Listening

Storytelling is a a great way to develop the imagination. Click on the resources below to listen to some stories.

Lower Elementary

As the title suggests, these 15-25 minute short stories great for the younger grades, though all can probably appreciate it.

5-10 minute podcast shorts about vocabulary, learning, and social-emotional wellbeing. Great for little ones.

20-30 minute podcasts that help children think about philosophy and morals through storytelling. Upbeat and positive.

Short (10-15 minute) podcasts with colorful voice actors and engaging music.


Lots of free content, some paid but very high quality storytelling. Great for relaxing short stories to wind down.

These 20-30 minute nonfiction podcasts celebrate amazing female public figures and their inspiring stories. Based on a best selling book of the same name.

Upper Elementary

20-40 minute primarily science and STEM themed podcasts explaining the how and why behind the mysteries of everyday life. Great production value.

30-40 minute podcast narrated by kids and made for kids. This podcast explores questions that listeners (other kids) submit. More science and inquiry based, but on a range of topics.

15-20 minute short stories with a very easy to navigate interface and a wide variety of stories. Engaging and fun.

5-15 Science themed podcasts that answers kid submitted questions. Short and sweet, this is a nice way to wind down and relax for a moment. (Please note, you'll have to scroll down and click "All Our Episodes" to listen online)

20- 30 minute episodes that are fast-paced fun-filled ethics issues for kids and their parents, with questions and ideas to really get you thinking. It asks curly questions about animals, technology, school, pop culture and the future.

Story Time with Ryan and Craig

Weekly reading of children's books by professional comedians and directors. Great fun for parents, eductors, and children.

Books read aboard the International Space Station and broadcast back to Earth. Website contains other educational resources about space and science.

Short, 5-10 minute comedic episodes about the bumbling adventures of Dr. Floyd. More entertainment-oriented, but very high quality.