TeachersFirst Educational Podcasts for Students
Engage and inspire your learners with educational podcasts. The act of listening to podcasts offers many benefits to our students. The podcasts are available anytime, making them ideal for in-person, remote, blended, and flipped instruction. Students can listen a second time to deepen their understanding. Podcasts offer benefits to students who may have visual impairments or reading delays. They offer great instructional practice for the elementary grades through adult learners. In this collection, we share many educational podcasts for students of all ages in various subject areas.
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Kids Listen - Kids Listen
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K to 12
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Kids Listen is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting high-quality, screen-free audio content for children. Its website, kidslisten.org, serves as a curated hub for educators...more
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Kids Listen is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting high-quality, screen-free audio content for children. Its website, kidslisten.org, serves as a curated hub for educators and families, offering a diverse directory of kid-friendly podcasts categorized by age group (from preschoolers to teens) and themes such as science, history, storytelling, and social-emotional learning. Educators can explore shows like Circle Round (folktales), Tumble (science), and But Why (curiosity-driven Q&A), many of which include transcripts, discussion prompts, and classroom activity ideas. This resource is ideal for teachers seeking engaging, educational audio content to enhance literacy, critical thinking, and listening skills across various subjects and grade levels.
tag(s): critical thinking (140), folktales (38), listening (97), literacy (121), podcasts (137), social and emotional learning (114)
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Students can use Padlet reviewed here to post questions and comments. Students can use Google Keep reviewed here to keep a list of questions to ask for future episodes. Finally, students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to visit the places that are featured in some of the episodes.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Welcome to Brains On! - Brains On! Universe
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K to 12
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Brains On! is a fun and educational podcast where host Molly Bloom is joined by a different kid each episode to explore curious questions about science and the world around ...more
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Brains On! is a fun and educational podcast where host Molly Bloom is joined by a different kid each episode to explore curious questions about science and the world around us. The show's mission is to spark kids' natural curiosity through engaging topics that blend science and history. Episodes cover a wide range of subjects, such as what asthma is, why we have crushes, how paper is made, artificial intelligence, and how much the brain can hold. Many episodes include lesson plans and transcripts for educators, and each episode runs about 30 minutes.
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In the Classroom
Have students listen to an episode and jot down questions, surprising facts, or favorite moments in a Padlet reviewed here to post questions and comments. Use the provided educator lesson plans to explore the episode's topic in greater depth. Assign a short project, such as building a paper-making model after the "How is paper made?" episode, or writing a narrative from the perspective of a brain cell after "How much can your brain hold?" Students can use Google My Map, reviewed here to visit the places that are featured in some of the episodes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Plate Show - WNET
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K to 2
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"The Plate Show" is a comedy podcast for children and their families, exploring cultures worldwide and their significant foods. Hosted by Spoonie, a talking spoon, and her sidekick,...more
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"The Plate Show" is a comedy podcast for children and their families, exploring cultures worldwide and their significant foods. Hosted by Spoonie, a talking spoon, and her sidekick, Tongs, the show offers engaging episodes that delve into various culinary traditions, making it a valuable resource for educators who aim to introduce students to global cultures and cuisines.
tag(s): cooking (33), cultures (248), podcasts (137), preK (288)
In the Classroom
Encourage students to share a story about a favorite dish from their own family or heritage. They can draw it, write a short description, or even interview a family member about its history. Have each student contribute a recipe from their culture or a favorite meal at home. Compile these into a classroom cookbook with personal stories or fun facts about each dish. Create this book collaboratively using Google Slides reviewed here or Book Creator reviewed here. Explore the science behind cooking by choosing an episode-related food to investigate (ex., how yeast makes bread rise or why popcorn pops). Conduct a simple experiment and discuss the results. Just like Spoonie and Tongs, students can design their own talking kitchen utensil character. They can write a short paragraph in which they share a fun fact or story about a favorite dish.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tumble Science Podcast for Kids - Tumble Media
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3 to 8
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"Tumble: Science Podcast for Kids" is an engaging, kid-friendly podcast that explores fascinating science topics through storytelling and expert interviews. Designed to spark curiosity,...more
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"Tumble: Science Podcast for Kids" is an engaging, kid-friendly podcast that explores fascinating science topics through storytelling and expert interviews. Designed to spark curiosity, each episode presents scientific concepts in a fun and accessible way, making it a great resource for classroom learning. Teachers can use the podcast to support science lessons, introduce new topics, and encourage inquiry-based discussions. With episodes covering a wide range of subjects - from space exploration to biology - Tumble is ideal for upper elementary and middle school students, whether as a listening activity, discussion starter, or inspiration for hands-on experiments.
