Podcasts for Kids!
Podcasts are entertaining and informative, and they are a great way to give us a break from screen time while providing an alternative to reading. You can listen to Podcasts at bedtime, on road trips, while building a puzzle, doing some yard work, or helping around the house. And did you know they even help you increase your vocabulary and become a better reader?
Podcasts on this page have been carefully selected and evaluated to offer you the best quality and widest variety of topics that may interest you. Ask your families to help you get started with these.
The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story series about the interplanetary adventures of Finn Caspian. The tale begins with 8-year-old Finn, his friends, and their pet robots aboard the Famous Marlowe 280 Interplanetary Exploratory Space Station searching for uncharted planets, solving mysteries with his friends, and helping aliens from far-off galaxies.
Tumble is a science podcast that shares the stories behind science discovery. In each episode, science is brought to life through creative stories, and explores how science actually works as a process. With stories ranging from reaching the deepest part of the ocean to hunting for black holes in distant galaxies, Tumble is co-hosted by a science journalist and a teacher.
Peace Out: Relaxation Stories for Kids is a short stories podcast for kids that helps you be calm and relax -- and can be great at the end of a day! Each story episode also guides you through visualizations and breathing exercises which can help us as we unwind and prepare for a peaceful bedtime.
What If World There is no question too silly for this storytelling podcast hosted by Mr. Eric O’Keefe. What if sharks had legs? What if a tiny dragon lived in your closet? What if the Seattle Seahawks gave Marshawn Lynch the ball at the end of Super Bowl XLIX? These topics are all fair game, making for an incredibly entertaining listen for parents and kids alike. Regular listeners are even encouraged to call in with their own questions, which are crafted into original stories using fun voices, making for unrelenting ridiculousness.
But Why? , a podcast hosted by Jane Lindholm, is here to help foster your curiosity by tackling questions from the ordinary, such as “Why do the leaves change color?” to the kind of complicated: “Who invented words?” The topics are crowd sourced from actual kids who can submit questions using the voice note feature on a phone. So if you ever find yourself in a pickle with a particular subject matter, tune in to this podcast!
Stories Podcast is another great source for podcast stories. The fine folks at GoPlayPretend have amassed an impressive collection of G-rated tales. This year already, the team has covered Thor, The Cat Who Caught the Moon, and the origin of the Chinese New Year.
Noodle Loaf is a musical-themed podcast that is also all about teaching kids about science. If you love silly songs and you want to learn a thing or two, Noodle Loaf is worth it! Plus, each podcast is only about 10-minutes apiece, so the time commitment is pretty low.
Noodle Loaf is a musical-themed podcast that is also all about teaching kids about science. If you love silly songs and you want to learn a thing or two, Noodle Loaf is worth it! Plus, each podcast is only about 10-minutes apiece, so the time commitment is pretty low.
Brains On! is a science podcast co-hosted by a different kid, tackling their questions with interviews, fun segments, and the occasional musical number. Episodes cover a wide range of topics like carnivorous plants, interpreting dog and cat sounds, and life on other planets.
Eleanor Amplified is a podcast inspired by old-time radio shows -- complete with over-the-top sound effects . This exciting serial podcast follows a plucky journalist who goes on adventures looking for her big scoop. You will love Eleanor's wit and daring and might even pick up some great messages along the way.
The Past & The Curious is a podcast featuring comedic actors performing little-known stories from history in a funny and humorous manner. Stay tuned for the quiz segment, where you can face-off for brownie points.
The Past & The Curious is a podcast featuring comedic actors performing little-known stories from history in a funny and humorous manner. Stay tuned for the quiz segment, where you can face-off for brownie points.
The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd is a podcast about an evil genius - Dr. Floyd - that tries to take over the world. You will become obsessed learning how he plans to fend off his nemesis, Dr. Steve, while learning about history in the process. The series is officially wrapped up for good, but there are nearly 10 years worth of fun as either giant downloads or you can relive old episodes with week-to-week updates.