RosieCotton Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I just received a year of Prime as a gift. Will LOVE the free shipping, but I know some use it for streaming ed shows. It's been a few years since I've searched their shows. What are the best free streaming programs you use? Our ages are 5, 7, and 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 We have enjoyed streaming Popular Mechanics for Kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 My kids like Mythbusters. I just watched a documentary with/about Stephen Hawking. I thought it was interesting. Probably not terribly interesting for all kids though. One of mine is addicted to Star Trek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korrale Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Travel with Kids and The Story of us are our new gems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debi21 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 One thing Amazon Prime has streaming is these educational videos by New Dimension Media. Lots of these. Some of them are kind of cool, but they are drier/more strictly educational. Depending on what you like, they also have classic Mr. Rogers, Electric Company and Reading Rainbow that Netflix definitely doesn't have. I can't keep up with what is on Amazon vs. Netflix sometimes, but Amazon tends to have more of some of the other PBS shows. Not guaranteeing that these have more, but (I think) CyberChase, Fetch with Ruff Ruffman, Curious George. Check any of the PBS shows you like. Also, we don't watch these, but Amazon has the nickelodeon shows. So if you are a fan of Dora, Diego, Phineas and Ferb, Backyardigans (these all might be too young for yours). The only ones I like are Blue's Clues, but again I think too young for yours, except maybe the 5yo. Amazon has a couple of their "own" shows and the one that gets mentioned a lot as being not awful / promoting stem is Annedroids. My 5 yo has also watched their "Creative Galaxy" but that is on the verge of being too young for him. I know there is some overlap with documentaries, but Amazon does have some Netflix doesn't. The thing about Amazon Prime (imo) is that their interface for searching is way worse on the TV itself compared to Netflix. I recommend looking for things on your desktop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks for the Popular Mechanics for Kids rec. I've been looking for something for DS since Netflix pulled Mighty Machines. He's loving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I was going to say SHERLOCK, but that is not for children, lol. Nope, no way. If you have a cook, they have the old Julia Child episodes, The French Chef. My 9 year old loves them. There is Shaun the Sheep, Life of Mammals, Blue Planet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raining Pineapples Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 My kids love the Popular Mechanics and Wild Kratts. BBC Earth has produced some good documentaries. We've watched and enjoyed Wild China and Galapagos. A little slow moving and some kids may find them boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieCotton Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions! I'd forgotten they offered all the Mr. Roger's episodes. Hurray! We love Wild Kratts, and Netflix doesn't offer all the seasons at once so we can pick what we need when we need it. I'll check out Pop Mechanics too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 My son loves the PBS Kids shows Wild Kratts, Word Girl, and others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaniemom Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Just for fun check out the very first episode of Sesame Street complete with orange Oscar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Gotta come back and add these to my watch list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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