tag(s): animals (291), dinosaurs (48), listening (97), natural disasters (19), plants (148), podcasts (137), space (231), stars (77), vision (42)
In the Classroom
Before listening, show students the episode title and have them predict what they think the episode will be about. Afterward, discuss how their predictions compared to what they learned. Choose an episode related to a scientific concept that students can test. For example, if an episode focuses on forces, conduct a simple physics experiment in class and have students record their observations. Students can work in small groups to research a science topic, script an episode, and record their classroom science podcast using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here or Acast, reviewed here inspired by "Tumble". They can include fun facts, expert interviews, and sound effects!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hear Here! Podcasts - WSKG
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K to 5
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WSKG's "Hear Here!" series is a collection of engaging audio stories that bring history, culture, and personal narratives to life. Designed for educators, this resource offers firsthand...more
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WSKG's "Hear Here!" series is a collection of engaging audio stories that bring history, culture, and personal narratives to life. Designed for educators, this resource offers firsthand accounts and historical perspectives on a variety of topics, making it a valuable tool for enriching classroom discussions. Teachers can use these audio segments to build listening comprehension skills, initiate critical thinking, and connect students with diverse voices and experiences. The website also includes lesson plans and discussion prompts to help integrate these stories into English Language Arts (ELA), social studies, and media literacy instruction.
tag(s): cultures (248), digital storytelling (151), listening (97), oral history (16), perspective (24), podcasts (137)
In the Classroom
Play an episode and have students draw or write about how the music makes them feel. Then, discuss how different sounds tell stories and set moods. Set up listening stations featuring different music genres from the series. Students can rotate, take notes on what they hear, and compare the elements of each genre to one another. In small groups, students can create a short story and add sound effects or simple rhythms to bring it to life, inspired by the podcast's themes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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From The Top Podcasts - NPR
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5 to 12
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From the Top is an NPR podcast that showcases talented young musicians from across the country, blending stunning musical performances with personal stories. Hosted by pianist...more
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From the Top is an NPR podcast that showcases talented young musicians from across the country, blending stunning musical performances with personal stories. Hosted by pianist Peter Dugan, the show highlights a diverse range of classical music students, offering insights into their journeys, challenges, and inspirations. Teachers can use this podcast to introduce students to classical music, foster discussions on perseverance and creativity, or inspire young musicians. The episodes can be incorporated into music appreciation lessons, writing reflections, or discussions on the arts and personal growth.
tag(s): listening (97), musical instruments (53), podcasts (137)
In the Classroom
Have students listen to an episode and write a reflection on the journey of a young musician. They can discuss challenges, inspirations, and how music has influenced their own lives or interests. Students can select a piece performed on the podcast and write a short poem, personal narrative, or fictional story inspired by the music's mood, theme, or historical context. After listening to a classical performance on From the Top, students can compare it to a modern genre (such as pop, jazz, or hip-hop), analyzing elements like rhythm, melody, and emotional impact.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pinkalicious & Peterrific Podcast - PBS Kids
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K to 2
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The "Pinkalicious & Peterrific" podcast on PBS KIDS offers engaging, family-friendly audio stories that inspire creativity and imaginative play. Each episode follows Pinkalicious and...more
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The "Pinkalicious & Peterrific" podcast on PBS KIDS offers engaging, family-friendly audio stories that inspire creativity and imaginative play. Each episode follows Pinkalicious and her brother, Peter, as they explore fun adventures filled with music, problem-solving, and artistic expression. Teachers can use the podcast to encourage listening comprehension, promote classroom discussions about creativity, and inspire students to create their own imaginative stories. The episodes are short and accessible, making them a great resource for transition times, listening centers, or as a fun extension to literacy activities.
