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Friendship

Friendship is one of the first big social projects of childhood. Children learn to share, take turns, read another person's face, repair a fight and hold a bond that survives disagreement. A calm, well-made series about friendship gives them a safe place to watch these moments unfold slowly enough to follow, and often gives you the words to talk about their own playground day afterwards.

For 2-year-olds

At two, friendship is mostly playing side by side rather than together. A child recognises familiar faces, copies what another child does and is only beginning to notice that someone else can be sad or happy. Look for stories with a few characters, plenty of repetition and simple moments of being kind: handing something over, waiting a turn, a warm goodbye. Conflict at this age should stay very small and resolve quickly.

Bing

Bing

Fireworks

recommended age co-watching from 2

Sula, Amma, Pando, Coco and Charlie all gather at Bing's house to share the fireworks experience.

Numberblocks

Numberblocks

Another One

recommended age co-watching from 2

One says 'I am so happy to meet you' when another One appears, and the pair end up playing together.

Bing

Bing

Here I Go

recommended age co-watching from 2

Bing explores the playground alongside his friend Pando.

In the Night Garden

In the Night Garden

Makka Pakka Washes Faces

recommended age co-watching from 2

Makka Pakka greets and helps every friend in the garden, and Igglepiggle and Upsy Daisy walk together through the flowers.

Miffy and Friends

Miffy and Friends

Miffy's and Aggie's Teddy Bears

recommended age co-watching from 2

Miffy invites her 'good friend Aggie' to stay overnight and the two bunnies look after each other through dinner and bedtime.

Guess How Much I Love You

Guess How Much I Love You

The Nest

recommended age co-watching from 2

Little Nutbrown Hare and Little Field Mouse build the nest as close friends.

Donkey Hodie

Donkey Hodie

Acornball

recommended age co-watching from 2

Donkey Hodie and Panda play and cheer together throughout.

Guess How Much I Love You

Guess How Much I Love You

The Scents of Spring

recommended age co-watching from 2

Little Field Mouse joins the search and parts saying he had heaps of fun with the hare.

Bing

Bing

Hide and Seek

recommended age co-watching from 2

Bing plays hide and seek with his crèche friends Sula, Pando and Coco.

Bing

Bing

Frog

recommended age co-watching from 2

Bing and Sula work together throughout to care for the frog.

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For 3-year-olds

Three-year-olds start to want a friend on purpose, and that brings the first real friction: toys everyone wants, plans that clash, feelings that arrive faster than words. This is the age where naming emotions helps enormously. Look for series that slow down at the moment things go wrong and show a character saying how they feel, then finding a way forward. Predictable, everyday situations work better than big adventures.

Sarah and Duck

Sarah and Duck

Cake Bake

recommended age co-watching from 2

Sarah goes through the whole effort of baking specifically to celebrate her best friend Duck.

Sarah and Duck

Sarah and Duck

Cheer Up Donkey

recommended age co-watching from 2

Sarah, Duck and Donkey spend the whole episode together and Sarah works to help Donkey feel better.

Sarah and Duck

Sarah and Duck

Lots of Shallots

recommended age co-watching from 2

Sarah and Duck do every step of the planting and waiting together, including cleaning up muddy Duck.

Blue's Clues & You!

Blue's Clues & You!

ABCs with Blue

recommended age co-watching from 2

Josh and Blue solve the puzzle together and receive a book from friends.

Blue's Clues & You!

Blue's Clues & You!

Meet Josh!

recommended age co-watching from 2

Josh, Blue and the returning friends support one another throughout.

Blue's Clues & You!

Blue's Clues & You!

Happy Birthday Blue

recommended age co-watching from 2

Friends bring gifts and celebrate Blue together.

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Daniel's Picnic

recommended age co-watching from 2

Daniel, Prince Wednesday and Miss Elaina plan and share the picnic together throughout the episode.

Pat & Mat

Pat & Mat

Glazed Frost

recommended age co-watching from 2

The two neighbors continuously support each other, sharing tools and pulling one another out of trouble throughout the episode.

Little Bear

Little Bear

Hide and Seek

recommended age co-watching from 2

A close group of animal friends plays a game together.

Pocoyo

Pocoyo

Keep Going, Pocoyo!

recommended age co-watching from 2

The friends play and support one another throughout.

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For 4-year-olds

By four, friendship has rules, and children test them constantly: who is invited, who decides the game, what counts as fair. They are practising negotiation and starting to imagine what another child wants. Look for stories where characters disagree, work it out and stay friends afterwards, showing that a fight does not end a friendship. Some humour and pretend play helps, as long as the emotional thread stays easy to follow.

Tumble Leaf

Tumble Leaf

Fig Finds A Shadow

recommended age co-watching from 2

Fig and his hedgehog friend explore the cave together throughout.

Tumble Leaf

Tumble Leaf

Springy Surprise

recommended age co-watching from 2

Fig adventures alongside his friend Maple.

