35 Shows to Watch with Your Kids on Netflix

While we are all hanging out in our houses with the kids home from school, check out some of these amazing shows on Netflix with your kids.

Little Kid Netflix Shows

Molang

TV-Y (2015) 1 season

Description: Molang always has solutions. Piu Piu brings excitement. Together, these two buddies make an adorably playful pair.

This show is just so cute!

My Little Pony Friendship is Magic

TV-Y (2018) 8 seasons

Description: Horse around with Twilight Sparkle and her pony pals in an enchanted land full of friendship and fun.

If your kids like this show, there are eight seasons to keep them busy for ages. It’s also nice that almost every episode has a little life lesson attached.

Booba

TV-Y7 (2019)

Description: He’s a fun, furry little ball of curiosity. He might not say much, but there’s a whole world he’s excited to explore.

If you don’t want a bunch of annoying cartoon talking in the background, this is a great show for your kids. Something that they can enjoy while you get some work done with minor distraction.

Super Monsters

TV-Y (2019) 3 seasons

Descriptions: The kids at Pitchfork Pines Preschool are just like you. The only difference is… they’re absolute monsters.

A basic kid’s show with three seasons of fun to buy you some time. Not overly annoying to hear in the background.

Trolls The Beat Goes On!

TV-Y7 (2019) 8 seasons

Description: Now that the trolls no longer have to hide from the Bergens, it’s time to party! All hail Queen Poppy!

Loud Trolls fun for the little kids. If your kids loved Trolls and you just can’t bring yourself to watch the movie again, check this out.

Big Kid Netflix Shows

Brainchild

TV-G (2018) 1 season

Description: Fun facts. Life hacks. Games and hilarious experiments. Add a super-smart host, and it’s science like you’ve never seen before.

Bill Nye style fun. Perfect for elementary-aged children and it’s educational.

Little Witch Academia

TV-Y7 (2017) 2 seasons

Description: This witch can’t even ride her broom right. But she believes in herself, and that’s the most powerful magic of all.

A fun storyline!

Pokemon Indigo League

TV-Y7 (2000) 1 season

Description: Explore the world of Pokemon with 10-year-old Ash Ketchum and his partner, Pikachu, as they aim for Ash’s ultimate goal: becoming a Pokemon master.

Old school Pokemon fun!

Pokemon The Series Sun & Moon

TV-Y7 (2019) 2 seasons

New friends, new Pokemon and new foes await in an island paradise. It’s all a part of becoming the best Pokemon trainer!

The newest Pokemon adventures on Netflix!

The Healing Powers of Dude

TV-Y (2020) 1 season

Description: Noah’s got social anxiety — and middle school feels like a minefield. But a lovable pup’s helping him face his fears.

A good way to broach the topic of mental health with kids.

SHE-RA and the Princesses of Power

TV-Y7 (2019) 4 seasons

A new hero rises on a war-torn planet and discovers her destiny. With help from her friends, she fights to restore balance to the world.

This remake has a good storyline and strong female characters.

Glitter Force

TV-Y7 (2016) 2 seasons

Description: They’re sweet, sparkly, and seriously powerful. And now it’s up to these friends to save the world from dark forces.

A basic magical girl show perfect for the 7-10-year-olds in your life.

Troll Hunters Tales of Arcadia

TV-Y7 (2018) 3 Parts

Description: An ordinary teen. An ancient relic pulled from the rubble. And an underground civilization that needs a hero.

This is really good. Warning even parents might get sucked into this!

3Below Tales of Arcadia

TV-Y7 (2019) 2 Parts

Description: They barely escaped a coup on their home planet. But nothing could have prepared them for high school life in Arcadia.

A Spin-off of Troll Hunters that’s just as good as the original.

The Magic School Bus

TV-Y (1997) 4 seasons

Description: Science is all around us! The wheels on this bus take you to the desert, the beach, the bakery, and more.

Classic and Iconic, enough said.

Twelve Forever

TV-PG (2019) 1 season

Description: Epic adventures. Magical creatures. No responsibilities! On Endless Island, Reggie and her friends can be kids forever.

Quirky, coming of age story.

The Who Was Show

TV-PG (2018) 1 season

Description: Purposefully silly, secretly educational — with rap battles and really bad dancing. It’s history with a sense of humor.

Something for when you need a break but still want your kids to learn something.

