Adventures Await Your Students With BBC Earth Kids

If your students light up at the mention of animals, erupt with questions about volcanoes, or want to know why bugs do what they do, you're going to love BBC Earth Kids. This fascinating collection of science and nature content is bursting with bite-sized videos, fun facts, and engaging activities that are perfect for curious young minds. 

Whether you're building a unit on habitats or just looking to sprinkle in some excitement during downtime, this site has something for every young explorer.

Let’s explore how BBC Earth Kids can become your new favorite teaching sidekick.

What It’s All About

BBC Earth Kids is a dynamic digital hub designed just for younger learners, packed with short, playful videos that explain how our world works, from the tiniest creepy-crawlies on Bugface to the biggest beasts and most fearsome predators in Deadly Animal Showdowns. It’s grounded in real science and storytelling, all with that signature BBC sparkle.

What sets it apart? The tone is just right for kids: not too simplified, never condescending, and always imaginative. You’ll find everything from amazing wildlife close-ups to playful explainers like how to build a rocket or how to speak like a dinosaur. BBC Earth Kids has you covered, with playful, fact-packed videos that turn all those curious classroom questions into mini learning adventures.

How to Watch

The easiest way to get started is right on the BBC Earth Kids website and the official BBC Earth Kids YouTube channel. There’s no subscription required, no sign-up fees, and no paywalls — just click and watch. You can queue up videos as a brain break, a lesson opener, or even a reward at the end of the day. The clips are short enough to fit between subjects or during transition times, but rich enough to spark meaningful discussion.

Pro tip: Bookmark your favorites ahead of time or create themed “viewing stations” complete with a tablet and headphones that kids can select during science centers, rotations, or free-choice time. Why not try creating a “Forest Zone,” for example, with the Wild Bites episode “Gorillas are HIGHLY Intelligent!” queued up and ready to play alongside related books or worksheets. 

Featured Shows: Big Learning in Bite-Sized Packages

BBC Earth Kids

Here are a few standout series that are especially classroom-friendly:

• VIPets: This fun, lighthearted series gives students a peek into the lives of celebrity pets while encouraging empathy, responsibility, and discussions about animal care.

• Earth Sketch Pad: A fast-paced show (perfect for early finishers) where kids can learn to draw animals and nature scenes in under three minutes, all while letting their imaginations run wild with quirky, creative twists — just make sure to provide art supplies so kids can draw along as they watch!

• Deadly 60: Follow adventurer and naturalist Steve Backshall as he tracks down the world’s 60 deadliest creatures, from tiger sharks to giant centipedes, teaching kids all about survival and the natural world.

Extras: Worksheets, Activities, & More

To make your life even easier, BBC Earth Kids also includes printable worksheets and activities that extend learning beyond the screen. Whether it’s building your own animal habitat or drawing your favorite dino, these resources tie beautifully into lesson planning.

A few teacher-approved favorites:

• How to Navigate With Nature — An experiment to create a natural compass using sticks, great for outdoor education or a recess scavenger hunt.

• How to Play a Trick on the Brain — A flavor experiment to try out with your friends.

• How to Make a Hypnotic Flower — See the world (and flowers) through the eyes of a bee.
  
  

Why You’ll Love BBC Earth Kids

BBC Earth Kids brings the wonders of the natural world straight into your school in ways that are fun, flexible, and deeply educational. It’s a fantastic way to connect your students to science, storytelling, and the planet we all share without leaving your classroom.

So go ahead, cue up a clip, print a worksheet, and watch your students fall in love with the world around them.