tag(s): listening (97), podcasts (137), problem solving (243)
In the Classroom
After listening to an episode, students can draw a picture of their favorite scene. Encourage them to include details from the story and share their artwork with the class. Have students work in small groups to reenact a scene from the podcast. They can create simple props, use expressive voices, and even add a creative twist to the story. Students can record a mini-podcast episode using Buzzsprout, reviewed here or Acast, reviewed here. In some episodes, Pinkalicious and Peter solve problems in a creative way. Challenge students to design and build an imaginative invention using craft materials, blocks, or recycled items, then present how it works.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Oddsquad- Podcast - PBS Kids
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1 to 4
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The Odd Squad podcast from PBS KIDS brings the fun and mystery of the popular TV series to audio form, engaging students with math-based problem-solving adventures that are sure to...more
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The Odd Squad podcast from PBS KIDS brings the fun and mystery of the popular TV series to audio form, engaging students with math-based problem-solving adventures that are sure to captivate. Each episode follows young agents as they tackle odd and unusual cases using logic, patterns, and critical thinking. Teachers can use the podcast to reinforce math concepts in a fun, story-driven format, encourage active listening, and promote problem-solving discussions. Ideal for elementary students, the podcast works well as a warm-up activity, a listening center resource, or inspiration for hands-on math challenges in the classroom.
tag(s): critical thinking (140), logic (158), patterns (64), podcasts (137), problem solving (243)
In the Classroom
Before listening, present students with a set of numbers, shapes, or patterns and ask them to identify which one doesn't belong. This will get them to think critically, just like Odd Squad agents. After listening to an episode, students can work in teams to create their own math-based mystery. They can write a short script that includes a problem to solve using math skills and present it to the class. They could record the script in a podcast using Buzzsprout, reviewed here or Spotify for Podcasters, reviewed here. Students can invent and draw their own Odd Squad gadget that helps solve math problems. They must explain how it works and demonstrate an example problem it can solve.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nature Guys Podcast - Bob Staggenborg
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4 to 8
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The Nature Guys podcast is created by Bob Staggenborg, a former educator and nature enthusiast. He co-hosts episodes with various naturalists and experts, sharing engaging discussions...more
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The Nature Guys podcast is created by Bob Staggenborg, a former educator and nature enthusiast. He co-hosts episodes with various naturalists and experts, sharing engaging discussions about wildlife, conservation, and outdoor exploration. The podcast aims to inspire curiosity about the natural world and encourage people to spend more time outside.
tag(s): animals (291), conservation (104), listening (97), podcasts (137)
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Students can work in small groups to research and record their own short nature-themed podcast episode using Buzzsprout, reviewed here or Spotify for Podcasters, reviewed here, inspired by Nature Guys. They can script, narrate, and even add sound effects to bring their topic to life. While listening to an episode, students can take notes on interesting facts, key ideas, and new vocabulary. Afterward, they can share one thing they learned and one question they still have. After hearing about an animal or ecosystem from the podcast, students can choose a related topic to research and create a mini-presentation, poster, or digital slideshow with Canva Edu, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What if World Podcast - Eric O'Keeffe and Karen Marshall O'Keefe
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2 to 5
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This podcast is a weekly storytelling program that answers "what if" questions submitted by kids. Questions include, "What if it snowed even in summer?" and "What if cats could be ...more
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This podcast is a weekly storytelling program that answers "what if" questions submitted by kids. Questions include, "What if it snowed even in summer?" and "What if cats could be astronauts?" Episodes are approximately twenty minutes long and feature lessons to learn, such as facing your fears and pursuing your dreams. Visit the resources section to find valuable educator materials that accompany the podcast. Resources include stories sorted by lesson, a what-if question generator, kid-friendly transcripts, and an episode-listening worksheet. Transcripts for all episodes are available to read online or download as a PDF. Listen to the podcast online or with Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
tag(s): listening (97), podcasts (137), questioning (34), social and emotional learning (114)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site to find entertaining and informative podcasts for elementary students. To reinforce listening skills, include a podcast as part of a listening center. Use Diffit, reviewed here to create comprehension questions and learning activities using the transcript of any episode to enhance understanding. Diffit's free activities change monthly; after creating an account and comprehension questions, look for materials that state they are free this month. Use Diffit's what-if format as a model for students to begin creative writing projects. Use the what-if generator to create questions, then ask students to write a story with their answers. Share students' stories by creating digital books using Book Creator, reviewed here, including drawings, video recordings, and images.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Smash Boom Podcast - American Public Media
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3 to 5
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Smash Boom Best is a podcast designed to engage and educate kids and families through fun debates. Each episode features a lively matchup between two fascinating subjects, where debaters...more
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Smash Boom Best is a podcast designed to engage and educate kids and families through fun debates. Each episode features a lively matchup between two fascinating subjects, where debaters present facts and passionate arguments to help listeners decide the winner. The site offers access to all episodes, interactive extras like listening party kits and scoresheets, and additional educational resources.
