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35 Best Early Learning Podcasts (2026)

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The early learning space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 35 of the best, including Hidden Brain, Wow in the World, and Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family.

  1. Hidden Brain
    Hidden Brain
    Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’...
    Content:
    Academic PodcastingAging PositivelyArtsAttention ManagementBehavioral PsychologyEarly Learning
    +67
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesHR ProfessionalsIntrovertsMarketers
    +8
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionCuriosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasEmotional Intelligence ToolsEmotional Regulation
    +14
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInteractive Kids PodcastsInterviewQ and A
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommuting
    +6
  2. Wow in the World
    Wow in the World
    Wow in the World is the #1 science podcast for kids and families, sharing the most amazing stories in science, technology, and new discoveries happ...
    Content:
    Children'S Story AdventuresEducationFamily LearningHomeschoolingInspirational KidsEarly Learning
    +11
    Audience:
    Parent-Child LearningParentsPodcasts for KidsStudentsTeachers
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Doing ChoresLong Drive
  3. Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
    Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
    Smash Boom Best is a funny, smart debate show for kids and families from the Brains On Universe. Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them ...
    Content:
    ComedyFamily LearningFamily TriviaHomeschoolingInspirational KidsEarly Learning
    +6
    Audience:
    Family CaregiversParent-Child LearningParentsPodcasts for KidsStudents
    Goal:
    Solving ProblemsUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    DebateEducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Long Drive
  4. Circle Round
    Circle Round
    WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3-103. Each 15 t...
    Content:
    Audio FictionBedtime Stories KidsChildren StoriesChildren'S Story AdventuresFamily LearningEarly Learning
    +10
    Audience:
    Family CaregiversParent-Child LearningParentsPodcasts for Kids
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Long Drive
  5. Super Great Kids' Stories
    Super Great Kids' Stories
    Supergreat Kids' Stories is a collection of fun tales to make you laugh and cry, told by some of the best storytellers from around the world. Recom...
    Content:
    Bedtime Stories KidsChildren StoriesChildren'S Story AdventuresKids StoriesKids StorytellingEarly Learning
  6. Story Pirates
    Story Pirates
    The award-winning Story Pirates Podcast takes stories written by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and songs. Made up of talented comedians, s...
    Content:
    Bedtime Stories KidsChildren StoriesChildren'S Book AuthorsChildren'S Story AdventuresEducationEarly Learning
    +6
    Audience:
    Parent-Child LearningPodcasts for KidsStudents
    Style:
    Interactive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Long Drive
  7. But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
    But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
    But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics...
    Content:
    Children StoriesFamily LearningKids and FamilyKids EducationKids FeelingsEarly Learning
    +2
    Audience:
    Parent-Child LearningParentsPodcasts for KidsStudents
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
  8. Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
    Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
    A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & ...
    Content:
    BiologyFamily LearningHomeschoolingInspirational KidsKids and FamilyEarly Learning
    +5
    Audience:
    Parent-Child LearningPodcasts for KidsTeachers
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Focused Learning
  9. Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
    Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
    In the 25+ years Janet Lansbury has worked with children and parents, she's learned a lot. She's here to share it with you. Each episode of Unruffl...
    Content:
    Family CommentaryGentle ParentingKids and FamilyMom FriendshipsMotherhood SkillsEarly Learning
    +9
    Audience:
    First Time ParentsNeurodivergent MomsParent-Child LearningParentsProdigal Parents
    +2
    Goal:
    Parenting Hacks
  10. What If World - Stories for Kids
    What If World - Stories for Kids
    Join Mr. Eric for imaginative stories sparked by kids' questions, fostering curiosity and resilience. Grownups, share your kids' What-If Questions,...
    Content:
    Kids and FamilyKids StorytellingEarly Learning
  11. Noodle Loaf - Music Education Podcast for Kids
    Noodle Loaf - Music Education Podcast for Kids
    Noodle Loaf is an interactive music education podcast for kids that has received the Common Sense Media Selection seal for creating high quality ki...
    Content:
    Bedtime RhymesEarly Elementary TeachingEducationFamily LearningInspirational KidsEarly Learning
    +2
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
  12. The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families
    The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families
    A History Podcast for Kids! Parents love us, Teachers love us, and most importantly, kids do too! History can be amazing, inspiring and relevant to...
    Content:
    Family LearningHomeschoolingInspirational KidsKids and FamilyKids EducationEarly Learning
    +3
    Audience:
    Parent-Child LearningPodcasts for KidsStudents
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
  13. Pinkalicious & Peterrific
    Pinkalicious & Peterrific
    Join Pinkalicious and her little brother Peter as they sing along to their favorite songs from the hit PBS Kids show, Pinkalicious & Peterrific...
