Must-Listen Podcasts for Little Kids: My Top Picks for Toddlers & Preschoolers
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As a mom of two toddlers, I'm always on the lookout for fun and engaging ways to keep my little ones entertained, especially during long roadtrips or winding down at bedtime. One of our family's favorite discoveries recently has been the world of podcasts! They are a fantastic way to spark imagination, provide comfort, and instill values, all while giving us a few moments of peace. I'm excited to share with you my top podcast picks for toddlers, categorized into Stories, Educational, Bedtime, and Bible Stories, perfect for keeping your kiddos entertained and inspired.
I’ve compiled these lists to be geared towards toddlers and preschoolers, but of course, I would recommend with each of these podcasts that parents preview the podcast episodes first to make sure you are comfortable with the content, the voice, and if it will be a good fit for your kids at their age!
Stories
Looking for captivating tales to spark your little one's imagination? Check out these delightful story podcasts! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, each episode is filled with enchanting characters and adventurous plots that will keep your child entertained and inspired. These story podcasts are a fantastic way to introduce your kids to the magic of storytelling.
Silly Stories for Kids
This is our favorite podcast series in our house right now! Both of my kids LOVE these silly stories (especially my 4 year old) and they are often asking to listen to this in the car before asking to watch something. They even run around the house now singing “I am the Pim Pim” 🎶 🤣 It’s hilarious for all of us.
Detective Dexter
I just recently shared this podcast with my kiddos during a road trip and they loved it - each time an episode ended, they asked for more! The dog characters each have such fun and engaging voices with British accents and my toddlers both really enjoyed it!
Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff
If your kids enjoy fairy tales or stories with lessons and important meanings, this podcast has some really fun stories that are engaging and interesting for little ears!
Short Stories for Kids
These short stories are great for car rides or just some downtime at home that need a little story that lasts 10 minutes or less.
Miles the Brave
Miles the Brave is a captivating podcast where the ordinary meets the extraordinary! This thrilling kids' stories podcast is all about bravery, discovery, and the magic of stepping into the unknown. Each episode is a new chapter in Miles's journey, offering young listeners a dose of adventure, mystery, and the invaluable lesson of finding inner strength. Let your child be part of Miles's story as he learns, grows, and shows that true bravery comes from within.
Treasure Galaxy
Treasure Galaxy is a fantastic kids' podcast that turns listening into an interactive adventure, sparking creativity and fueling imaginations everywhere. With its captivating storyline and engaging characters, it's the perfect way for kids to explore the universe from the comfort of home. This podcast is a universe of excitement, mystery, and exploration, perfect for young listeners who dream of distant galaxies and interstellar adventures. It's more than just a podcast; it's a gateway to learning about teamwork, problem-solving, and the wonders of the universe, all while keeping kids thoroughly entertained.
Gardenkeeper Gus
Gardenkeeper Gus has sweet, calm, and immersive stories that follow 6-year-old Gus and his squirrel best friend, Rel, as they listen to nature sounds and embark on fun adventures in a larger-than-life garden. This show is perfect for ages 3-5 and up. It's only on Spotify.
Educational
Explore the world of learning with these engaging educational podcasts for toddlers and preschoolers! Packed with fun facts, fascinating topics, and interactive lessons, these podcasts are designed to stimulate young minds and encourage curiosity. From exploring nature to learning new languages, your little ones will love the exciting educational content that these podcasts have to offer.
Lingokids: Stories for Kids
I especially like this podcast of short stories for younger kids! The character voices they use are fun to listen to for little ears and also teach fun facts! These episodes are a mix of rich storytelling combined with traditional learning and modern skills for kids. Plus they use lots of fun special effects and noises that make these little episodes extra fun.
Blippi & Meekah’s Road Trip
If you have Blippi and Meekah fans, then they will love this podcast! Each episode is short and sweet, voiced by Blippi and Meekah! Each adventure is filled with interactive sounds, fun facts, songs and games.
