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Literacy Podcast
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Explore 17 trusted literacy podcast resources selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.

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87/100 · ages 7–13

Squiz Kids

A daily kid-friendly news podcast and media-literacy provider covering science, geography, civics, money, and current events for primary-school listeners.

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Story Pirates

Story Pirates is an official kids and family podcast and creative literacy organization that transforms stories written by children into comedy sketches, songs, and learning activities.

WebsitePodcastPodcasts & audioWebsites & online learning
5–12 · Free podcast and activities; optional books, shows, and memberships86
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ABC Story Sisters

ABC Story Sisters is a children’s story-time podcast in which young hosts bring classic literature and imaginative stories to life for early listeners and families.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
3–8 · Free podcast episodes84
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The Past and the Curious

The Past and the Curious is a history podcast for kids and families, using short audio stories to spotlight overlooked people, places, and moments from the past.

WebsitePodcastPodcasts & audioWebsites & online learning
7–14 · Free podcast; optional books and supporter features84
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The Story Seeds Podcast

The Story Seeds Podcast pairs children ages 6–12 with diverse children’s authors to grow their story ideas into original audio stories and creative collaborations.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
6–12 · Free podcast; English83
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Kids Curiosity Club

Kids Curiosity Club is a child-friendly podcast and audio discovery hub built around questions, stories, science, and everyday curiosities for young listeners and families.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
6–12 · Free podcast access; optional subscription features may apply82
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Goop Tales

Goop Tales is a screen-free children’s story podcast for ages 4–10 in which original characters travel to real places and learn about feelings, habits, and the world around them.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
4–10 · Free audio stories; English81
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National Literacy Trust

The National Literacy Trust offers school and early-years literacy resources, family support, programmes, training, and The Joy of Books podcast.

WebsitePodcastPodcasts & audioPrograms & challenges
Early years through secondary; resource-specific · Free public resources; membership and training vary91
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Folktales from Sudan

Folktales from Sudan is a children’s audio storytelling podcast that shares Sudanese folklore and cultural stories in English for families and young listeners.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
5–12; family listening · Free podcast; English82
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Literacy Untangled Podcast

Literacy Untangled is a parent-focused literacy podcast that explains dyslexia, reading and writing struggles, structured literacy, school support, and advocacy in practical language.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
Family; child topics 5–18 · Free podcast episodes82
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Reading to Succeed with Elizabeth Morphis

Reading to Succeed offers practical, research-based podcast conversations and free family resources to help children become engaged readers and critical thinkers.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
5–12; caregiver-focused · Free podcast episodes and selected resources82
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Together in Literacy

Together in Literacy is an education podcast connecting the science of reading with practical, supportive conversations about children’s literacy, learning differences, confidence, and school experiences.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
Family; child topics 4–14 · Free podcast episodes81
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The Tia and Tommy Show

The Tia and Tommy Show is a child-created podcast and website featuring a Word of the Week, animal facts, jokes, book recommendations, puzzles, games, and original stories.

WebsiteGames & interactivesWebsites & online learning
5–12; family listening · Free podcast and website; English80
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