I grew up on listening to Adventures in Odyssey on CDs and just love that kids today can listen to fun podcasts anywhere and anytime! Discover the best kids' podcasts by age group—perfect for car rides, quiet time, and bedtime routines! This guide features fun, educational, and family-friendly shows with quick summaries to help you find favorites for every age.
When kids listen to a story instead of watching a screen, the difference is striking—their nervous systems stay calm, and they’re more grounded and focused. Listening to dramatized audio also activates and strengthens two key brain networks: one that processes speech and another that integrates both speech and non-speech sounds. It’s incredible to see how much more balanced and engaged they are with just a simple story.
Ages 2–5 (Preschool)
- Baby Wordplay Podcast – Short, musical episodes that introduce young listeners to playful language and early literacy skills.
- Clap for Classics – Combines music, movement, and storytelling to introduce young kids to classical music in a fun, engaging way.
- Frozen Forces of Nature – A gentle and imaginative podcast exploring nature through the lens of frozen worlds, perfect for curious little ones.
- Garden Keeper Gus – Follows a gentle adventure in a magical garden that sparks curiosity about plants and nature.
- Imagination Time with Katie – Encourages preschoolers to dream big through calming, creative storytelling.
- Koala Moon – Soothing bedtime stories designed to help little ones relax and fall asleep.
- Little Stories for Tiny People – Whimsical original tales crafted just for tiny ears and growing imaginations.
- Molly of Denali - Adapted from the new PBS show, it's about Molly's adventures in Alaska with her grandpa.
- Pinkalicious & Peterrific Podcast – Follows the colorful adventures of Pinkalicious and her brother Peterrific as they explore.
- Sheriff Labrador – Light-hearted stories featuring Sheriff Labrador solving simple mysteries in a kid-friendly town.
- Silly Stories for Kids – Playful, humorous short stories that are perfect for a giggle before bedtime.
- Sleep Tight Stories – A calming collection of classic and original bedtime tales for young children.
- Story Time with Granny MacDuff – A cozy podcast where Granny MacDuff reads classic fairy tales and folk stories with warmth and charm.
- Super Truck Stories for Kids – Action-packed rescue stories starring brave trucks helping others, perfect for vehicle-loving toddlers.
Ages 6–9 (Early Elementary)
- Adventures in Odyssey – Engaging, faith-based audio dramas featuring a cast of characters learning lessons through exciting adventures.
- Arthur Podcast – Brings the beloved Arthur TV show to audio, with engaging stories about school, friends, and growing up.
- Bedtime History – Short episodes introducing young kids to famous figures and events in history in a gentle, easy-to-understand way.
- Bobby Wonder – A fun, action-packed sci-fi series where a kid superhero saves his town from mischief and mayhem.
- Everything Under the Sun – Answers real questions from kids about science, history, and the world around them.
- Floozeville – A silly, interactive world full of goofy characters and laugh-out-loud stories for younger elementary kids.
- Froggy the Gator – Follows Froggy and his adventures that teach life lessons in a fun, digestible way.
- Fun Fables – Classic tales and fables retold with clever twists and fun voices.
- Kid Short Stories – Features original, reader-submitted stories with positive messages and kid-friendly humor.
- Kiddywink Crew – Lighthearted stories and music-filled episodes that celebrate friendship, imagination, and play.
- Lamplighter Kids Stories – Christ-centered adventure stories that teach timeless values through engaging characters and biblical truth.
- Let's Read With Lyla and Dad – A sweet, family-read podcast sharing favorite books and read-aloud stories.
- Million Bazillion – Breaks down big money questions in a fun, clear way that’s easy for kids to understand.
- Mysteries About True Histories – Short episodes that explore real historical events and people in a mystery-style format.
- Paws & Tales – Engaging Christian stories set in the town of Wildwood, teaching character and biblical values through lovable animal characters.
- Snoop & Sniffy Dog Detectives – A canine mystery series where two dog detectives sniff out clues and solve light-hearted cases.
- Story Pirates – Wacky, high-energy stories submitted by kids and brought to life by professional actors and musicians.
- Tika Sumpter’s Podcast – Uplifting and imaginative stories told with warmth and creativity (pending clarification on content/age).
- Trivia for Kids – Family-friendly trivia questions across a range of fun topics to spark curiosity.
- Whale of a Tale – Ocean-themed stories and underwater adventures designed to inspire a love of marine life.
Ages 10–12 (Tweens)
- Brains On – A science podcast that dives into kid-submitted questions with expert answers and lots of curiosity.
- Deep Blue Sea – Explores ocean science and sea creature facts with depth and humor for older kids.
- Magic Woods – A fantasy adventure series set in a mystical forest full of quirky characters and magical quests.
- Newsie Pooloozi – A kid-focused world news podcast that makes current events accessible and engaging for young listeners.
- Odd Squadcast – A quirky, mystery-solving audio spin-off of the PBS show, packed with puzzles and laughs.
- Purple Rocket Podcast – Imaginative, serialized stories that span sci-fi, fantasy, and adventure genres.
- Sleep Tight Science – Science-focused bedtime stories that explain interesting concepts in a soothing, story-driven format.
- Smash Boom Best – A debate show where two things go head-to-head (like dragons vs. unicorns), encouraging critical thinking and fun.
- Smologies – A kid-friendly version of the popular “Ologies” podcast, introducing fascinating topics and science fields.
- The Old Mrs. Moody Show – A quirky podcast full of character-driven stories, clever humor, and a dose of British charm.
- The Story of Captain Charlotte – An imaginative, serialized tale featuring a brave young captain on big adventures.