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Planning a family road trip? Wondering how to spend a rainy afternoon? Trying to limit the amount of screen time in your home? Podcasts are a great way to help pass time and train your brain to pay attention.
I am a big fan of Podcasts and Common Sense Media recently released this list of Podcasts the Whole Family Can Enjoy. I figured this would be a great list to share with all of you. Every podcast on this list runs for at least three hours, so when you find one you like, there are many episodes to enjoy!
Are you new to podcasts? If so, click on this Parents' Guide to Podcasts to read up on everything you need to know to download, stream, and listen to podcasts. Hopefully you will like them as much as I do.
-Ms. Prince
Circle Round is an engaging, gentle podcast aimed at younger kids. In every episode, the narrator tells a lesser-known folktale or story from around the world. The stories are captivating and compelling and nearly always accompanied by a positive message or moral.
One of the first kids' podcasts to grasp podcasts' storytelling, this podcast is still going strong with kid-friendly renditions of classic stories, fairy tales, and original works.
Each episode takes two stories written by real kids and has a cast of voice actors turn them into ridiculous performances.
These stories are directly pulled from kids' imaginations. The stories don't always make sense, but they sure are funny and creative
But Why is a show led by kids! Kids ask the questions and this podcast finds the answers.
It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, they tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world.
Introducing The Punies, a group of friends who play sports and take on adventures together. Created by NBA Champion Kobe Bryant, each episode shares important life lessons on how to play with joy and limitless imagination, the way sports should be played.
For you Hockey fans, episode "The Inner Animal" is for you!
This is a fun game show-style podcast. A real kid has to decide which of two "experts" on a subject is telling the truth.
The topics cover a wide range of topics, so you can find something that interests you or learn something totally new.
An old-timey radio show with a high-tech twist, this series follows famous radio reporter Eleanor Amplified as she gets the scoop—and the crafty villains. With incredible sound effects and a lively voice cast, this series is great for upper elementary students.
Some kids may be open to a little bit of spookiness in their stories, and if so, this series is for them. With real kids' commentary throughout and tips for what to do if it gets too scary or icky, these darker but still kid-friendly fairy tales are sure to enthrall.
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The mystery is an award-winning series that will capture your attention from start to finish. Mars Patel is an incredible role model, and this podcast is chock-full of positive messages about friendship and bravery.
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