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Screenshot of Curieux de sciences
89/100 · ages 7–12

Curieux de sciences

A French science podcast for ages 7–12 from the National Museum of Natural History and Bayard Jeunesse, where children investigate questions about life, humans, and Earth with museum scientists.

WebsitePodcastChildren’s podcastEarth science
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Süßes oder Saurier

The Museum für Naturkunde Berlin’s German children’s podcast explores animals, nature, fossils, and questions about the living world through museum storytelling.

WebsitePodcastAnimalsAudio learning
6–12 · Free87
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Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

A science podcast where real scientists explore big questions through story-driven episodes for kids and families, with English and Spanish options.

WebsitePodcastNatureScience stories
6–14 · Free86
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Imagine This

An ABC Kids listen science podcast that turns children’s questions about animals, nature, bodies, and everyday phenomena into imaginative investigations with scientists.

WebsitePodcastAudio learningNature
4+ · Free84
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Sleep Tight Science

A gentle science podcast for curious children that answers listener questions about the natural world in short, bedtime-friendly episodes.

WebsitePodcastBedtime listeningNatural world
5–12 · Free with paid options82
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Brains On!

An expert-checked science podcast where curious kids co-host episodes answering listener questions about animals, bodies, technology, the environment, and everyday life.

WebsitePodcastYouTube channelAnimalsEveryday science
6–12 · Free89
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STEAM Daydream Podcast

National Children’s Museum’s short-form podcast uses children’s questions, expert guests, and imaginative stories to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

WebsitePodcastSpotifyAudio learningFamily listening
6–12 · Free89
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Mysteries at Madatech

Madatech’s children’s science podcast follows Or, Roni, and Bucky the Hamster as they solve mysteries connected to science, technology, and the museum.

WebsitePodcastSpotifyAudio learningMysteries
6–12 · Free88
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Wild & Kind Kids

A screen-free nature podcast with animal facts, original stories, movement prompts, riddles, and simple missions that help children care for the planet.

WebsitePodcastActivitiesAnimals
3–10 · Free with optional paid resources84
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Ask A Biologist

Arizona State University biology stories, games, activities, videos, podcasts, and selected Spanish learning resources for curious children.

WebsitePodcastAnimalsBiology
7-16 · Free90
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Solve It! for Kids

A science and engineering podcast that introduces children to real scientists, engineers, and experts, then invites listeners to tackle a problem-solving challenge of their own.

WebsitePodcastSpotifyEngineeringProblem-solving
6–12 · Free87
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District of Columbia Public Library Kids

DC Public Library’s kids hub connects families to digital books, audiobooks, read-alongs, Kanopy Kids, science and homework databases, reading lists, Books from Birth, and educator support.

WebsiteYouTube channelPodcastAudiobooksDigital library
2–14 · Free; many databases require a library card86
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NSW Learning Every Day Through Play Podcasts

The NSW Department of Education’s family podcast series explains how children learn through play and everyday routines, with episodes on early learning frameworks, play-based learning, family support, and letting children lead.

WebsitePodcastChild developmentEarly learning
0–8 · Free86
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