Kidcasts

Check out this great range of Kidcasts:

Podcasts aren't just for adults! There are high-quality podcasts produced for, and in some cases by kids. Kids want to pursue their interests just like adults. Podcasts provide them with a chance to learn more about something they enjoy. Podcasts are a great way for kids to engage their other senses (without screens) and experience music, stories, science and news. For kids who struggle with reading, podcasts, like audiobooks, provide a new outlet. Finally, research shows that listening leads to better learning. A study conducted by the Audio Publishing Association showed that listening increases reading accuracy, improves comprehension and fluency and even increases motivation.

New to podcasts? Check out Podcasts 101 below for information on how to get started.

Check out this list of reccomended podcasts to start your listening journey:

• Storynory - This is an online treasure trove of free audio stories. You can listen to a mixture of original stories, fairy tales, and specially adapted myths and histories. Storynory has published an episode every week since 2005, so there is plenty to love and something for everyone.

• April Eight Songs & Stories - An original fairytale podcast series for the whole family.

• But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids - Kids ask the questions and the producers find the answers; everything from nature, words and more.

• The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian - Finn Caspian is an 8-year-old boy aboard the Famous Marlowe 280 Interplanetary Exploratory Space Station. He and his friends Abigail, Elias, and Vale are Explorers Troop 301, taking off from the Marlowe to explore uncharted planets, help the occasional alien, and solve a mystery that threatens to destroy their space station.

• Book Club for Kids - A place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde.

• Ear Snacks - A podcast for kids about the world: Andrew & Polly and their friends consider music, science, art and culture.

• KidNuz - KidNuz is the brainchild of four veteran broadcast journalists who believe that kids deserve a newscast all their own; one that delivers current events in a kid-friendly package, sparks curiosity, and gets them asking critical questions. Together with parents and teachers, KidNuz engages kids on issues that are relevant to them. Or soon will be. Our Mission:  To engage kids in current events, encourage critical thinking, and spark meaningful conversations.

• Little Stories for Tiny People - Original audio stories aimed at toddlers and younger. Many last no longer than 10 minutes.

• WOW in the World - Episodes focus on subjects in STEAM and language arts, all geared toward kids in grades K-5.

• Story Pirates - Story Pirates encourages kids to submit their own ideas. But instead of turning them into stories, the show transforms those ideas into songs and sketch comedy. So fun!

• Peace Out - Short stories that help children calm down and relax by guiding them through visualization and breathing exercises. Perfect for parents or teachers who want to teach mindfulness and self-regulation.

• Tumble - Tumble is a science podcast for kids, to be enjoyed by the entire family. We tell stories about science discoveries, with the help of scientists! Join Lindsay and Marshall as they ask questions, share mysteries, and share what science is all about.

• What If World - Each week, Mr. Eric takes a "what if?" question from a friend and spins it into a story just for listeners? What if a dragon appeared in my backyard?

• Saturday Morning Cereal Bowl - A weekly music show for the whole family!

You can find many more great podcasts in these articles:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018742003/podcast-picks-for-kids

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/podcast-lists

https://www.weareteachers.com/best-podcasts-for-kids/