Sustainable Development

Hello, amazing parents! If you’re reading this, it means you understand the importance of teaching your young ones about sustainable development, economy, social affairs, and world peace. Kudos to you!
Young children are very receptive to learning new concepts, even complex ones, when they are presented in an engaging, fun and understandable way. With that in mind, here are some fantastic YouTube channels that will aid in nurturing socially and environmentally aware global citizens of tomorrow, right from their tender age.

Sesame Street

We all grew up with Sesame Street, didn’t we? But did you know it is also a great channel for teaching kids about sustainable development? Their Global Goals segment uses friendly characters and simple language to address complex topics. Watch out for videos about economy and social affairs too!

National Geographic Kids

While not specifically aimed at preschoolers, Nat Geo Kids makes its videos fun and engaging for all ages. The channel includes short, visually captivating videos that touch upon environmental sustainability, global wildlife, and even some basic economic principles.

TED-Ed Kids

TED-Ed Kids features content suitable for a younger audience and does an excellent job of explaining complex topics like economy, social affairs, and world peace. With captivating animations and simple explanations, they make learning about these topics enjoyable and easy to understand for kids.

Peace Out - Kids' Meditations

The Peace Out channel offers a unique approach to teaching children about world peace. They offer guided meditation for kids, often interwoven with stories and messages about kindness, respect, and understanding differences, building the foundation for peaceful interactions.

Parenting Tips:

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Combine Screen Time with Discussions

After watching these videos, take a moment to chat with your child about what they’ve learned. This encourages critical thinking and helps the lessons stick.
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Practice What You Preach

Model sustainable and peaceful behaviours in your everyday life. Children learn best by observing adults around them.
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Get Interactive

Follow up screen time with related activities. For instance, after a video about recycling, you could create a simple home recycling system together.
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Remember, They're Still Kids

While it’s great to educate them about these critical issues, remember they are still kids. Balance their screen time with lots of play, reading, and exploration.

By exposing your children to these ideas at a young age, you’re helping to create a generation that will not just dream of a better world, but actively work towards it. Let’s raise informed, responsible, and compassionate global citizens together!

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