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Low-stim show list for your toddlers
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Some of my toddlers favourites!! We love these screen time options so I thought I’d share. There’s listed as well where to watch on some… most we thrifted so YouTube is the only option but honestly it works great too!!! Also put in the lessons or val...
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Movie night with toddlers!

2 years +

 
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Watch free on YouTube. Yall know this was a treehouse classic in the early 2000s. Teachers family values, sibling relationships, and practical everyday lessons in behaviour. My 2 year old loves it and honestly so do I.
The Berenstain Bears
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YouTube!!! I have a couple of VHS tapes and my toddler LOVES this show. Teaches problem solving, promotes adventure, and shows family values!! Such a fun one!
George Shrinks
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We have a couple vhs tapes of this one but they’re on YouTube. If your toddler sits and reads the Peter rabbit adventures then this is the perfect rainy day cartoon for you!! We LOVE the story of Peter Rabbit and they made a perfect retelling of the ...
TALES OF BEATRIX POTTER Collection, Two-Volume ...
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Again we thrifted but it’s on YouTube. So fun for both boys and girls. Teaches problem solving, obedience, friendship, and other values like overcoming fear and confidence!! Also great imagination for building with toys later.
Bob the Builder (TV Series 1997–2015)
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Stream on Amazon! This is such a fun curious show. I loved watching with my toddler once she’d reached the age where she started to ask questions about things. Teaches imaginative play, helping others, including others, and problem-solving. So good!!
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (TV Series 2015–2021)
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On YouTube. The classic Care Bears series was a favourite of mine growing up. They help eachother to help others and they’re always caring for those around them. The antagonists are pretty funny in this one as well!!
Care Bears (TV Series 1985)
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Watch free on YouTube or stream on Minno!! Your kids will LOVE this one. Who knew vegetables could be so entertaining?? Also a great way to teach some classic Sunday school stories and also some biblical values and principles. Awesome songs as well. ...
VeggieTales - Minno Kids
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We got these dvds. Curious George is a classic. Slow paced and very very thoughtful provoking. Funny as well!! Good opportunities to learn what not to do or to ask people when you’re curious!!
Curious George 30-Story Collection [DVD]
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Stream on YouTube!! I like to thrift these so I only get the original older episodes. Teaches problem solving, math, Spanish, and friendship. So good for imaginative play and adventure!!
Dora the Explorer (TV Series 2000–2019)
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Free on YouTube. I LOVED this as a toddler and they updated the series for kids today. It’s not the lowest stim but if you go with the older 90’s version it definitely is. Teaches alphabet, rhyming, basic words lists, and songs.
Ready, Steady, Wiggle! (TV Series 1 & 2) - Wigglepedia
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Stream on YouTube!! This is making a comeback and with good reason. Adventures with friends, making up stories, and playing games. Imaginative and creative fun at a slow realistic pace. Teaches different friendship scenarios and real life morals.
Little Bear (TV series)
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On YouTube or Amazon Prime. Clifford is an absolute classic. There’s always a different lesson in each one whether it’s the main character learning it or the antagonist. Curious, playful, problem solving… so good!!!
Clifford the Big Red Dog (TV Series 2000–2003)
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Movie night with toddlers!

 
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Disney+ or thrifted. My daughter’s fav movie. Low stim and sweet story. Kind of looney tunes the way the mice and cat chase eachother.
Cinderella (1950)
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Disney + Slow paced soft lines drawn if you don’t watch in 4K. Silly and sweet. And cats are so funny to toddlers!!
Watch The Aristocats | What to Watch
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Disney + We have this on tape and it’s such a vibe. The kids get so excited to see Mary Poppins coming down on the clouds and the joy she brings. We haven’t made it through the full movie but she’s usually mesmerized for at least an hour and twenty m...
Mary Poppins (1964)
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Disney + My all time favourite movie. The soundtrack and the drama is all so good. Very slow paced and peaceful.
The Sound of Music (1965)
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