Crash Course Kids

Crash Course Kids is a free YouTube-based science series aimed primarily at upper-elementary learners. Families integrate it by choosing topic-specific playlists (like space, ecosystems, or engineering), watching short episodes, and pairing them with notebooking, experiments, or discussion; it can serve as a fun spine or supplement for a broader science program.

Younger children generally benefit from a caregiver watching alongside them, pausing to answer questions, define vocabulary, and connect ideas to the child’s interests. Older or more independent learners can watch on their own and then check in with a parent to summarize the episode or plan a related project.

No formal academic prerequisites are required beyond the ability to follow spoken English; reading skills are helpful but not essential if a caregiver is available to pause and explain. The series is best suited to roughly 3rd–5th graders, though younger and older siblings often enjoy watching together.

Crash Course Kids offers shorter, more elementary‑friendly science videos with clear visuals, making them accessible for dyslexic, autistic, and ADHD children. The playful format works well as a hook or review; families can extend learning with hands‑on experiments for sensory seekers or simplified narration for kids with language delays.

Similar appeal for 2e elementary learners—short, funny videos that connect concepts. Great as a hook or review, but most 2e kids will still need hands‑on work or discussion afterward to really master ideas.

There is no purchase required and therefore no refund policy; families can freely start, stop, rewatch, or abandon episodes and playlists at any time without financial commitment.

Less ideal for families who are strictly screen-free, for kids who struggle to follow rapid speech and visual changes, or for parents looking for a complete, pre-planned science curriculum with labs and assessments.

Crash Course Kids is a completed series, so the core set of episodes is stable, but families can mix in new related Crash Course content as the main Crash Course channel continues to expand topics and series. Many teachers and homeschoolers have also created unofficial guides, playlists, and activity suggestions that keep the material feeling fresh.

Pre-watch an episode, jot two or three questions, then have your child draw or narrate what they learned in a “science notebook” right after watching so the video becomes a launchpad for conversation, not just passive screen time.