If the words book fair, Goosebumps, and Magic School Bus instantly take you back to your elementary school library, Scholastic’s new streaming service is aimed squarely at that feeling. The company behind so many classroom staples has launched its first branded streaming app, gathering classic shows based on its books into one free, kid-friendly destination for families.
The app, branded as Scholastic TV on consumer platforms, is designed for kids roughly ages 2 to 12, but it also taps into the memories of the generations who first discovered these stories through paperbacks and after-school TV. Scholastic says the service launched with more than 400 hours of programming drawn from its library and partner catalog, giving it a sizable nostalgic lineup right from day one.
At the heart of the service are some of the most recognizable Scholastic titles. Viewers can watch the classic Clifford the Big Red Dog animated series, The Magic School Bus in its original run, and the original Goosebumps TV adaptation. The lineup also includes The Baby-Sitters Club and Animorphs, which bring the live-action side of 90s and early 2000s Scholastic reading memories to the screen. Rounding things out are evergreen kids staples like Garfield and Barney & Friends from the 9 Story Media Group library, giving the app a mix of educational series and comfort-watch favorites.
For many viewers, this is the first time these shows have been assembled under one clearly branded Scholastic experience. The app leans into what parents already associate with the company, promising a safe environment that feels like an extension of the classroom rather than a random scroll through generic kids content. The goal is to offer something that works as both a nostalgia trip for adults and an on-ramp for a new generation discovering Clifford, Ms. Frizzle, and the monsters of Goosebumps for the first time.
The service operates as an AVOD platform, which means it is supported by advertising instead of a monthly subscription. Scholastic partnered with 9 Story Media Group and streaming technology company Future Today to build the app. Future Today already powers several well known free streaming brands, and that infrastructure helps Scholastic TV offer a straightforward experience without paywalls or complicated sign-ups.
In practical terms, that means families can download the Scholastic app, start watching, and treat it like a dedicated channel for trusted kids shows. The interface is designed to be simple and easy to navigate, with large tiles and clear categories aimed at younger viewers. The mix of spooky stories, science adventures, and gentle preschool content gives the app some range, whether the mood is Halloween-style thrills with Goosebumps or classroom-friendly field trips with The Magic School Bus.
While the focus is on kids, the nostalgic pull is hard to ignore. Adults who grew up racing to snag the latest Goosebumps paperback at the book fair can now put on the original series in a few clicks. Fans who remember watching Clifford and The Magic School Bus on public television can revisit those episodes in sequence, this time possibly watching alongside their own kids or younger relatives. The selection of titles reflects that intention, leaning into shows that defined school-age viewing for entire classes and book clubs.
To start streaming, viewers need a compatible device rather than a traditional cable subscription. At launch, the Scholastic app is available on Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, including popular streaming sticks. On Roku, you can find it by opening the Channel Store and searching for “Scholastic” or “Scholastic TV,” then adding the channel to your home screen. On Amazon Fire TV, the app can be located through the Amazon Appstore on your device, installed, and launched like any other streaming app.
Scholastic’s Scholastic TV landing page also links out to Roku, Amazon Fire TV, the Apple App Store, and Google Play, pointing to a rollout that includes mobile devices as well. On Android, for example, the Scholastic TV app is listed as a free download, highlighting features such as high quality video, kid-friendly navigation, and a catalog built around Clifford, The Magic School Bus, and Goosebumps. Availability on iOS and other platforms is part of the broader expansion, so families who prefer phones and tablets can check their local app stores for the latest status.
Once installed, the app is designed to work without a paid subscription. Platform descriptions for Scholastic TV emphasize that there is no registration or membership fee required, and that content is supported through advertising instead. That model mirrors other free, ad-supported streaming services and makes it easier for families to treat Scholastic TV as a drop-in destination whenever they want something familiar, educational, and age appropriate.
The exact catalog can shift over time as new series and episodes arrive, but the initial lineup offers a clear snapshot of the service’s nostalgic appeal. Clifford the Big Red Dog, The Magic School Bus, and Goosebumps sit at the center, pairing cozy educational storytelling with just enough spooky fun for older kids. Series such as The Baby-Sitters Club and Animorphs bring the live-action side of Scholastic’s 90s and early 2000s output into the mix, while Garfield and Barney & Friends round out the familiar faces that many viewers remember from childhood blocks of television. As rights and partnerships evolve, Scholastic and 9 Story Media Group have signaled that additional titles from their catalogs are likely to be added over time.
For parents and caregivers, the appeal is straightforward. Instead of hunting across multiple services for individual shows, Scholastic TV gathers a specific slice of children’s programming in one place, built around a brand they already recognize from classrooms, book clubs, and school events. For kids, it functions simply as a channel filled with big red dogs, science field trips, spooky tales, and gentle life lessons, all available on demand.
As with any streaming service, availability can vary by region and platform, so it is always a good idea to check your device’s app store for the most current listing. Still, for anyone who grew up with Scholastic book orders stuffed in backpacks and now wants an easy way to share those same worlds on a TV screen, the launch of Scholastic TV marks a very direct bridge between those childhood memories and today’s streaming habits.