{"id":11745,"date":"2019-06-11T13:38:42","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T11:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webafrica.co.za\/blog\/?p=11745"},"modified":"2026-02-26T17:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:55:13","slug":"top-rated-youtube-channels-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.webafrica.co.za\/blog\/streaming\/top-rated-youtube-channels-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Rated YouTube Channels for Kids this Winter Holidays (2019)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are mixed feelings online about YouTube and kids. While some argue that kids are being allowed too much time to watch YouTube videos, others argue that (as with most things) it all comes down to boundaries and parental involvement. Many feel that as long as the time spent is limited and parents are particular about what children are <strong>and are not<\/strong> allowed to watch, YouTube can be a valuable resource for kids and parents alike.<\/p>\n<p>The most important thing is to ensure that your parental controls are set-up to prevent children from being exposed to any un-desirable content.<\/p>\n<p>As with ALL and ANY online material, please keep an eye on the kids. Guide them to find things that interest them, and steer them in the right direction. Here is a handy\u00a0 YouTube &#8220;How To&#8221; video on <strong>setting Parental controls for your kids:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y8w3Id0whlY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Now that that\u2019s out of the way \u2013 here are our current <strong>Top Rated YouTube channels<\/strong> (as rated by real kids)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unspeakable Gaming<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/UnspeakableGaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unspeakable Gaming<\/a> started out as a Minecraft game-play series, but now includes Nathan (the host) doing all kinds of weird and wonderful stuff to entertain the kids. All kid friendly, but perhaps keep an eye on them if you have a mischievous one in the house as they may get some prank ideas here.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q4JeXSR0aGQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cartooning 4 Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/cartooning4kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cartooning for Kids<\/a> is a channel dedicated to teaching kids how to draw their favorite characters and cartoons. Even if you&#8217;re not artistically inclined, this is a great way to learn some basics.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t_HPOXDiOdY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>TED-ED<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the big-thinkers in the house. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/TEDEducation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TED ED<\/a> is a TED channel dedicated to sharing ideas that kids are interested in. You may be surprised by just how much your little ones are ready to learn and think. Geared more towards slightly older kids, the TED ED channel will give them plenty to think about.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Al-30Z-aH8M\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>WIZZ<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you need something for a little guy and you just don\u2019t know what, why not check out<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCHzoeK57op5kRPY7baseKaQ\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Wizz?<\/a> This channel brought us the genius that is &#8220;Big Cook, Little Cook&#8221; and so many more of your CeeBeeBee&#8217;s Favourites.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9ea9K-ScLr4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>HooplaKidz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This one is for the little guys. If your tot loves to sing along with the brightly colored, smiling characters on TV, then this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/hooplakidz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HooplaKidz<\/a> is for them.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P1AxALAu7oA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Muppets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/MuppetsStudio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Muppets<\/a> are a timeless classic. Our older siblings watched them in the late 70&#8217;s. We watched them back in the 80\u2019s and 90\u2019s, and we\u2019re still watching them now. If you loved Kermit, this is how you can share him, along with Miss Piggy and the gang, with the next generation.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2fIj6l9yv0E\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Story BOTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/storybots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Story Bot<\/a>s are mildly ridiculous and very funny. Your kids will be coming back for more.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Up15eve5gno\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nerdy Nummies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a fun and brightly colored<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLmYbk1i3xY5nLckBv9_aLGgPQUWY__ESH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> cooking channel<\/a>\u00a0 for families (especially those with tweens) who like to bake and are looking for inspiration, recipes and fun things to do together.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AgcF3ejWYzA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Geographic Kids <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just because your kids are bundled up inside on a cold winter day doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t still be learning to love the planet and all of its wonders. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCXVCgDuD_QCkI7gTKU7-tpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Geographic Kids<\/a> is loaded with so much more than just animal videos, though, and even the most skeptical kids should find something fun here.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WFMW1XBjux8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>All Satisfying <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is an odd one, but we know a few kids who just can\u2019t stop watching these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC-TX0667WFzTO71gTHh_HmQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all satisfying<\/a> videos. In fact, we know a few parents who can\u2019t stop either\u2026<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6zPp9bWjl0U\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are mixed feelings online about YouTube and kids. While some argue that kids are being allowed too much time to watch YouTube videos, others argue that (as with most things) it all comes down to boundaries and parental involvement. 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