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Great Podcasts for Kids and Families
Great Podcasts for Kids and Families
Podcasts are a great way to pass the time and there is a fantastic array available online covering all ages and interests , often for free. We have pulled together some of our favourites which are available for streaming and/or download from locations such as Acast, Spotify, Podbean, Apple Podcast App, Tune In Radio or Google Podcasts unless otherwise specified.
If your family have any podcast suggestions that you think could be included - please email us at lisa@writeplacemedia.co.uk
Homeschool History – presented by Horrible Histories’ Greg Jenner, this podcast is full of facts and jokes from a range of historical topics
Fun Kids Science Weekly – show exploring the coolest and most incredible things in science with topics varying from animals to space and beyond.
Everything Under The Sun – in this podcast, children can send in questions about the world which are then answered by Molly Oldfield and a team of experts
Wow in the World – family friendly podcast for kids and grown-ups where stories are shared about the latest news in science, technology and innovation.
Maddie’s Sound Explorers – this award winning podcast hosted by Maddie Moate explores the sounds of science and nature before bringing you a new piece of music made from the noises that have been discovered.
The Story Seeds Podcast – creative podcast where kids and best-selling authors meet up and grow original stories inspired by children’s story ideas with each episode ending with a story time read aloud by the author
David Walliams’ Marvellous Musical Podcast – this series from 2019 introduces young music fans to the stories of famous composes in a fun and engaging way.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls – each episode of this podcast explores the lives of women from the hugely popular series of books, encouraging young listeners to ask questions and explore their interests. Listen via the Rebel Girls app which is free to download on Apple Devices and available to purchase on a monthly, annual basis after a free trial.
Live From Mount Olympus - theatrical and engaging retellings of the Greek myths
Peace Out – this gentle podcast of short stories promote mindfulness and inner calm with relaxation and breathing exercises, perfect for winding down at the end of a busy day.
Stories Podcast – produced by Wondery, this weekly podcast has a extensive back catalogue of stories that range from retellings of fairy tales and classic stories through to original works
Circle Round – created and produced by parents of young children, this podcast features carefully selected folktales from around the world into sound and music rich plays for kids aged 4 to 10.
Honeybee Bedtime Stories - produced by a school teacher, these are bedtime stories often inspired by films and other popular characters as well as songs and other tales.
Five Minutes With Dad - featuring a dad with his eight and six year old, listeners get an opportunity to hear a genuine conversation that discusses real life situations and matters of wellbeing as well as suggesting some useful resources.