Educational Podcasts for Elementary Students
Are you looking for a screen-free way to spark curiosity and ignite real-world learning in your elementary school classroom? Dive into the wonderful world of educational podcasts for elementary students!
At Tinkercast, we believe in the power of storytelling and inquiry-based learning to inspire young minds. That’s why we’ve curated a collection of captivating podcasts designed to educate, engage, and entertain.
6 Educational Podcasts for Elementary Students
Teachers can sign up for FREE for TinkerClass, our hands-on, “podject”-based learning program. TinkerClass expands on podcast episodes with interactive STEM challenges, discussion prompts, and activities designed to get kids thinking, tinkering, and problem-solving. Perfect for integrating into science, literacy, and inquiry-based learning!
Explore our treasure trove of educational podcasts for kids in grades K-5 and their adults, including:
1. Wow in the World
Wow in the World is a wildly popular educational podcast that takes listeners on thrilling adventures through science, history, and everything in between! Hosted by Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas, Wow in the World transforms complex topics into entertaining narratives that make learning irresistible.
2. Who, When, Wow!
Join Carly Q, junior analyst at the Bureau of Universal Time Travel and Historical Exploration Department, as you explore the mysteries of history together, asking and discovering: Who, When, WOW! From dinosaurs to Shakespeare to Roswell, New Mexico, Who, When, Wow! offers an entertaining twist to draw your students into history.
3. Once Upon a Beat
DJ Fyütch and his sidekick, Baby Scratch, drop the needle on classic stories remixed with beats and hooks you can’t find in books! Where hip hop and fables meet, it’s Once Upon a Beat!
4. Flip & Mozi
Flip and Mozi are travel-blogging aliens who embark on an intergalactic musical adventure to learn more about Earth’s animals. In the Flip & Mozi podcast, students will discover all the animals that bring WOW to our earth.
5. Two Whats?! And A Wow!
Two Whats?! And A Wow! is a science-based game show-style podcast where kids can play along while learning fascinating facts. It’s guaranteed to be the most educationally bonkers 15 minutes of your students’ day!
6. WeWow
Join Dennis & all your friends from Tinkercast for a variety show that will wow your socks off!
Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or facilitating remote learning at home, our podcasts provide endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. Designed to captivate young minds, each episode introduces fascinating topics in science, history, technology, and beyond, all presented in a way that sparks curiosity and imagination.
With engaging storytelling, expert insights, and immersive sound design, our podcasts transform learning into an adventure, making complex concepts accessible and exciting. They encourage active participation by prompting students to ask questions, think critically, and even try hands-on activities inspired by what they hear. Seamlessly integrating with various subjects, from science and literacy to social studies and STEM and ELA, they offer a flexible and screen-free way to enhance lesson plans and support different learning styles.
A Podcast- and Project-Based Learning Program
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TinkerClass Resources
TinkerClass comes with the community and resources to seamlessly integrate the program into existing curriculum with built-in tools, prompts, and customized lessons that make it easy for both teachers and students. Plus, TinkerClass content and resources align with K-5 science disciplines (Life, Physical, and Earth Sciences), engineering topics, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), ELA, social studies, and history to help you support, nurture, and bring out the WOW in the thinkers and tinkerers of tomorrow.
- Comprehensive Lesson Plans: Say goodbye to endless hours of lesson planning! TinkerClass provides meticulously crafted lesson plans that seamlessly integrate Tinkercast podcasts into your curriculum. Each lesson plan is aligned with educational standards and designed to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Discussion Guides: Foster meaningful discussions and critical thinking skills with our thoughtfully curated worksheets. These guides provide prompts and questions to spark conversations around key themes and concepts explored in Tinkercast podcasts.
- Supplementary Resources: Enhance your teaching toolkit with a variety of supplementary resources, including worksheets, activities, and project ideas. These resources are designed to reinforce learning objectives and provide hands-on experiences for students.
- NGSS Alignment: See how Wow In the World episodes align with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in an easy-to-reference alignment chart.
- Accessible Content: All TinkerClass podcast episodes with an attached podject have a transcript, and all podjects include audio prompts in addition to text instructions to make our podcasts and podjects accessible to more students and teachers.
- Professional Development Opportunities: Expand your knowledge and skills through exclusive professional development material available only to TinkerClass members. Stay updated on the latest trends in education and discover innovative teaching strategies to enhance your classroom practice.
- Community Support: Connect with fellow educators from around the world in our vibrant Teachers Who Wow Facebook Group. Share ideas, collaborate on projects, and inspire each other to ignite curiosity in the classroom.
In the dynamic world of educational podcasts for elementary students, learning becomes an adventure and curiosity knows no bounds. Join the TinkerClass community today and let the wonders of podcasts transform your classroom into a hub of curiosity and creativity!
Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, TinkerClass provides the support and resources you need to create memorable learning experiences for your students.
Happy tinkering!