Tumble Leaf

Tumble Leaf

Shiny Coins

recommended age co-watching from 2

Fig explores the island with his caterpillar companion at his side.

Tumble Leaf

Tumble Leaf

Fig Flies a Kite

recommended age co-watching from 2

Fig shares his kite adventure with his companion and friends around the island.

Tumble Leaf

Tumble Leaf

Popcorn Picture Show

recommended age co-watching from 2

Fig, Maple and Stick gather popcorn and travel together throughout the episode.

Tumble Leaf

Tumble Leaf

On a Roll

recommended age co-watching from 2

Fig and his bear friend explore and build together throughout the episode.

Bluey

Bluey

Shadowlands

recommended age co-watching from 2

Bluey, Coco, Snickers and Indy navigate the park together as a group.

Tumble Leaf

Tumble Leaf

Beat Of The Drumsticks

recommended age co-watching from 2

Friends accompany Fig and share in the drumming.

Puffin Rock

Puffin Rock

The Meteor Shower

recommended age co-watching from 4

Una and Silky's bond drives the whole episode.

Zerby Derby

Zerby Derby

Flood & Mud

recommended age co-watching from 3

Zack, Lily and Rex play and solve problems together throughout both stories.

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For 5-year-olds

Five-year-olds care deeply about being included and can feel exclusion sharply. They start to hold longer friendships, notice loyalty and jealousy, and can talk through a problem instead of only acting on it. Look for series with slightly bigger stories where friends have different skills and need each other, and where an apology carries some weight. Watching characters solve something together gives your child a model for group play.

Lyla in the Loop

Lyla in the Loop

Sister Secrets

recommended age co-watching from 2

Lyla asks the twins about their secret and they share it with her.

Molly of Denali

Molly of Denali

Grandpa's Drum

recommended age co-watching from 2

Tooey accompanies Molly on the entire quest and helps her think through clues.

Molly of Denali

Molly of Denali

Steam Bath Ch'oondaii

recommended age co-watching from 2

Molly asks her friend Oscar to spend the day building alongside her.

Molly of Denali

Molly of Denali

A Song for Lola

recommended age co-watching from 2

Molly and her friend work together, mirroring Lola and Mibs's lifelong friendship.

Molly of Denali

Molly of Denali

Puppy Sitting

recommended age co-watching from 2

The children and the two puppies are shown as close friends throughout.

Stillwater

Stillwater

Downward Dog

recommended age co-watching from 2

Michael hopes Yuko will be 'my best friend, at least for the weekend.'

Lyla in the Loop

Lyla in the Loop

3, 2, 1 Liftoff!

recommended age co-watching from 2

Lyla stays patient with Joey and adapts to make him comfortable.

Molly of Denali

Molly of Denali

The Great Qyah Cleanup

recommended age co-watching from 2

Molly and her friend spend the episode exploring and solving the mystery together.

Molly of Denali

Molly of Denali

Tusk, Tusk, and More Tusk

recommended age co-watching from 2

Molly, Tooey, and Trini explore and solve the problem together.

Phoebe & Jay

Phoebe & Jay

Fort Yaber

recommended age co-watching from 2

Phoebe and Jay build the fort hoping Manny will keep coming over to play.

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For 6-year-olds

At six, friendship becomes about trust, fairness and belonging to a group. Children begin to see that a friend can have a different opinion and still be a good friend, and they are sensitive to teasing and being left out. Look for stories with real narrative depth: friends who make mistakes, feel embarrassed or jealous, and repair things themselves. At this age, a series can carry more nuance without needing an adult to explain the ending.

Paris & Pups

Paris & Pups

Sad Baby

recommended age co-watching from 3

Star and Slivington stay beside Baby through every failed attempt.

Puffin Rock

Puffin Rock

The Salmon Leap

recommended age co-watching from 4

The three friends set out together to see the salmon.

Doc McStuffins

Doc McStuffins

Starry, Starry Night

recommended age co-watching from 2

Doc invites Henry over for the family star picnic.

Molly of Denali

Molly of Denali

The Qyah Ice Classic

recommended age co-watching from 2

The group of friends supports one another across the whole contest.

Peppa Pig

Peppa Pig

Bicycles

recommended age co-watching from 2

Peppa rides and races with Danny, Susie and Rebecca.

Bluey

Bluey

Camping

recommended age co-watching from 2

The two dogs share days of games together.

Pocoyo

Pocoyo

Who's on the Phone?

recommended age co-watching from 2

The phone connects Pocoyo with his friends Pato and Ellie.

Stillwater

Stillwater

Soaked

recommended age co-watching from 2

Stillwater supports the children and shares cupcakes with the group.

Molly of Denali

Molly of Denali

In the Dark of Day

recommended age co-watching from 2

The three friends face the dark together throughout.

SciShow Kids

SciShow Kids

Amazing Cave Animals

recommended age co-watching from 2

The hosts plan a visit to their friend Sam the bat and his family.

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