tag(s): debate (40), listening (97), persuasive writing (53), podcasts (137), speech (66)
In the Classroom
In the classroom, you can engage students in critical thinking by using episodes as a starting point for debates, encouraging them to form teams and defend their positions using facts and persuasive arguments. Enhance learning by integrating tech tools like Padlet, reviewed here for students to post arguments and gather feedback. Extend learning beyond the classroom by assigning episodes as homework and encouraging students to discuss the debates with their caregivers, friends, and community. Students can present their debates at family gatherings or community events, fostering a broader dialogue and involving others in their learning process.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Noodle Loaf - Dan Saks
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K to 4
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Noodle Loaf is an interactive podcast incorporating music education with art, rhythm, and social awareness. Each episode is approximately fifteen minutes or less and is available to...more
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Noodle Loaf is an interactive podcast incorporating music education with art, rhythm, and social awareness. Each episode is approximately fifteen minutes or less and is available to listen to on the website or save on a Spotify playlist.
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tag(s): listening (97), podcasts (137), preK (288), rhythm (22), social and emotional learning (114)
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Include this podcast with others for use at listening centers as an engaging way to develop listening and comprehension skills. Find many other suggestions for podcasts at TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Educational Podcasts for Students, reviewed here. Ask students to share their favorite podcasts; after reviewing their suggestions, use a curation tool such as 3x3 Links, reviewed here to share ideas on classroom computers and with parents on your class website.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GZM Shows - GZM Shows
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K to 8
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GZM Shows is home to several podcast series geared toward students of all ages, including some web award winners for content. Browse through all the titles, or choose from mystery,...more
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GZM Shows is home to several podcast series geared toward students of all ages, including some web award winners for content. Browse through all the titles, or choose from mystery, comedy, non-fiction categories, and younger listeners. Visit any link for a podcast summary, then select the episode's link to begin listening. One series, Sies Minutos, is in Spanish. Many of the series include a link for educators, as well as supplemental materials such as a Listening Guide, Choice Board activities, and Explore Boards.
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Include the podcasts on this site among your other podcast resources to share with students. Use podcasts in your classroom for many purposes, including as a resource to enhance curriculum topics, teach listening skills, and increase vocabulary and comprehension.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Big Fib Podcast - Benjamin Strouse, Chris Tarry & David Kreizman
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K to 8
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The Big Fib Podcast encourages kids to separate accurate information from falsehood by listening to an interview with two participants in a game show format. The participants are known...more
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The Big Fib Podcast encourages kids to separate accurate information from falsehood by listening to an interview with two participants in a game show format. The participants are known experts and liars. Recent podcasts include kid-friendly topics such as whales, bicycles, and laughter. Several educational guides are available for download, including a Listening Guide for prelistening, an Explore Board for use before and while listening, and a Choice Board for after listening activities. An additional document includes correlations between reading and literature standards and speaking and listening standards.