Digger Rex
If you have a dinosaur-loving toddler in your house, they will for sure enjoy this podcast series! Each episode shares new facts about a specific dinosaur and my dino-enthusiast 4 year old is a big fan!
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
This podcast is perfect for inquisitive toddlers who always ask, "But why?" Hosted by Jane Lindholm, "But Why" answers questions submitted by young listeners. Each episode explores a different question, ranging from "Why do we have nightmares?" to "Why is the sky blue?" This podcast encourages critical thinking and curiosity in young children.
Brains On! Science Podcast for Kids
Another science-focused podcast, "Brains On!" dives deep into a wide range of topics, from dinosaurs and volcanoes to the human brain and the environment. Hosted by Molly Bloom and a team of curious kids, this podcast combines expert interviews, sound effects, and engaging storytelling to captivate young minds.
Smash Boom Best
Smash Boom Best is a hilarious and clever debate show for kids and families from the creators of the award-winning podcast Brains On! from APM Studios. Each episode pits two cool things against each other, letting you decide which is best: Pikachu vs. Mario, Lollipops vs. Popcorn, Flamingos vs. Axolotls, Mermaids vs. Bigfoot, Cats vs. Dogs, Spiderman vs. Batman, Refrigerators vs. Toilets, Minecraft vs. Lego… the list goes on. This podcast is geared towards older kids, so think preschoolers and up.
Bedtime
Say goodnight to your little ones with these soothing bedtime podcasts! Perfect for winding down after a busy day, these gentle and calming podcasts feature relaxing stories, calming music, and peaceful sounds to help your toddlers and preschoolers drift off to dreamland. Create a cozy bedtime routine with these delightful podcasts that will (hopefully!) have your children snoozing soundly in no time.
Sleep Tight Stories: Bedtime Stories for Kids of All Ages
I’ve shared this podcast with my kids the most for bedtime - I love the unique stories and the calming music in the background.
Sleep Tight Relax: Calming Bedtime Stories and Meditations
Similar to the Sleep Tight Stories podcast, these episodes have a background of music that is more meditative (think of a relaxing nap at a spa!). She also encourages kids to take some focused breaths before she starts the story. This is great for kids that have a harder time winding down and settling at the end of the day!
more sleep tight podcasts
Sleep Tight Science: A Bedtime Science Show for Kids
Sleep Tight Sounds: Calming Soundtracks for Kids
Story Train: Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids
This podcast has some unique stories for kids that each start out on a train ride - perfect for kids who love trains! They also share a theme for the stories before they start the story. I wouldn’t say these stories are overly relaxing, but they also aren’t super upbeat. They are great for bedtime prep, or even for car rides when it’s time for the kids to take a nap in the car! 😉
Dad’s Bedtime Stories for Kids
These episodes are much longer than most on this list - almost all of them are at least an hour long. His voice is very soothing, with some meditative music in the background, so hopefully these stories will help your little ones get to sleep easily.
Koala Tots: Bedtime Stories for Toddlers
These bedtime stories have a VERY soothing and relaxing voice! Each episode starts with a little rhyme, and then follows up with a story that repeats (in hopes of promoting your toddler’s ability to drift off to sleep!).
Sesame Street: Goodnight World
With so much to explore, it's no wonder that winding down can be tough for our curious little ones. That's where Goodnight, World! comes in - a wonderful podcast for kids from Headspace Studios and Sesame Street. Your kiddos can join Alan, Nina, and their Sesame Street friends on amazing imaginative adventures. Along the way, they'll pick up tips on calming their minds and bodies, making it easier to settle down for those quiet moments before bedtime.
Little Stories for Tiny People
Little Stories for Tiny People is packed with original stories that our whole family adores. With charming characters and creative storylines, this podcast is perfect for sparking your child's imagination and bringing joy to everyone. Crafted with love to appeal to all ages, these episodes are ideal for car rides, bedtime, or just about any time!
Bible Stories
Introduce your little ones to the truth of God’s Word with these wonderful podcasts! Filled with engaging storytelling, lively characters, and important lessons of faith, these Bible story podcasts are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Let your children embark on exciting journeys through the pages of Scripture as they learn about God.