Skylanders Academy

TV-Y7 (2018) 3 seasons

They’re the new kids on the block. But with teamwork and integrity, they’ll become heroic defenders of their homeland.

A superhero style show made for kids with a funny villain.

Pre-Teen and Teen Shows on Netflix

AJ and the Queen

TV-14 (2020) 1 season

In a city of dreams, they’re down on their luck. But for this dynamic duo, desperate times call for a dazzling journey.

Drag Queen dreams and a scheming, yet endearing little kid make this show hard to stop watching.

Stranger Things

TV-14 (2019) 3 seasons

Description: Strange sightings. Government secrets. Fearless kids. And a dark force that turns a small town upside down.

This show is so good! 1980’s vibes, science fiction, snarky comebacks, and even a little love!

Locke & Key

TV-14 (2020) 1 season

Description: A family in need of a fresh start. A mysterious old manor. With the turn of a key, they’ll open doors to a magical and dangerous new world.

We are still working this mystery but so far we have enjoyed it.

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow

TV-14 (2018) 4 seasons

This ragtag team’s got a lot to learn about working together. But one day, they’ll be legendary.

They’re a mess but also awesome. They’re not heroes, they’re legends.

The Flash

TV-14 (2019) 5 seasons

It’s showdown time in Central City as an ordinary police scientist suddenly becomes a lightning-fast superhero.

A long-running superhero show with something for everybody.

The Umbrella Academy

TV-14 (2019) 1 season

As kids. they were superheroes. Now they’re super dysfunctional. And they’ve got eight days to stave off the end of the world.

We can’t wait for season 2!

Netflix Shows for the Whole Family

Green Eggs and Ham

TV-Y7 (2019) 1 season

Description: In a car! Or a train! In the air and through the rain! Unlikely friends meet a lovable beast. It’s a fresh take on Seuss’s most colorful feast.

Cute and perfect for all ages!

What’s New Scooby-Doo?

TV-Y7 (2005) 3 seasons

Description: The world is full of doggone mysteries. But it’s nothing four smart teens, a great dane and a groovy van can’t solve.

This still feels like classic Scooby-Doo. I may have enjoyed this more than my kids.

We Bare Bears

TV-Y (2018) 2 seasons

Grizzly, Panda, and Ice bear are three adopted bear brothers struggling against their animal instincts to fit into the civilized, modern human world.

If you have been reading our posts for a while, you already know that we love this show.

Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse

TV-Y (2012) 1 season

Description: Join Barbie and her friends as their behind-the-scenes adventures are revealed in the animated web series Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse.

This show is completely hilarious! Our whole family loved this show and laughed the entire time.

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

TV-Y7 (2012) 2 seasons

Description: Teen detectives — along with one big, goofy dog — won’t let their creepy town keep its spooky secrets.

New Scooby-Doo cartoons. Very different from the older series but still a good way to pass a few evenings.

Kipo and the age of Wonderbeasts

TV-Y7 (2019) 1 season

Description: Post-apocalyptic Las Vistas is a wilderness buzzing with animal mutants. She’ll pet them all — if they don’t eat her first.

A good storyline and funny. We’re hoping for a second season!

Dragons Race to the Edge

TV-Y7 (2018) 6 seasons

Description: What do you do when riding your dragon around a peaceful island gets old? Look for more dragons!

This series feels a lot like the How to train your dragon movies. You spend it in the same world that you fell in love with hanging out with Toothless and Hiccup. The show is between the first and second movies to give you additional information.

Hilda

TV-Y7 (2018) 1 season

Description: Brave spirit. Big heart. Blue hair. She’s a helpful friend to all creatures — and she loves a good adventure.

A fun art style and an interesting storyline.

Cupcake & Dino General Services

TV-Y7 (2019) 2 seasons

Description: No task is too tough (or too weird) for this unstoppable duo, who go after their dreams — one odd job at a time.

A cute colorful show for the whole family.

Carmen Sandiego

TV-PG (2019) 2 seasons

Description: She’s a globetrotting thief in red with smarts, heart, and a taste for adventure. And she’s always one step ahead.

Do you remember Carmen Sandiego? She’s back!

Lost in Space

TV-PG (2019) 2 seasons

Description: A planet in turmoil. A powerful robot. A doctor with dark secrets. Wherever the Robinsons go, danger’s never far behind.

This show has some scary parts not good for small kids. The big kids, teens, and adults will love it!

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