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Share this podcast as a flipped learning experience or include it as part of a listening center during station rotation activities on evaluating information shared by different sources. Take advantage of free teaching materials such as the Listening Guide to provide students with focus while listening and as a resource for documenting their evaluation process. After listening to and evaluating several episodes of the podcast, encourage students to write and produce a podcast in a similar style. After creating storyboards and writing their script, use a podcast creation tool such as Castbox Creator Studio, reviewed here to record and share your podcasts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ask Dr. Universe - Washington State University
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K to 8
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We all have questions about the world around us. Dr. Universe investigates those tough questions submitted by elementary and middle school students and teams up with professors, researchers,...more
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We all have questions about the world around us. Dr. Universe investigates those tough questions submitted by elementary and middle school students and teams up with professors, researchers, and other experts to provide fact-based answers. Each week she posts one big question to answer. Additional information on the site includes student polls, videos, a podcast, and downloadable activities. Don't miss the downloadable field guide provided by Dr. Universe that offers many ideas and guidance to promote scientific learning in young scientists. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): animals (291), cells (84), nutrition (138), planets (118), plants (148), podcasts (137), space (231), STEM (331)
In the Classroom
Download the field guide and print copies for students to take notes and record their questions about the world around us. Submit questions to Dr. Universe to see if she will respond to your questions. Include the podcast as part of a learning or computer center in your classroom. Explore previous questions together as a class to find out answers to common questions such as "Why Do Leaves fall in the fall?" or "Why can't we breathe in space?" Include Dr. Universe's response within science lessons created using Curipod, reviewed here. Create and share interactive self-paced lessons in Curipod, including videos, quizzes, podcasts, and more. Have students extend learning by creating explainer presentations using Google Slides, reviewed here about topics researched.
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KidNuz - KidNuz
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K to 6
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KidNuz is a newscast for kids created by four veteran journalists. Each five-minute episode, presented in podcast format, provides information on today's top stories, sports, and more...more
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KidNuz is a newscast for kids created by four veteran journalists. Each five-minute episode, presented in podcast format, provides information on today's top stories, sports, and more in a non-partisan fashion. Sign up to receive notification of new episodes or visit the archive to listen to past sessions of each broadcast. Take advantage of daily and weekly quizzes to test your listening skills and review the information found within the podcasts.
In the Classroom
Include KidNuz as part of any current events or social studies center activities. Ask students to listen to the podcasts and take quizzes. Have older students use KidNuz as a starting point to learn more about current events. After further research of the event, ask them to share what they learned and their sources using Seesaw, reviewed here. Enhance learning and ask students to create their own current events quizzes using Quizizz, reviewed here. Use the KidNuz podcasts to extend learning by asking students to create their own 5-10 minute podcasts sharing the latest world news along with news from your classroom and school. Buzzsprout, reviewed here, is a free podcasting tool that offers a large selection of options, including the ability to record and schedule podcasts for release at your chosen date and time.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Molly of Denali Podcast - PBS Kids
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2 to 6
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Follow the adventures of Molly of Denali, an Alaskan native girl, as she attempts to discover the identity of the mysterious creature who stole her birthday cake. Shared over nine ...more
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Follow the adventures of Molly of Denali, an Alaskan native girl, as she attempts to discover the identity of the mysterious creature who stole her birthday cake. Shared over nine different episodes, listeners discover the ways of life in Alaska as she solves the mystery. Podcasts run just under 15 minutes per episode. Listen to all podcasts directly on the website or from most podcast apps. After landing on the site there will be a menu in the middleof the page listing all the podcasts. You can also access the podcasts from the Video tab at the bottom of the menu.
