B+BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week
An educational app featuring weekly animated movies on various subjects like science, reading, and social studies, accompanied by interactive quizzes and activities.
Parent verdict
Is BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Ages 5-9. Best for knowledge building, curiosity.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated April 16, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
5-10 minutes
Safety level
Low
Best for
Knowledge building, curiosity
Ages
Ages 5-9
Great for your child
It makes learning feel like watching a cartoon with a funny robot friend.
Great for you
It provides a reliable, high-quality educational resource that doesn't require constant supervision.
Parent notes
Ensure your subscription is managed through a secure store account. Reinforce that the information in the app is for learning and they should always ask you if they find something confusing online.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
BrainPOP Jr. makes a natural co-viewing routine where parents and kids can debate quiz answers together, though the app itself is built for a single child clicking through without built-in co-op features.
Skills this builds
- Predicting what Moby's robotic beeps mean before Annie responds to him
- Collaborating on the five-question quiz by talking through the choices out loud
- Taking turns using the 'Draw About It' sketch pad to respond to the prompt
Try this together
When Annie pauses to ask a question midway through the movie, pause the video yourself and guess the answer together before hitting play.
Parents also ask
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