at the same time? Storyline Online, created through the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, features professional actors reading children&rsquo;s books directly to the camera, making kids feel like it&rsquo;s being read just for them.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Khan Academy Kids&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title='The Word \"Mom\"  | Sight Words | Learn to Read with Khan Academy Kids' width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iJ1DnizF_eI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@KhanAcademyKids\/featured\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@KhanAcademyKids<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 325k<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 300<\/p><p><strong>Age: <\/strong>2+<\/p><p>Another child-aimed spinoff of a popular educational YouTube channel, Khan Academy Kids offers Circle Time videos and many short &ldquo;sight word&rdquo; videos that help kids practice reading basic words like &ldquo;Mom.&rdquo; They even have videos for parents that explain how to use their videos to best support their child&rsquo;s development.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-educational-youtube-channels-for-tweens-and-teens-nbsp\">Educational YouTube channels for tweens and teens&nbsp;<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. Crash Course<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What Do Pea Plants Have To Do With Your Eye Color? (Mendelian Genetics): Crash Course Botany #10\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ox4bHA9fGGY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@crashcourse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@crashcourse<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 16.4 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos: <\/strong>1.6k&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 12+ (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/youtube-reviews\/crash-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Sense Media<\/a>)&nbsp;<\/p><p>Known for giving a detailed yet concise dive into each topic, Crash Course covers an incredibly wide variety of educational subject matters. Some of these include subjects commonly taught in middle and high school, like psychology, U.S. government, economics and statistics, making this channel the perfect study supplement for tweens and teens. Check out their playlists to see all the different subjects you can learn about.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. Veritasium&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Hidden Science of Fireworks\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lfkjm2YRG-Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@veritasium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@veritasium<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 18 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 440<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 10+<\/p><p>Veritasium is a popular YouTube channel run by engineering physicist Derek Muller that answers engineering-oriented questions for those teens with a natural curiosity for how the world around them works. The &ldquo;misconceptions&rdquo; series corrects common misunderstandings about scientific phenomena.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17. Math Antics&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Math Antics - Adding Mixed Numbers\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pynfj2bYRms?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@mathantics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@mathantics<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 3.55 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 98<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 10+&nbsp;<\/p><p>If the nightly math homework is starting to go over your head, Math Antics can help you explain those math concepts that you can&rsquo;t quite remember. From algebra like adding mixed numbers to geometry and exponents, this channel has you covered.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>18. Physics Girl&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We can see things moving faster than light\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q67vH0SKahU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@physicsgirl\/featured\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@physicsgirl<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subscribers:<\/strong> 3.39 million<\/p><p><strong>Number of videos:<\/strong> 282<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong> 12+<\/p><p>Another option for teens fascinated by all things physics, Physics Girl explores all over the world to understand and explain events through the lens of physics. Dianna Cowern, the &ldquo;physics girl&rdquo; herself, studied physics at MIT.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>19. 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