Virtual home learning has rolled over into 2021, and much to many parents ’ dismay, they will have to once again juggle work with childcare and homeschooling.
So for a fraction of the day at least, your child might well be glued to YouTube while you get some necessary work done.
But if you're keen to avoid them watching their usual nonsense there are some educational alternatives out there and we have narrowed it down to 10 of the best, according to BroadbandDeals.com.
Blippi
Known for his signature blue and orange outfit, Blippi is fast becoming one of the most popular children's entertainers around.
His fun and educational videos are aimed at younger children and if his subscriber numbers are anything to go by (he has 10.95million), he must be doing something right.
TEDEd
TEDEd has more than 13million subscribers and pffers educational videos on various subjects aimed at every age. The videos offer attractive animations with an easy to understand voice-over.
PeekabooKidz
PeekabooKidz is aimed at a younger audience, but thanks to the eccentric subjects they cover, older kids would probably secretly enjoy it too.
The channel offers fun educational videos which star the PeekabooKidz motto, Dr Binocs, who appears in videos such as What if an Anaconda Swallowed You?, What If The Wolrd Lost Oxygen and What if You Stopped Sleeping, to name a few. So if your kid would enjoy something a bit more obscure, this is the channel for them.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is the brainchild of Sal Khan and is aimed at both teachers and pupils.
It offers videos on all main subjects, ranging from maths, science, grammar, English and more.
The Khan Academy currently has more than 6 million subscribers.
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MocomiKids
MoComi originated in India and came from the idea of learning through motion comics - and 'MoComi' was born.
Currently sitting with almost half a million subscribers and provides fun educational, interactive games and informative videos and caters to all children up to the age of 14.
Operation Ouch
Operation Ouch stars TV doctors, Dr Chris, Dr Xand and Dr Ronx as they explore the ins and outs of the human body in a variety of eye-opening experiments.
The BBC-run channel currently has 222,000 subscribers and offers up videos on why eating healthy is important, explainers on covid-related subjects such isolation and coronavirus itself.
Smile and Learn
With 209,000 subscribers, Smile and Learn is growing in popularity every day.
The videos include everything from adding and subtracting with dinosaurs, spelling and grammar, amongst others.
ScienceMax
ScienceMax is, you've guessed it, based on everything science! Watch as presenters take part in all manner of experiments, including chemical reactions, liquids and elasticity, and attraction and forces, amongst others.
With a growing audience of 148,000 it's easy to see why kids love this channel.
Homeschool Pop
Homeschool Pop is aimed at primary school pupils and is perfect for those parents looking for ideas on homeschooling.
Each video has a clear and easy to understand title, such as 'Clocks for kids', 'The Sun for Kids', and so on.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids offers its 465,000 subscribers lots of amazing videos on a whole host of subjects. The 'Explorer Academy' has hundreds of videos kids can catch up on to learn about everything from space to the sea. Where do I sign up?!
