Parent Podcast Package—Bring Home the WOW!
Podcast Printables to Send Home
Ready to print and pop into backpacks or folders!
Introducing Podcasts
A friendly welcome to our podcasts, like Wow in the World, sharing why and how families love to listen.
Podcast Weekly
A classroom- or take-home poster with a QR code to listen quickly and weekly, with NEW audio every single week!
Conversation Starters
Questions to help families connect, reflect, and keep the curiosity flowing long after the podcast ends.
Digital Podcast Tools for Parents
Skip the design work with our quick copy & paste shareable tools!
Ready-to-Send Parent Email Template
Share this ready-to-send email with parents in two easy ways:
Copy the message below into your email platform and customize the name or sign-off as needed:
Dear Parents,
I wanted to share an exciting educational resource that your child has been enjoying in class—Wow in the World! This free podcast takes listeners on a journey through the latest discoveries in science, technology, and innovation and makes us all say “WOW!”.
Since we’ve been using it in the classroom, I encourage you to continue the learning at home. Listening to the podcast together is a great way to spark curiosity and create meaningful conversations. Plus, 98% of parents say they learn something new from listening too!
📖🎧 How to Listen:
- Visit tinkercast.com or search “Wow in the World” on your favorite podcast platform.
- Stream episodes anytime—during car rides, playtime, bedtime, or screen-free breaks
- Use our FREE conversation starter discussion questions to connect learning to real life
- Start with this special episode of Two Whats?! And A Wow! to learn the WOWs of listening together!
We hope you and your child enjoy the podcast at home as much as we do at school!
Best,
[Teacher’s Name] [School Name]
Sharing Podcasts on Social Media
Make it easy for families to tune in! Use these ready-made captions and graphics in your newsletter, social media, or in parent groups—just copy, paste, and share.
Click the button below to download two square images designed for Instagram, Facebook, and more.
🎧 Looking for screen-free entertainment that will WOW your kids? Check out the free podcast, Wow in the World! 🌟 With engaging stories, “WOW” facts, and bonus activities, it’s a hit with classrooms AND families. Perfect for car rides, bedtime, and beyond! 🚗🌙📚 #KidsPodcast #ScreenFreeIdeas Tinkercast.com/ListenNow
🎙️ Teachers love it. Kids love it. Parents love it. Try Wow in the World—a free, fun, educational podcast for families that connects laughter to learning! #KidsPodcast #ScreenFreeIdeas Tinkercast.com/ListenNow
📌 Save this! A free podcast your kids will actually love—Wow in the World! Includes printable activities and parent discussion questions. 🎧📚 Tinkercast.com/ListenNow
More Family Resources To Share
At Tinkercast, we make cartoons for your ears! Our podcasts inspire listeners to use their imagination and follow their curiosity. Our stories invite kids to lean in and say “Wow!” Whether it’s breakfast time, bath time, driving time, or waiting in line somewhere, listening to a podcast is a great way to keep young minds active and inspired.
How to Listen @ Home
Podcasts can be a great way to engage kids during various activities, both structured and unstructured.
- Play an episode while you’re prepping a meal
- Listen along while in the car
- Pair with a nature walk or backyard adventure
- Let kids draw what they imagine while they listen
- Use episodes to spark conversations at breakfast or dinner
- Use our this tracker and check off episodes as you go
Family Collections
We’ve curated themed collections of episodes and activities to help you find exactly what you want!
- Dive into the wonderful world of animals
- Explore the concept of climate change
- Bring the prehistoric world of dinosaurs to life
- Unleash creativity and curiosity about robotics and AI
- Explore the mysteries of space
Why Podcasts?
Podcasts build listening comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking—all without screens. Wow in the World and Tinkerclass episodes help families turn car rides, mealtimes, and quiet time into moments of meaningful learning.
Start Listening at Home
Encourage parents to get started with our recommended Wow in the World episodes. You can also recommend they become a member of the World Organization of Wowzers! W.O.W. members help keep TinkerClass free for teachers.