Best Spring Break Podcasts for Kids

Help your kids beat the break-time boredom, while also keeping screen time to a minimum, with this great list of podcasts. From family-fun trivia to activity shows, interactive audio adventures, and exercises in movement and exploration, these podcasts are sure to provide hours of entertainment. With such a wide variety, you'll find options that spark your child's interests and whatever Spring Break plans your family may—or may not!—have. Make sure you check out Great Podcasts to Listen to as a Family and Great Podcasts for Tweens and Teens for more Spring Break listening inspiration.

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ABC KIDS Soundwalks

age 3+

Australian nature journey leads mindfulness lessons.

Host: Teo Gebert, Rachael Coopes (2018)
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Thomas & Friends Storytime

age 3+

Adventurous trains learn lessons while working and playing.

Host: Mark Moraghan (2020)
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Molly of Denali

age 4+

Authentic, diverse, and fun prequel to TV series.

Host: N/A (2019)
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Yoga Kids Adventure

age 4+

Yoga podcast for kids encourages imagination and movement.

Host: Kathryn Mercer (2021)
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Listen.Think.Leap!

age 4+

Movement podcast teaches language and dance skills.

Host: N/A (2021)
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Mystery Recipe

age 5+

Fun, educational cooking pod fosters curiosity, acceptance.

Host: Molly Birnbaum (2020)
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Camp WeWow

age 5+

Fun, interactive STEAM podcast brings summer camp to you.

Host: Mindy Thomas, Guy Raz (2021)
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Food Crimes

age 5+

Food-centered parody court show teaches conflict resolution.

Host: N/A (2021)
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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

age 6+

Kid questions get fascinating answers; some heavy topics.

Host: Jane Lindholm (2016)
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Camp Adventure

age 6+

Inclusive summer camp encourages creativity and discovery.

Host: Ben Tertin, Louis Halley II (2021)
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Whose Amazing Life?

age 7+

Step into inspirational stories of impactful figures.

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The Big Fib

age 7+

Kids guess the expert from the imposter in goofy gameshow.

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Podcasters U

age 7+

Helpful guide for aspiring young podcasters.

Host: Jeremy Liew (2022)
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The Who Was? Podcast

age 7+

A quirky and fun game show about notable historical figures.

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30 Animals That Made Us Smarter

age 8+

Smart, complex BBC show about animal-inspired STEM advances.

Host: Patrick Aryee (2019)
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Smash Boom Best

age 8+

Fun showdowns teach debate skills, history, science.

Host: Molly Bloom (2018)
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Kidliterate

age 8+

Mother-daughter hosts recommend suitable media for families.

Host: Sarah Powers (2019)
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Live from Mount Olympus

age 8+

Humorous and more diverse retelling of Greek Myths.

Host: N/A (2021)
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Family Road Trip Trivia Podcast

age 8+

Cheerful trivia podcast for family-friendly competition.

Host: Brittany Gibbons (2019)
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The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel

age 8+

Mystery series offers adventure and learning; light peril.

Host: N/A (2021)