Commuting to work each day has developed my love for the humble podcast. I am able to concentrate on the road whilst also listening to Richard Fidler converse with his latest guest. While brainstorming ways to provide the kids with some listening activities at home I realised that podcasts would be perfect. I then set off to find the 12 best podcasts for kids which I have pulled together so you can enjoy them too.
Yes, now is the best time to whip out the kids noise cancelling earbuds or headphones that they received for Christmas or their birthday, connect it to a device and give them an session listening to one of these educational podcasts, perhaps while mindfully colouring.
Think we’ve missed what you think is one of the best podcasts for kids? Let us know by leaving a comment so we can check it out too.
The 12 Best Podcasts for Kids
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The Beanies
The Beanies podcast encourages active listening for kids and best of all is a screen free, guilt free break for parents. It’s Australian and it’s pretty awesome!
Fierce Girls
Fierce Girls is an Australian podcast that tells the inspiring tales of some of Australia’s most extraordinary women.
Brains On!
Brains Out is an award-winning audio show for kids and families. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world. The mission is to encourage kids’ natural curiosity and wonder using science and history…but there’s no age limit on curiosity and episodes of Brains On can be enjoyed by anyone.
The Indoor Kids – Currently on hiatus
The Indoor Kids podcast isn’t just about video games, but it isn’t not about video games. The Indoor Kids is all about the kind of lifestyle you have to lead in order to be a proper Gamer, capital G.
Circle Round
Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR’s Circle Round adapts carefully-selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 4 to 10. Each 10- to 20-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.
Soundwalks
Soundwalks paint rich, sonic landscapes for children to explore with their imaginations, to develop an appreciation for the sounds of nature as well as to encourage a co-listening educational experience.
Story Pirates
The Sound Pirates aren’t your typical swashbuckling sailors. They don’t steal gold, pillage villages, or claim land; They’re searching for a different kind of treasure: kids’ wildest, most imaginative stories. The Story Pirates are passionate about elevating the value of kids’ voices and work to bring kids’ words and ideas to life through this podcast.
Short and Curly
The Short and Curly podcast is a fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast for kids and their parents, with questions and ideas to really get you thinking. It asks curly questions about animals, technology, school, pop culture and the future.
Imagine This: Big Ideas for Little People
This kids podcast runs weekly and delves into a puzzling question from an inquisitive mind, examining the science behind it in a fun and engaging way.
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.
This Kid Life
This Kid Life from the Sydney Opera House, is a podcast series for kids. What do they know? Do they know things? Let’s find out.
Stories Podcast
This is a nightly bedtime story podcast that is G-rated and safe for kids of all ages.
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