Top Children’s Media

Games

Games, both boardgames and digital games, that are well suited for children ages birth through twelve years.

Movies/Television

Movies and television shows that are well suited for children ages birth through twelve years.

Music

Music that is well suited for children ages birth through twelve years.

Podcasts

Podcasts that are well suited for children ages birth through twelve years.

Complete List

A complete list of the items from all media types that are well suited for children ages birth through twelve years. Divided into media types and listed alphabetically.

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Movies/Television

Movies Coco: Miguel dreams of being a musician, but it is strictly forbidden in his family. On the Day of the Dead Miguel steals his idol’s guitar to play in a competition, but ends up in the Land of the Dead instead. While there he discovers the truth about his family’s history and learns a … Continue reading Movies/Television

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Podcasts

Brains On!: Kids ask a lot of questions! This podcast will help get them answered. Topics are based on questions submitted by children and range from how do airplanes fly to what happens when you flush the toilet. Each episode also has a kid co-host. Ages: 6-12. Producer: American Public Media. Classics for Kids: Classical … Continue reading Podcasts

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Music

The Book of Fingerplays and Action Songs: Caregivers can learn a wide range of fingerplay and movement songs from this book. It includes classics such as The Wheels on the Bus and I’m a Little Teapot, with many others that are likely to be new. Each song has lyrics and suggested movements. Although this item … Continue reading Music

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Games

Board Games Blokus: A strategy game that also develops spatial orientation and concentration skills. Players compete to be the first player to lay down all of their 21 pieces. The pieces must fit together in a certain order. Younger children can use the game as puzzle pieces, rather than competing against others. Ages: 7 & … Continue reading Games

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Complete List

Board Games Blokus: A strategy game that also develops spatial orientation and concentration skills. Players compete to be the first player to lay down all of their 21 pieces. The pieces must fit together in a certain order. Younger children can use the game as puzzle pieces, rather than competing against others. Ages: 7 & … Continue reading Complete List

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