PreK-5 Podcasts
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
Kids are always asking seemingly simple questions that have surprisingly complex answers, such as "Why is the sky blue?" and "Who invented words?" This cute biweekly radio show/podcast takes on answering them. Each episode features several kid-submitted questions, usually on a single theme, and with the help of experts, it gives clear, interesting answers.
Best for: All ages
This fun and fast-moving spin-off of the popular Brains On! podcast is a family-friendly debate podcast. A kid judge listens to and scores the rousing, fact-based arguments of two contestants. With episodes like "Dragons versus Unicorns" and "Pizza versus Tacos," kids will be hooked, and they won't even notice that they're learning how to defend their ideas along the way.
Best for: Big kids
The catchy soundtrack is the star in this delightful podcast from children's music duo Andrew & Polly (not surprising since the hosts have created songs for Wallykazam! and Sesame Studios). But this funny program also covers a range of topics by talking to actual kids as well as experts, providing thoughtful fun for young ones and their grown-ups.
Best for: Preschoolers and little kids
Kids like to be informed and engaged, but talking to kids about the news can be a challenge. This podcast, created by moms who are broadcast journalists, offers young listeners five minutes of kid-friendly news (followed by a quick quiz) each day, five days a week. Perfectly timed for waking up, KiDNuz lets you start the day off on a worldy note.
Best for: All ages
Often compared to a kid-friendly Radiolab, this podcast not only addresses fascinating topics but also tries to foster a love of science itself by interviewing scientists about their process and discoveries. The hosts don't assume that listeners have a science background -- but even kids who think they don't like science may change their minds after listening to this podcast.
Best for: Kids and tweens
NPR's first show for kids is exactly the sort of engaging, well-produced content you would expect from the leaders in radio and audio series. Hosts Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas exude joy and curiosity while discussing the latest news in science and technology in a way that's enjoyable for kids and informative for grown-ups.
Best for: All ages
Similar to But Why, this is another radio show/podcast that takes kid-submitted science questions and answers them with the help of experts. What makes this one different is it tends to skew a bit older, both in its questions and answers, and it has a different kid co-host each week. The result is a fun show that's as silly as it is educational.
Best for: Kids and tweens
Noodle Loaf
Noodle Loaf is a play based world of music, created by musician, early childhood music educator and children’s book author, Dan Saks.
Best for ages 3-9
Story Seeds
On each episode of our Webby Award-nominated podcast, we capture the magic that happens when kids ages 6-12 meet and collaborate with beloved storytellers who grow original short stories inspired by their story ideas!
Peace Out
Peace Out Podcast offers calming guided meditations and gentle yoga movement for kids. Host Chanel Tsang leads breathing, stretching, and visualization exercises over ambient music. Episodes combine simple social-emotional learning with educational facts about animals and elements of nature.
This is a show from Gizmodo about science, technology, and scenarios about future. What if the Earth stopped rotating around the sun? What if all diseases become resistant to antibiotics? What if a supernova happened in the galaxy next door?
Best For Big Kids
Okay, so you probably know about Science Friday. But have you really thought about the fact that it’s available in podcast form?
Imaginary Worlds is a science fiction podcast, and it’s so good, I’m calling it close enough. Science fiction lover Eric Molinsky crawls into every corner of science fiction culture, and talks to experts to get at the deeper truth behind the fictions. This is another one that’s best for older kids who are into scifi, and judging episode by episode.
It’s a smart show that older kids who are into numbers might love. Host Jody Avirgan interviews people from all corners of the data world— from books to health to politics. The episode on how science works (or doesn’t) is a must-listen, and the show recently went into the field to learn how data can help save an endangered bird species.
Español
Allegro Mágico es un hermoso podcast en español que introduce a los niños a la música clásica. Cada episodio está diseñado para exponer a los niños a piezas clásicas famosas y contar la historia de ellos.
Cuentos a la luz de la luna te ofrece un cuento infantil cada un par de semanas. Los cuentos relatados por Carlos desde el Bosque del León de Piedra son los clásicos cuentos infantiles adaptados al lenguaje actual.
Capítulos de mini cuentos, fábulas y otros contenidos narrados con un hijo y una madre