Fun and Educational Podcasts to Keep Your Kids Entertained

Looking for a way to keep your kids entertained and engaged without screens during down time moments—whether you’re stuck in traffic or just relaxing at home?

We've rounded up some podcasts recommendations for kids of all ages. Whether your little one is a preschooler or a curious tween, there's something here that'll surely capture their interest!

Fun and Educational Podcasts For Kids

Preschooler

Sandaang Salaysay

Sandaang Salaysay offers a treasure trove of Filipino tales from Areté Podcasts that's perfect for your little ones. This podcast is great for introducing kids to the rich world of Filipino folklore. Pop on an episode during bedtime or while they’re playing, and let the stories keep their imagination running.

Silly Stories for Kids

With Silly Stories for Kids, get ready for some wild, quirky adventures! This podcast is all about spontaneity, with stories made up on the spot for endless fun. They also have an invitation for every family: "You could even be in a Silly Story by registering your family over on our website www.sillystoriesforkids.com"

Blue’s Clues & You Story Time with Josh & Blue

Join Josh and Blue as they embark on delightfully silly and sweet bedtime adventures. Each story is filled with fun songs and dreamy tales, making it a fantastic way for kiddos to snuggle up and drift off to sleep. This could be a bedtime routine game-changer!

Sleep Tight Stories

Dive into a world of calm and joy with Sleep Tight Stories. These bedtime tales are designed to spark wonder without overexciting kids.

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Gradeschoolers

Girl Tales

For Gradeschoolers "Girl Tales" flips the script on classical fairytales. Here, princesses don’t need rescuing – they’re in charge of their own adventures! With lively voice actors and captivating stories, this podcast is perfect for young kids who love a good tale with a modern twist.

Who Smarted?

Here's a quick, 15-minute blast of science and history that’ll have kids laughing and learning. Each episode is packed with humor and fascinating facts, making it a great listen during snack time or short drives.

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Do your kids ask the most random things, well this podcast may the answers to those quirky questions! From nature to space and everything in between, it tackles the questions that keep young minds buzzing.

Brains On!

Science and curiosity are the recipe that make up the podcast Brains On! Each week, a kid co-host joins podcast host, Molly Bloom, to explore listener-submitted questions. It's packed with mystery sounds, cool facts, and a lotsa of fun—perfect for kids and even adults who love to learn and ever-crurious!

Tweens & Teens

6 Minute English

Great for older kids learning English, this podcast covers everyday situations and boosts vocabulary in just a few minutes. Podcast hosts Phil and Georgie make language learning engaging and practical.

Unexplainable

Dive into the unknown with host Noam Hassenfeld as he explores scientific mysteries and unanswered questions. From what we know to what we’re still figuring out, this podcast is a fascinating journey into the world of science.

Instant Genius

Curious minds will love this podcast from BBC Science Focus Magazine. Each episode brings a bite-sized masterclass on topics ranging from health to the Big Bang, all delivered by world-leading experts in under 30 minutes.

Stuff You Missed in History Class

This isn’t your average history lesson! Explore weird and wonderful stories often not covered in typical history class. From a “flying ambulance” to the first woman cyclist to circle the globe, these episodes are as educational as they are fascinating and enterntaining.