My kids LOVE listening to stories while eating meals, coloring, or building with Legos. Podcasts are one of our favorite free ways to listen to stories.
I stream all of these on podcasts on Spotify and cast them to our bluetooth speaker in the center of the table or play them in the car. They can all be found on other platforms as well.
In this blog post:
- Podcasts that emphasize virtuous living, positive character traits, and Biblical truths
- Podcasts that explore history, science, or nature study
- Podcasts that tell stories featuring folktales, fables, and original stories
- Podcasts that explore classical music, dance, hand rhymes, and movement games
- Intentional learning resources from Treehouse Schoolhouse
Podcasts that emphasize virtuous living, positive character traits, and Biblical truths
Lamplighters Kids Stories
Lamplighters Kids Stories features short, engaging stories and songs that promote traditional virtues such as beauty, grace, and courage. Each episode wraps up with a few discussion questions!
God’s B!g Story
God’s B!g Story presents short conversations and teachings about Biblical concepts in a kid-friendly format. Episodes include prayer, Bible stories, teaching, and songs.
Good Way
Good Way is a Charlotte Mason and Classical Education morning time podcast that includes scripture readings, songs, hymns, poetry, fables, and stories.
Kids Bible Stories
Kids Bible Stories showcases delightful Bible stories presented in an engaging way with voices and sound effects. Episodes conclude with an application to connect the story to their lives.
Paws & Tales
Paws & Tales shares truths from God’s Word and character traits taught through stories. The podcast is narrated by forest animals.
Podcasts that explore history, science, or nature study
These five podcasts inspire young nature lovers, scientists, and historians. If you use Treehouse Nature Study, it’s really fun to line up the episodes from the science podcasts with the theme you’re studying each week! My kids have learned so much listening while they play with legos, eat lunch, or model with clay.
Brains On!
Brains On! Science Podcast for Kids is a science podcast co-hosted by kid scientists! Episodes answer questions from listeners and include topics like dust, why dogs stink, and how the internet works.
Real Cool History for Kids
Real Cool History for Kids tells amazing historical stories from a Biblical worldview perspective. The host is Angela O’Dell, a homeschool mom and well-known author.
The Past & The Curious
The Past & The Curious is a history podcast for families that shares amazing and random stories from history. You’ll enjoy the humor and music in this podcast as you learn real facts from history.
No Sweat Nature Study
No Sweat Nature Study shares seasonal facts, nature walk and journaling inspiration, and outdoor challenges for homeschool families.
Nature & Science 4 Kids
Nature & Science 4 Kids are short podcast episodes that present facts and stories about the wonders of nature and science from a Christian perspective.
Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible
In Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in Bible, master naturalist, Bible teacher, and author Eryn Lynum explores how God’s wild and wonderful world is full of amazing life lessons.
Podcasts that tell stories featuring folktales, fables, and original stories
Storynory
In Storynory, you’ll find original stories along with classic fairy tales, folktales, poetry, and myths. This one is great for children ages 3 and up.
Little Stories for Tiny People
Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and Bedtime Stories for Kids features original stories that will delight all ages. I love the sound effects and creativity of these calming tales.
Storyland: Kid Stories and Bedtime Fairy Tales for Children
Storyland is a storytelling podcast featuring retellings of classic fairy tales and classic stories as well as originals. It’s great for all ages!
African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo
African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo is a Webby Award-winning children’s podcast of diverse short stories originating in Africa, originally passed down from generation to generation. You will love the host, Miss Jo Jo!
Fun Fables: Bedtime Stories with a Twist
On Fun Fables, you’ll hear funny reimagined versions of classic folktales and fables, such as “The Three Little Pigs” and “Little Red Riding Hood.” Get ready to laugh!
Podcasts that explore classical music, dance, hand rhymes, and movement games
Some of these include classical music education and others dance moves and rhythm games. Read the descriptions and check them all out!
Classics for Kids
Classics for Kids combines classical music and the stories of musicians for an entertaining and educational experience. This podcast is a great addition to a classical or Charlotte Mason home education.
Busy Kids Love Music
Busy Kids Love Music explores music around the world, musical terms, and composers’ lives and stories. This one is another great addition to homeschool lessons.
Toddler Tunes
Imagine a calming storytime music time at your favorite library. Toddler Tunes brings that right into your car or home with songs and movement activities. Perfect for young ones ages 1-4.
Listen.Think.Leap!: A Creative Movement Podcast
The short episodes in Listen.Think.Leap! are perfect for a movement break when children need to get their wiggles out. This creative movement podcast includes spatial awareness activities, dance moves, and rhythm games.
Intentional learning resources from Treehouse Schoolhouse
Are you looking for ways to intentionally learn together with your children? Consider these resources from Treehouse Schoolhouse that lean into literature, nature study, creativity, and more.
Treehouse Story School: Preschool
Treehouse Story School: Preschool is a gentle, literature-based preschool curriculum that invites children to learn through the themes in stories they love. Each week will focus on a picture book, inviting children into connection and learning through music and movement, play-based narration, alphabet and number play, motor skills, practical life development, crafts, and baking together.
It would be a great fit for your toddler or preschooler if you are looking to incorporate multi-sensory, play-based learning while introducing them to timeless stories. From toddler through upper preschool, this curriculum can be used year after year as you dive deeper into beloved, classic stories your family will cherish.
Treehouse Nature Study
Treehouse Nature Study is a year-long seasonal nature study curriculum designed with family-style learning in mind. It is a gentle guide meant to invite various ages to connect with each other and the world around them through living books, nature notebooking, hands-on projects, and beauty subjects such as poetry, picture study, and folk songs. Available in both Primary and Intermediate Years, Treehouse Nature Study will provide years of rich education for the whole family.
Treehouse Book Studies
Treehouse Book Studies are digital download book studies of children’s literature for ages 5-13. Use in your homeschool as literature curriculum or as book study with a small group. Create lasting connections through rich stories while you study themes such as science, nature, geography, history, and language arts. Each download includes: Book Study with weekly lesson plans, recipes, Book Report Template, Extension Book List, Multimedia Reference Materials links, and Book Club Meet-up Guide.
I hope you enjoy these suggestions! What podcasts does your family love to listen to?
