Growing up, nothing was better in the morning than running to the tv trying to turn on your favorite cartoons, whether before school or just to start your day. Each different theme song was unforgettable; many brought us happiness as we sang along to the catchy words, each character felt like our best friends and every episode brought a new adventure. They were colorful cartoons that made us laugh and shaped our childhood memories in many ways, so here are the most popular childhood cartoons.
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated comedy television series created by marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. The first ever episode premiered on July 17, 1999, it follows the adventures of the character SpongeBob and his aquatic friends in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom.
The Fairy Odd Parents 
The Fairy Odd Parents is an American animated television series created by Butch Hartman for Nickelodeon. It follows a 10-year-old boy Timmy Turner, with two fairy godparents Cosmo and Wanda, who grants him wishes to get navigate his challenging life. His wishes often lead to unintended consequences, resulting in humorous and chaotic situations he must resolve within the series.
Rugrats 
Rugrats is a animates series of a group of toddlers first aired in 1991, it was created by Arlene Klasky, Gabor Csupo, and Paul Germain for Nickelodeon. It follows a group of toddlers but focuses mainly on Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, and twins Phil and Lil DeVille as they navigate through their everyday life as children and face imaginative adventures often through their perspective. Rugrats combination of humor, adventure, and relatable childhood experiences has made it a long-lasting part of animated television history.
Adventure Time
Adventure time was created by Pendelton Ward for cartoon network, which the first episode aired in 2010. The animated series follows a boy named Jake and his shape- shifting magical dog brother, they journey through the surreal post-apocalyptic land. Adventure time is known for its humorous and deep storytelling, it explores friendship, love, and existential themes. The show even won eight Primetime Emmy Awards, a Peabody award, and even influenced a new wave of animated series.
Teen Titans
Teen titans is an American animated superhero series created by Glen Murakami and based on the Dc Comics superhero team of the same name. The show features a blend of action, humor, and drama. The series consists of five seasons which follows the adventures of five main characters who live in Titans Tower, and a T-shaped building overlooking jump city. 
The Magic School Bus 
Most people know this series from watching it in school during their childhood, the Magic School bus is an animated education children’s series. It follows Ms. Frizzle an eccentric teacher who takes her class on field trips using a magic school bus that can travel through many environments.
Overall, there are many more cartoons that are nostalgic to kids these days, whether they watched them during school or in the morning before school or even after school. These cartoons hold a special place in many people’s memories, because they remind them of simpler and happier times.