Tiny Theologians
This podcast is one of my favorites for my kids! They keep the attention of my 2 and 4 year old easily (especially my 4 year old). They are fun little lessons each episode that are shared by kids’ voices, which make them more accessible to my little kids. This adventure podcast for kids is fun, upbeat, and rich with biblical theology. Each week, kids can join TJ and Tory as they adventure through the attributes of God. Each episode features one letter of the alphabet and the corresponding attribute of God from our best selling card set, the ABCs of God's Attributes. It seems that this podcast has a “beginning and end” - so it’s not a continuously ongoing podcast, but the episodes are easy to repeat!
The Biggest Story
We have The Biggest Story book for our kids and I love the colorful illustrations for my kids! These episodes walk through a new Bible story each week that will help kids see the biggest story of redemption and ultimately what - better yet, Who! - the Bible is all about: Jesus! Hear a dramatic retelling of these biblical stories by Mike Reeves along with a weekly memory verse and engaging teaching of how each story connects to the gospel. Again, these episodes are geared towards slightly older kids, so might be hard for young toddlers to stay engaged for too long.
Kids Bible Stories
These podcast episodes seem to be geared to slightly older kids, so it might be harder to keep your toddlers’ attention for the whole episode. They do a great job of including other sounds into the episodes to make the Bible stories more interesting, as well as other kids’ voices. And it’s great opportunities to talk about the Bible as a family!
Paws & Tales
Discover adventure, fun, and music in Wildwood! Dive into an exciting world where lovable animal characters share the truths of God's Word. Each week, Paws & Tales brings life-changing lessons that are both entertaining and memorable, helping kids grasp essential values in a fun way.
Discovery Mountain
Join the residents of Discovery Mountain for Bible-based audio adventures filled with mystery, challenges, and faith-building moments. With new episodes every week, Discovery Mountain is a dramatized program where listeners dive into adventure, solve mysteries, sing campfire songs, and most importantly, get to know Jesus. This podcast is perfect for preschoolers and older kids who love a good story and a bit of excitement!
Gospel Adventures Show
The Gospel Adventures Show is a fantastic weekly program for kids, brought to you by Lutheran Hour Ministries and Group Publishing. Each episode is filled with Bible stories, songs, storytelling, and fun activities, all designed to share clear and compelling Gospel themes. Join our hosts, Ben and Noah, as they teach kids about Jesus and His incredible love for us!
Favorites Ways for Kids to Listen to Podcasts
Yoto Player
I can’t say enough GREAT things about our Yoto players! They are geared for ages 4+ (but we also have one for our 2 year old, but she gets to use it when supervised). The Yoto player is so versatile - kids can use this player to listen to audiobooks, radio channels just for kids, podcasts… and so much more! The Yoto Player app for mom or dad’s phone allows you to select from lots of “built-in” podcasts, but you can also easily add any of your favorite podcasts to the app and link it to a “make your own” card so your kids can listen to their favorite podcasts whenever they want! Or you can stream the podcasts from the app on your phone straight to the Yoto player (you can also use it as a more traditional bluetooth speaker).
The Yoto Player comes in a standard size (as seen on the left) and also a Mini Player.
Storybutton
If you are ready to go “all in” with podcasts for your kids, this Storybutton device is incredible! It’s a player for playing podcasts that are kid-friendly - with no fees or subscriptions. It’s like a redesigned radio for kids and you can build your own playlists for them to listen to and enjoy. The Storybutton audio player is also a white noise machine, has lots of bedtime stories, ambient music, educational podcasts & audio dramas for all ages.
Portable Bluetooth Speaker
If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option to let your kids listen to podcasts in their room or on the go, a portable bluetooth speaker is a great option. This one is a good size for sitting on a bedside night stand and it’s not too small that it will get lost easily! There are lots of colors to choose from and it’s under $35, plus has almost 80k reviews over 4 stars.
