If your kids are bored at home, you would like to spend 10 to 20 min with them to watch a TV show. Here are our choice for 5 – 7 year old, entertaining and educational. From hilarious animated series to heart-wrenching cartoons, there are plenty of options for parents. So, gather around the TV and get ready for an evening filled with laughter and tears! The top 10 family TV Shows for 5-7 Year old as follows:
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1. StoryBots
If you want to watch and learn together with kids, the Netflix series Ask the StoryBots could be the best option! It designed to make foundational learning fun and encourage intellectual curiosity in children ages 3-to-8. Five tiny and colorful robotic storybots go on an adventure to the human world to find answers from kids’ questions like “Where Do French Fries Come From?” or “How Music is Made?” They deliver their answer in the end of each episode in the form of a musical video.
The Storybots won multiple awards, such as Daytime Emmy Awards and an Annie Award, along with recognition from the Peabody Awards and British Academy Children’s Awards.
2. Paw Patrol – Encourage collaboration and problem solving
The series follows a young boy, Ryder. He leads a team of search and rescue dogs known as the PAW Patrol. They collaborate on missions to protect the shoreside community of Adventure Bay and its environs. Each dog has unique skills based on emergency services occupations such as firefighter, police officer, and aviation pilot. For their missions, they all live in doghouses that transform into customized vehicles, or “pup mobiles.” They also have special hi-tech backpacks known as “pup packs” that contain tools related to the pups’ jobs.
The 5 puppies are always positive and ready to solve changeling problems. Most of the time, they solve it as a collaborative team, with the slogan of “No job is too big, no pup is too small!”. Each episode is around 11 min, and independent with other episodes.
3. Mickey Mouse – Classic to Share Your Story
Disney Television Animation’s Mickey Mouse is a classic American animated comedy television series. The series features Disney cartoon characters Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto in contemporary settings such as Paris, Venice, Tokyo, and New York. As we already know when we are kids, Mickey has great humor and beloved charm with his pluck and rascality as well.
4. The Magic School Bus Rides Again
The Magic School Bus Rides Again, the Netflix TV based on the well-known book series of Magic School Bus. Ms Frizz wears a theme dress and take kids everywhere by the magic school bus. The school bus can turn to a balloon, a ship, can go into a cell, also can fly to the outer space. 10 kids have different hair color, interests, and they go adventure with Ms Frizz’s little sister Ms Frizz!
5. Let’s Go Luna! (2018-2020)
Let’s Go Luna! is a fun and educational show about a little moon Luna and her animal friends.
The fun started when the unlikely group of Luna the moon, Andy the frog, Leo the wombat, and Carmen butterfly set off on an adventure around our planet to learn about different cultures.
This Family TV show is a binge must for kids who are interested in other cultures. It’s also great for teaching kids about tolerance and respect.
Best part? It’s a terrific show for kids of all ages, and you get to watch two seasons with 43 episodes. This show is available on PBS Kids and Amazon Prime Video.
Top-rated reviews from the parents:
“This show is so cute, and I love it! This isn’t your average children’s television program. It has some really unique moments that will make you laugh out loud, but also give kids something to think about making friends.”
“Luna the moon show is a delight for all ages! It’s silly but also educational, and in an entertaining way that even adults will learn something from. The kids are wonderful as they provide comedy while teaching viewers about astronomy with their excellent cast of characters.”
6. The Lion Guard (2016-2022)
The show follows Kion, the son of Simba from The Lion King, as he assembles a group of animals to protect the Pride Lands.
Kion is a mouthful of fun! He’s the crown prince whom everyone loves to be around. His favorite thing in all this world is his sister, Kiara, who is now destined to rule.
If you ever have watched The Lion King (that we are sure you did!), then you must know how exciting this follow-up would be.
The Lion Guard teaches kids about teamwork, responsibility, and leadership.
Best part? There are three seasons of this show with over 90 episodes up and running on Disney+.
