Ten of the Best Podcasts for Kids

ByKate Fairlie Updated on
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We’ve be fans of audio books for a long time, and in the last year or two we’ve also become huge fans of kids podcasts.

We use them to help our kids relax before sleep, to encourage a quiet bedtime activity that won’t disturb their siblings, on long car trips, or any time they have to wait for long periods and can not be active.

Podcasts are great because you get a new episode every week, or month, so there is always something new to listen to. Plus they cover such a broad range of topics and interests so you can find something for everyone. They are a great way to build on your child’s interests and expose them to different ideas and topics for loads of learning opportunities. Plus they are just plain fun!

We’ve listened to quite a few different podcasts in the last few months so my kids and I have come up with a list of what they think are the ten best podcasts for kids.

Ten of the best podcasts for kids

1. Brains On
This is a fabulous science podcasts for kids. The cover all kinds of science topics from farts, to cuttlefish, to how does a GPS work. They have lots of great kid co-hosts and produce a really interesting podcast.
Great for kids aged 7+

2. Storynory
Storynory is a long running story podcast for kids. Their presenters read a combination of myths, fairy tales and original stories and there is loads to choose from.
Great for kids aged 3+

3. Podcast Kid
Podcast Kid is hosted by Jenna and her Dad and covers lots of topics and issues relating to kids such as making friends, changing schools, and more. There is also lots of funny voices and giggles too.
Great for kids aged 7+

4. Fun Kids Digital Radio
Fun Kids offers lots of different podcast options to suit a range of ages and interests. From the Lorax to One Direction and everything in between.
Great for kids aged 5+ just pick the episodes best suited to your child.

5. Story Pirates
The Story Pirate’s are a group of actors who take stories written by kids and turn them into radio shows complete with music, sound effects and awesome voices.
Great for kids aged 4+

6. Sparkle Stories
Sparkle Stories shares delightful, imaginative, original stories for kids.
Great for ages 3+

7. 500 Words
All the stories in this podcast are written by kids who are finalist in a 500 word story competition. The topics vary wildly from funny to serious.
Great for ages 7+

8. Astronomy Cast
If your kids are space obsessed they’ll love this podcast that discusses all kinds of space and astronomy related topics in fairy simple language.
Great for kids aged 8+

9. Stories Podcast
A great story telling podcast that is regularly updated. It features fairy tales, classic stories and the occasional original story, all well voiced.
Great for kids aged 3+

10. Classics for Kids
This podcasts introduces kids to classical music and composers in a fun and entertaining way. Great presenters and lots of interesting information for music lovers.
Great for kids aged 7+

We’ve given a suggested age range for these podcasts, but as will all media, you should check out the details and listen to the podcast first before you decide if they are appropriate for your children.

Do your kids listen to podcasts?

We’d love to add more great podcasts to our list. Please leave a comment and tell us about your favourite kid’s podcasts!

 

Kate is a mum of four, with a degree in early childhood education, and many years experience as an early years teacher and parent educator.
Kate created picklebums to help parents and teachers find lots of play-based activities and printables for kids aged 2-10.

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    1. Kids podcast are the best! We listen in our way to school and they look forward to finish the story when I picked them up after school :)

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  3. We love Sparkle Stories!! We have been listening to them for several years and the brother-sister duo of the Martin and Sylvia series are like family to us! So glad you highlighted them. I cannot say enough good things about every story that Sparkle Stories puts out.

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  6. Thanks a lot, Kate! I haven’t thought about podcasts for kids. I’ll try with my son. I’ve listened to one about depression and I think it is so good that such conditions can be discussed with the kids. I’ll see how listening activity would work for us. I am glad to know that your kids love it.

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  8. My kids (5 and 9) both love Tumble! It’s a science podcast for kids with awesome storytelling. I like listening to it, too!

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  12. We love Faraway Woods: Fun characters, engaging stories, and activities, too!
    My granddaughter is totally hooked. They also have a FaceBook page where you can get information about their newest launches.

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  13. hello. My sister Charlotte and I have been listening to many of the podcasts in your list so we decided to create our own! I’m 12 and Charlotte is 8. It’s called “the Calm Kids Podcast” (we called it like that because I would often tell stories to my younger sister to calm her down and help her fall asleep).
    We have almost 10 episodes now and we hope you’ll like it too!
    ***Lucie***

    [comment posted by Mum]

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  17. I’m super surprised no one has mentioned Wow in the World!! It’s hands down my kids’ (10, 8, 6, 4) most favorite podcast. It’s an NPR podcast hosted by none other than the incredible Guy Raz and another favorite of ours, Mindy Thomas. They are a spectacular duo and super silly and funny. They teach all kinds of stuff about science, technology, the velocity of poop…loads and loads(no pun intended). It’s fabulous and must be on this list:) Thanks!

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    1. Wait…I just realized this post was from three years ago. So Wow in the World wasn’t around. So now it is and everyone should check it out:)

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