YouTube Roundup: Black Creators Edition
As many parents know, YouTube has become a breeding ground for unique and fun educational content for little ones. The platform is home to tons of creators from various backgrounds who make entertainment specifically for children. Here, we’ve compiled a short list of Black creators on YouTube who have forged their own spin on life lessons, basic skills and nursery rhymes:
1. Jools TV
Jools TV is an animation series that shares fun adventures, education and entertainment for kids. Enjoy!
Gracie's Corner provides a combination of educational, fun, and encouraging songs for children from diverse backgrounds. Come sing and dance with Gracie as she takes a fun imaginary journey with family and friends!
3. Akili and Me
Akili is a curious 4-year-old and she has a secret: every night when she falls asleep, she enters the magical world of Lala Land, where she and her animal friends learn all about language, letters, numbers and art, while developing kindness and coming to grips with their emotions and rapidly changing toddler lives! Ubongo, the creators of Akili and Me and Ubongo Kids, delivers top-quality learning resources to underserved kids across Africa.
Bino and Fino is a cartoon series about a brother and sister named Bino and Fino who live with their family in Nigeria. Bino and Fino have many adventures where, with the help of their friend Zeena the Magic Butterfly, they discover and learn about Africa and rest of the world.
5. Tab Time
Tabitha Brown, or "Ms. Tab," taps into her natural capabilities as a cook, storyteller, mom, and motivational leader to teach children how to live their best life; children can learn with Super Cool Experts (celebrity guests) in Tab's Lab as well as complete crafts with DJ Khrafty.
6. SoKidz TV
SoKidzTV provides entertaining and educational content for children and the family. Through this channel, children and their families can enjoy music from all genres, learning African languages and hearing African tales.
7. Mr Boom Boom's Music Room - Music Play Patrol
Join Mr Boom Boom's Music Room every week for interactive music education and literacy videos. Children will be introduced to new musical concepts, instruments, and songs from all over the world.
8. Mama Loopty - Educational Videos for Kids
Mama Loopty’s channel was created to show children they are capable of learning and accomplishing great things at a young age. Whether reading and animating children’s books, learning the ABCs, 123s and shapes, or drawing animals, each lesson will reinforce your child’s ability to learn.
