YouTube Kids Channels by Topic

With its whimsical visuals, silly sound effects, and picture-based navigation, YouTube Kids offers a colorful environment for kids. You'll find a wide range of videos and great features, including controls that help you determine what your kid can watch. These creator channels, available in the separate YouTube Kids app, were reviewed by Common Sense Media's affiliated partner Sensical for their fun, meaningful, positive content. For more information on YouTube Kids, read our full review of the app and our guide to parents' most frequently asked questions.

YouTube Kids Channels for Early Learning

Lots of YouTube creators out there make entertaining content for toddlers and preschoolers, but choosing high-quality content for early learning is essential. Specifically created for 2- to 4-year-olds, these free videos encourage learning through song, movement, and play.

YouTube Kids Channels with Diverse Representations

The media we consume has a profound influence on how we see, understand, and treat people, both those within and different from our own race or ethnicity. These creators and characters offer positive portrayals for all kids.

Photo collage of YouTube Kids channels for Diverse Representations: Alphabet Rockers, Ubongo Kids, and The Wise Channel

YouTube Kids Channels for Encouraging Movement

From high-energy dance videos to mindful yoga routines, there's something for everyone on YouTube Kids when it comes to getting kids up and moving. Whether you're looking to keep kids active during school breaks or just want to turn screen time into get-out-your-wiggles time, we've got you covered.

YouTube Kids Channels That Promote STEM

The best way to spark kids' interest in STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—is to lean into their innate curiosity. And, of course, to make it fun. These videos feature silly experiments, kid-friendly coding skills, smart problem-solving, and more.

YouTube Kids Channels for Animal Lovers

Whether your kid's already a walking encyclopedia on dinosaurs or just loves adorable furry friends, YouTube Kids is a great place for an animal-video binge. These videos capture the wide (and wild!) world of animals for kids age 2 to 10.

YouTube Kids Channels for Art Enthusiasts

YouTube Kids channels are the perfect companions for creative fun anytime, and these particular shows are both enjoyable and inspiration-worthy. Kids can jump in and fine-tune their artistic skills with a familiar activity or try something brand-new and watch their creative vision come to life.