Top-rated reviews from the parents:
“The Lion Guard is a great series for kids and families. Every episode teaches an important lesson about growing up, making mistakes but most importantly celebrating your triumphs! The main character in this show is young people who learn how to be brave through risky situations while also teaching us what it means not only to take care of ourselves but others too-even when they’re difficult or don’t want anything from us. Like my friend Kion (the slider).”
7. Wild Kratts (2011-present)
Wild Kratts is all about two brothers, Chris and Martin Kratt, who turn into animals to learn more about them and their habitats.
The brothers go on exciting adventures, meet new friends, and learn about different animals. Wild Kratts is binge-worthy for kids who love animals and adventure. Every episode, the Kratt brothers will introduce you to a new live-action.
Best part? The show is still going strong with over 150 episodes. You can find it on PBS Kids and Amazon Prime Video.
Top-rated reviews from the parents:
“What can I say? The Wild Kratts has always been one of my favorite shows as a kid, and now that it’s available on streaming (check out Amazon if you don’t have cable), we get to enjoy them too! Anytime something is educational with animal-focused content like this, it makes me happy because kids are learning about biodiversity while having fun at the same time. Animation adds an extra layer to everything from tone of voice down to playfulness – which works well considering their mission statement “to inspire!”
8. Vampirina (2017-2021)
Vampires are absolutely adored. From children to young adults, they just have this appeal that makes them so watchable and intriguing in every way possible! This show follows the adventures of Vee, a young vampire girl, who moves with her family from Transylvania to Pennsylvania.
Vampirina is a great show for kids who are starting school or have already started. It’s also great for teaching kids about being different and accepting others.
Best part? Vampirina has three seasons with over 70 episodes. You can find it on Disney Junior and Amazon Prime Video.
Top-rated reviews from the parents:
“I wouldn’t mind tuning into this show even if my son was sleeping. I hope they continue to air it. It’s so cute, funny–and has some great lessons too! The characters are always interesting to watch as they go through their adventures in life with each other by their side no matter what comes up along the way.”
“The vampires in this show are not all bloodthirsty monsters, they’re actually pretty friendly! This is an entertaining way to teach your kids about tolerance and open-mindedness. Maybe we should take some lessons from them too?”
9. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010-2020)
Friendship Is Magic is a show about six ponies who go on adventures and learn lessons about friendship. The ponies live in a magical world and go on adventures with their human friend, Twilight Sparkle.
This show is perfect for kids who love make-believe and magical adventures, and it’s also great for teaching kids about the importance of friendship.
Best part? There are nine seasons of this show with over 200 episodes. You can find it on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.
Top-rated reviews from the parents:
“I love it! This show has some of the most compelling characters I’ve ever seen. They’re all so different, yet they have this unifying trait that makes you care about what happens to them in each episode.”
“Each character brings their own story to the table and learns new things throughout it all, making them feel more alive than most other shows today!”
10. Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure (2017-2020)
Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure is a show about Rapunzel, a princess with magical long hair who goes on adventures with her friends Flynn Rider and Pascal.
This show is perfect for kids who love Disney Princesses and magical adventures. It’s also great for teaching kids about being brave and standing up for what’s right.
Best part? It got three seasons and over 60 episodes. You can find it on Disney+.
Top-rated reviews from the parents:
“This show is a masterpiece. It has beautiful animation, songs written by the guy who wrote some of your favorite movie tunes like ‘Part of Your World’ from The Little Mermaid, plus an engaging story with twists galore that will have you hooked before they even reach their destination! Season 1 may lack essential plot episodes, but don’t let this deter you because episode 16 changes everything for good as it starts getting interesting.”
So, there you have it! the top 10 Family TV Shows for 5-7 Year Old
Although it’s always important to be mindful of what our children are watching, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a good family TV show together. These top 10 Family TV Shows for 5-7 year old are all great for parents and kids alike, so gather the family around and get ready for some binge-watching with Nutella pancakes on the side! What show will you start with?
Do you have a favorite Family TV Shows for 5-7 year old that didn’t make a list? Let us know in the comments below!
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