Let's face it, most of our kids have some sort of electronic device or another. Why not put them to good use? We give you.... the podcast. It's probably one of the least used features on the smartphone. We love podcasts because they are especially useful for our auditory learners. Auditory learners can remember an amazing 75% of what they hear so they can be a fantastic resource for them. We have listened to hours and hours trying to find the best ones for your child. The podcasts that we feature vary in length from 15-35 minutes which is a perfect amount of time- not too long, not too short. All of these podcasts can be accessed through Apple, Android or through the website listed. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Here are Covington Latin School's top picks:
Tumble Science Podcasts for Kids
Tumble is a science podcast for kids to be enjoyed by the entire family. They tell stories about science discoveries with the help of scientists. Join Lindsay and Marshall as they ask questions, share mysteries, and learn what science is all about. We recommend this for kids 3rd grade and up.
Shabam!
Shabam is a new type of science show that blends fictional stories with real science. If you love science but hate those awkward scientist interviews that involve graphs and confusing metaphors, you're in luck. First off, Shabam! is an audio program- so no graphs. And second, through the magic of sound effects and music, you'll hear stories that reveal the awesomeness in the world around us- like cellphones and vaccinations. We recommend this for kids 3rd grade and up.
www.shabamshow.com
The Book Club for Kids
This is a podcast where young readers meet to talk about a book. The show includes a celebrity reading from the book. Plus, the author joins us to answer your questions. We recommend this for kids 4th through 8th grade.
www.bookclubforkids.org/new-blog
Shakespeare Retold
Ten of William Shakespeare's most famous plays become the inspiration for a collection of stories by leading children's writers and read by some famous voices. Writers include Frank Cotrell Boyce, Pamela Butchart and Jamila Gavin; readers include Simon Callow, Shirley Henderson and Julian Rhind-Tutt. We recommend this for kids 6th grade and up.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03dwshd
Stuff You Missed in History Class
This podcast is from the authors of HowStuffWorks. The hosts of this show look at stories from history that you may not have heard about in class. We recommend this for kids 6th grade and up.
www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts
We hope you enjoyed our selections. What podcasts do you and your children listen to? We would love to hear from you!
www.shabamshow.com
The Book Club for Kids
This is a podcast where young readers meet to talk about a book. The show includes a celebrity reading from the book. Plus, the author joins us to answer your questions. We recommend this for kids 4th through 8th grade.
www.bookclubforkids.org/new-blog
Shakespeare Retold
Ten of William Shakespeare's most famous plays become the inspiration for a collection of stories by leading children's writers and read by some famous voices. Writers include Frank Cotrell Boyce, Pamela Butchart and Jamila Gavin; readers include Simon Callow, Shirley Henderson and Julian Rhind-Tutt. We recommend this for kids 6th grade and up.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03dwshd
Stuff You Missed in History Class
This podcast is from the authors of HowStuffWorks. The hosts of this show look at stories from history that you may not have heard about in class. We recommend this for kids 6th grade and up.
www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts
We hope you enjoyed our selections. What podcasts do you and your children listen to? We would love to hear from you!
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