Introduce Your Kids To These 3 YouTube Videos And Learn About Space

When it comes to teaching our kids, one productive method is visual stimulation. Research shows that the human brain can process visuals faster than written text. So, we compiled 3 YouTube videos for kids to learn about space. We’ve categorised 3 different age groups from toddlers to teens.

KLT (Kids Learning Tube) – The Planet Song (2yrs+)

KLT has one video in particular that is extremely popular for young children. It is a very catchy song that teaches kids about the planet’s in our solar system.

Viewers learn the names, along with some facts about each planet. The graphics used are of high quality, capturing the imagination of young kids. Both the music and lyrics are incredible.

Highly entertaining and informative, combined they really make this video so popular. The lyrics really don’t rhyme but that doesn’t seem to impact the effectiveness of this video, in-fact it makes it so unique (in a good way).

KLT has a number of catchy songs, all extremely educational. It is certainly worth checking out, this is one video that will definitely help your kids to learn about space.

Learn Bright – Planets In The Solar System For Kids (5yrs+)

This video by Learn Bright stands out from the crowd. Excellently narrated and extremely detailed. Suitable for viewers from the age of 5yrs+. They’ll learn all about the planets in our solar system.

Viewers receive an in-depth description of each of the eight planets. With a brief questionnaire both halfway through and towards the end of the video, to test their knowledge about what they’ve just learned.

Again, the graphics in this video are very good. They really capture the attention of the audience, combined with a soft toned intriguing narration they really are the perfect mix to educate viewers.

10/10 a must watch.

Nat Geo Kids – Journey Into Space (9yrs+)

This video by Nat Geo Kids consists of Five short clips in One. Informative narration, that focuses on the Milkyway galaxy and in particular, the Hubble Space Telescope.

Kids get an understanding of exactly what it is the Hubble does and how.

Viewers learn facts like,

How it uses solar energy to power itself. Using the same amount of energy equivalent to a hair dryer.

The speed at which it orbits the earth. Covering the same distance between Los Angeles and Boston in just 10 minutes.

And also, how it can be visited in space by mission astronauts to carry out necessary maintenance works. Like updating its technology to improve the Hubble’s future performances.

This video is suitable for an older audience of 9yrs+ definitely well worth checking out.