A New Educational Streaming App Arrives for Families (Plus a "Secret" Platform!)

A new, free, and ad-supported streaming service has launched just in time to offer families a new destination for entertaining and educational content. The Scholastic TV app is a fun learning space for kids and parents alike.

The service comes from a partnership between Scholastic and Future Today. It aims to offer a safe, curated experience for children, featuring content from Scholastic's well-known library and other family-friendly shows.

What's on Scholastic TV?

The app features over 400 hours of programming, which is a significant amount of content for a free service. You'll find a wide variety of shows that both parents and kids can enjoy, including titles that might bring back some fond memories.

Some of the shows available include:

• Classic Children's Shows: Clifford the Big Red Dog, The Magic School Bus, and Goosebumps.

• Other Fan Favorites: The app also has titles from the 9 Story Media Group catalog, such as Garfield and Barney & Friends.

Where to Watch: A Hidden Discovery

Initial news reports and even the official Scholastic website mention the app's availability on Roku and Amazon Fire TV. It's great to see a new service launching on some of the biggest streaming platforms right out of the gate. However, a little searching revealed a very valuable piece of information for cord-cutters.

The app is also available on Google TV through the Google Play Store, making it an option for a much wider audience than initially thought. It's not uncommon for apps to become available on platforms before a company officially announces them. The fact that you can find the app on Google TV by simply searching for it is a great bonus for anyone using that platform.

A Note on Other Platforms

While the app is on the "Big Three" of streaming platforms -- Roku, Fire TV, and Google TV -- it does not appear to be available on Apple TV at this time. This is a good point to be aware of if that is your primary streaming device.

Installed and Ready to Go

I've already installed it on my supported streaming devices. The launch of a quality, free, and ad-supported service like Scholastic TV is a great development in the world of cord-cutting. My Streaming Life has been dedicated to finding valuable content like this, and this new app is a perfect addition to my list of services.