Your kid will soon be begging you for a trip to Cappadocia, but that’s your problem. Go Jetters (ABC iView Stan Binge) You might be alarmed by the fact this show is led by a funk-dancing unicorn named Ubercorn, but don’t be: with its globe-trekking adventures and “funky facts” about exotic locales, it’s basically a geography class in cartoon form. Make sure your kid has access to safety scissors and the recycling bin, and they’ll be delightfully preoccupied. Mister Maker (ABC iView Amazon Prime Video) The BBC hit, hosted by BAFTA-nominated Phil Gallagher as the obsessively-buttoned Mister Maker, is impressive in its creative commitment, turning household junk like egg cartons, toilet rolls and kitchen scourers into art. Compared to some CGI monstrosities that pass for kids’ TV, this is basically fine art. The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse (Disney+) Disney’s new follow-up to its Emmy-winning 2013 shorts series Mickey Mouse ( Our Homespun Melody remains a personal favourite) is just as charming, full of gorgeous animation and delightful songs. Hopefully you’re okay with requests for “umami” for dinner? Waffles + Mochi (Netflix) A kids’ cooking show featuring zany puppets and Michelle Obama (or as she’s known on the show, “Mrs O”), this series - from Michelle and Barack’s Higher Ground Productions - looks to foster an appetite for healthy eating and a foodie’s curiosity in kids. But beware the threat of your toddler asking you, “Why don’t you ever play games with me like Bandit does?” To which the appropriate reply is, “Because he’s a cartoon dog who lives on Brisbane rental prices.”īingo, Bluey, Bandit and Chilli from the ABC’s Bluey. Put it on for the kid-friendly facts, stick around for the great songs and cameos from stars including Ali Wong and Maria Bamford.īluey (ABC iView) The ABC hit, centred around a Steiner-esque philosophy emphasising imaginative play, is catnip for kids with its warmth, humour and creative ideas. And thanks to more recent character additions including Rosita and Ovejita, your kids will probably be fluent in Spanish by the time they start kindergarten.Īsk the Storybots (Netflix) Netflix’s Emmy-winning series about a gang of cute robots answering questions even the wisest parent never could (“How do computers work?“, “What happens when you flush the toilet?“) is top viewing. Sesame Street (ABC iView Netflix) Now in its 51st season, the series that first brought educational goals (and Elmo) to kids’ TV remains the safest bet for a guilt-free, temporary substitution to parenting. Plus the catchy theme song will teach your kids to value pop-punk, which is also important. Blaze and the Monster Machines (10Play Paramount+ Binge Stan) It may look like a simple cartoon about talking monster trucks (who awkwardly advise “Let’s blaze!” to pre-pubescent audience), but it’s packed with STEM concepts that propel its storylines and encourage problem-solving.
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