Home Together: Top destinations for kids and family entertainment

We know many parents are working hard to home school their kids, and keep them entertained, so we wanted to help you identify some great destinations for educational and kids’ entertainment on the Roku platform. Here are five streaming recommendations to help you entertain your young ones.

Disney+ (7-day trial, £ 5.99 per month)
On Disney+ there’s always something new to discover: hit films, timeless classics, and past seasons of your favorite series—plus exclusive new originals from the creators at Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Gather your family on the couch and stream The Lion King, Wreck-it Ralph or Toy Story 4.

The Roku Channel (free)
The Roku Channel just arrived in the UK and has a special Kids & Family section featuring a large selection of hand-picked, family-friendly entertainment. Whether your little one likes Paddington Bear, Bob the Builder, Teletubbies, Bananas in Pyjamas, or Inspector Gadget, there is something for everyone.

Hopster (30-day trial)
Hopster has many of your kids’ favourite TV shows, music, and animated books in a safe and ad-free environment. It’s the ideal place for preschoolers to explore and learn while having fun. On Hopster, kids can watch over 800 episodes of award-winning shows like Reading Rainbow, Franny’s Feet, Monster Math Squad, and many more. Top tip: Hopster just added some free entertainment that educates your kids how to sneeze and wash their hands, good fun! Right now, you can try out Hopster with an extended 30-day free trial.

BBC iPlayer (free)
The BBC just added a special Kids Mode to the iPlayer channel that lets you create a separate profile for your children. Once you select the kids profile, you will only see child-safe entertainment. Enjoy fan favourites like Peter Rabbit, Postman Pat, or DangerMouse. There are even full-length movies like The Gruffalo, Shaun The Sheep: The Movie, and Paddington 2.

ITV Hub (free)
On the ITV Hub channel there is plenty to watch for kids. Dive into the Children category to find cartoons such as Engie Benjy, The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, and a collection of LEGO shorts including LEGO Marvel Superheroes, LEGO Jurrasic World and LEGO Ninjago.