Channels that teach, play, and inspire

The full list, in one place.

Every channel your child can find in SOYTRN's suggestions is listed here. Each one was recommended by Common Sense Media or WeAreTeachers and passed our safety rules, and we check the whole list again every month. Channels for young children come first, followed by channels for older children. You can always add any other YouTube™ channel you trust from your parent dashboard.

Show: All channels (54)Math (8)Science (10)Reading and languages (7)History, ideas and the world (4)Art and music (10)Animals and nature (5)Movement and feelings (3)Early learning (12)Stories and cartoons (6)Games (2)Many subjects (6)

Young children

Ages 2 to 8. Songs, early reading and counting, art, animals, and movement.

Older children

Ages 8 and up. Science, math, history, languages, music, and how the world works.

  • Animal Wonders Montana

    Animals

    Recommended by Common Sense Media

  • Be Smart

    Science

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • Big Think

    Ideas

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • BrainCraft

    Psychology

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • CrashCourse

    Educational videos on many subjects

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • Hoffman Academy

    Piano

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • Houston Zoo

    Animals

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • Khan Academy

    Math and more

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • Langfocus

    Languages

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • MediaWise

    Media literacy

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • minutephysics

    Physics explained in minutes

    Recommended by Common Sense Media

  • Numberphile

    Math

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • SciShow

    Science news and explanations

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • SmarterEveryDay

    Curiosity-driven engineering and science

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • TED-Ed

    Animated educational lessons

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • Today I Found Out

    General knowledge

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • Veritasium

    Science and engineering explained

    Recommended by WeAreTeachers

  • stacyplays

    Games

    Recommended by Common Sense Media

Channel pictures and names come from YouTube™. SOYTRN isn't affiliated with Common Sense Media, WeAreTeachers, or the channels shown. List updated October 2026.