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In the Classroom
Molly of Denali is perfect for including with any lessons or units on Alaska or Native Americans. Listen to podcasts together as a class pausing throughout the episode as needed to identify important information such as different modes of transportation used in Alaska, weather and climate indicators, and geographic locations referenced. Before beginning your unit, engage students by asking them to brainstorm what they know about Alaska or Native Americans using Padlet, reviewed here, where you can add columns for wildlife, transportation, weather, etc. Build upon students' knowledge and address misconceptions based on your brainstorming activities. Consider creating activities within a learning management system such as Actively Learn, reviewed here. Add videos and articles based on your students' ability levels and comprehension. Enhance learning further using Symbaloo, reviewed here, to share bookmarks for further learning and additional activities. To differentiate learning, create two or more Symbaloo's based upon student interest and/or ability levels. Extend learning by participating in a virtual field trip. Choose from several different options found at Gez.la, reviewed here, and then ask students to to choose and create their own podcasts featuring any destination using Molly of Denali as a model. Spotify for Podcastors (was Anchor), reviewed here, is one of several free podcasting services suitable for classroom use.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Book Club for Kids - Kitty Felde
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5 to 9
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Book Club for Kids is a free, weekly 20-minute podcast for middle school students. Each podcast includes a discussion of a favorite book along with an author interview and celebrity...more
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Book Club for Kids is a free, weekly 20-minute podcast for middle school students. Each podcast includes a discussion of a favorite book along with an author interview and celebrity reading. In addition to the podcasts, this site offers a variety of information for students and educators, and parents. Select the link for librarians, teachers, and parents to find curriculum guides for several books. Choose the sections with "Writers on Writing" to discover in-depth conversations with several authors. Podcasts are available on most popular podcasting sites.
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This tremendous resource is a must-have for all middle school classrooms and libraries! Share the podcasts with students not only to learn about the latest books but also to learn how to improve public speaking skills, learn about the author's techniques and tips, and discover how to share informative book reports. Subscribe to the podcast and have students listen to weekly presentations during center times or as a class. Share the "Books We Love" portion of the site on your class webpage for students to use when looking for reading material. Ask your school librarian to share these podcasts in the media center and look into ordering books of interest to your students. As students learn from these podcasts, ask them to use what they learned to create their podcasts to share with classmates and your school. Have students use organizers found on ReadWriteThink, reviewed here to organize and plan for their podcasts and book reviews. Help students visualize their written work by creating word clouds with Wordsift, reviewed here to focus on commonly-used terms within their text and evaluate their usefulness. As a final project, help your students create and produce ongoing podcasts sharing their book reviews with peers. Buzzsprout, reviewed here and Spotify for Podcasters (wasAnchor), reviewed here both provide free podcasting tools.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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dailySTEM - Chris Woods
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K to 12
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dailySTEM is a blog, podcast, and weekly newsletter published by a high school math teacher. The author shares inspiration for finding STEM in the everyday world. The resource section...more
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dailySTEM is a blog, podcast, and weekly newsletter published by a high school math teacher. The author shares inspiration for finding STEM in the everyday world. The resource section of the website includes downloadable activities for families (in English, Spanish, and Arabic), and STEM ideas related to movies, Backseat Boredom Busters, and Isometric Paper for 3D drawings. Stay up to date with the latest news from the site by subscribing to the podcast and the weekly newsletter.
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many ideas found on this site to inspire STEM learning in your classroom and at home. Use the 77 Simple STEM Activities for Families PDF to share weekly tips on your class website for STEM ideas at home. Encourage students to share their activities by taking pictures and videos to share in school. Compile student activities into an online book using Book Creator, reviewed here. Include videos, images, and student explanations of activities in your class book. Enhance student learning by asking students to explain the STEM content behind their activities by creating an animated explanation using Powtoon, reviewed here.
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Celebrating Black History Month - Collection - Poetry Foundation
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7 to 12
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For Black History Month, the Poetry Foundation has put together this excellent collection of poems, articles, and podcasts that will help you discover African American history and culture....more
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For Black History Month, the Poetry Foundation has put together this excellent collection of poems, articles, and podcasts that will help you discover African American history and culture. Find poems and podcasts from Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, Maya Angelou, Rita Dove, Gwendolyn Brooks, and many others. Also, discover Educational Resources (by scrolling down the page) that include biographies. Scrolling down to the bottom menu find Poem Guides.
tag(s): african american (117), biographies (97), black history (132), cultures (248), podcasts (137), poetry (195)
In the Classroom
Share several poems with students and then have them create similar poet and poem podcasts. Start your own classroom collection to be shared digitally on your website. Exchange the physical whiteboard or chalkboard by creating a digital, collaborative board using a tool such as Lino, reviewed here, for the collection ideas. Enhance learning and augment classroom technology use by using a site such as podomatic, reviewed here, for students to present their poems to their classmates. Post the podcasts to your class website for students and parents to enjoy at home.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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