Below are our favorite podcast recommendations for children ages 2-8. This list was created by our Senior Learning Science Analyst at Khan Academy. Happy listening!
Storytelling
- Stories Podcast - Modernized fairy tales plus some originals with a friendly tone and catchy songs.
- Story Pirates - Children submit stories and comedians turn them into comedy sketches and songs. This is a friendly and positive podcast and includes interviews with child authors.
- Circle Round - Traditional fables with celebrity guest stars.
- What If World? - This podcast takes "what if" questions and turns them into detailed stories. It's also likely to inspire giggles and creativity!
Science
- Wow in the World! - Two wacky recurring characters have adventures based on new discoveries in science. Their website has lesson plans and activities for each episode.
- Brains On! - Answers kids' questions about how things work. We find this podcast to be really thoughtful and well-produced.
- Tumble Podcast - Focused on the scientific process and scientific discoveries. This podcast has an abundance of interviews with scientists.
Arts
- Noodle Loaf - Fun, short, music-education podcast from an elementary music educator. This production builds foundational music skills like repetition, rhythm, and movement.
History
- Forever Ago - This podcast shares the history of everyday objects, like phones, shoes, umbrellas, and emojis.
Looking for more? Check out these lists published by Common Sense Media and the New York Times. Do you have recommendations to add? Reach our team at khankids@khanacademy.org.
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