    Content:
    Early Learning
    Style:
    Interactive Kids Podcasts
  14. Storytime Explorers: Stories for Toddlers, Preschoolers and Growing Minds
    Storytime Explorers: Stories for Toddlers, Preschoolers and Growing Minds
    Storytime Explorers is a heartfelt kids’ podcast filled with short, meaningful stories that nurture imagination, emotional growth, and joyful conne...
    Content:
    Early Learning
  15. Ear Snacks Podcast for Kids
    Ear Snacks Podcast for Kids
    Explore the absurdity and wonder of every day when kids talk about music, art, science and culture - one topic at a time. Packed with earworms and ...
    Content:
    Early Learning
    Style:
    Interactive Kids Podcasts
  16. Best Day Yet: Affirmations, Meditations, & Mindfulness For Kids
    Best Day Yet: Affirmations, Meditations, & Mindfulness For Kids
    We lead affirmations + adventures + mindfulness tools for calmer, kinder, more confident kids.We teach meditation, mindfulness, and affirmations fo...
    Content:
    EducationInspirational KidsKids FeelingsKids MeditationMeditation PracticeEarly Learning
    +1
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional Wellness
  17. Sesame Street Podcast
    Sesame Street Podcast
    Download and subscribe to the Sesame Street video podcast featuring the furry and loveable Muppets of Sesame Street. Sing songs with Elmo, Abby, Co...
    Content:
    Early Learning
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
  18. Elevating Early Childhood
    Elevating Early Childhood
    Are you ready to teach better, save time, and live more? Learn more about my membership program “Teaching Trailblazers” here: https://teachingtrail...
    Content:
    Early Elementary TeachingNew ParentsEarly Learning
  19. The Sesame Street Podcast with Foley and Friends
    The Sesame Street Podcast with Foley and Friends
    Hello-ee-o-ee-o! Meet Sesame Street’s newest furry and friendly monster: Foley! She is the host of her very own podcast, The Sesame Street Podcast ...
    Content:
    Early Learning
  20. Kinderadio
    Kinderadio
    Kinderadio is a kids’ audio learning podcast for toddlers and preschoolers, designed to support early learning through songs, stories, and imaginat...
    Content:
    Early Learning
  21. What If World
    What If World
    A Podcast for Curious people
    Content:
    Bedtime Stories KidsChildren StoriesChildren'S Story AdventuresKids and FamilyKids StoriesEarly Learning
    +1
    Audience:
    Parent-Child LearningPodcasts for KidsStudents
    Style:
    Interactive Kids PodcastsQ and A
  22. The Brain Architects
    The Brain Architects
    On The Brain Architects from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, we explore emerging science in early childhood development a...
    Content:
    Toxic StressEarly Learning
    Audience:
    Parent-Child LearningTeachers
  23. My First Podcast
    My First Podcast
    Learn how to make your very own podcast!
    Content:
    Early Learning
  24. In the Zone: Understanding Big Feelings for Kids
    In the Zone: Understanding Big Feelings for Kids
    In the Zone is a scripted musical podcast for early learning listeners where big feelings become big adventures. At the heart of the series is Leon...
    Content:
    EducationParentingEarly Learning
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional Wellness
  25. Shine On - an Early Childhood Education Podcast
    Shine On - an Early Childhood Education Podcast
    Shine Bright EYM proudly presents Shine On, a podcast series for prospective and current Early Childhood Education Professionals. A podcast to enga...
    Content:
    Early Learning
  26. That Early Childhood Nerd
    That Early Childhood Nerd
    If you love thinking deeply about childhood, early childhood education, caring for children, and supporting children’s right to play, this is the p...
    Content:
    Play SchemasEarly Learning
  27. Little Stories for Tiny People
    Little Stories for Tiny People
    Seven chuckleheads goofing off, telling stories, and laughing way too loud, usually while playing D&D. This podcast features our stories that a...
    Content:
    Bedtime Stories KidsChildren StoriesChildren'S Story AdventuresKids and FamilyKids StoriesEarly Learning
    +1
  28. 1,800 Days: The Story of Early Childhood in the U.S.
    1,800 Days: The Story of Early Childhood in the U.S.
    From the launch of Head Start to the Preschool for All initiative, to new discoveries in early brain development, the past 60 years have been trans...
    Content:
    Early Learning
  29. NAEYC Radio- The National Association for The Education of Young Children
    NAEYC Radio- The National Association for The Education of Young Children
    The National Association for The Education of Young Children and BAM Radio Network have partnered to bring you NAEYC Radio. Rae Pica and Jerlean Da...
    Content:
    Early Learning
  30. Highlights
    Highlights
    Votre petite dose d'histoires de sports quotidienne, tous les jeudis à 18H
    Content:
    Early Learning
  31. The Early Childhood Research Podcast
    The Early Childhood Research Podcast
    Helping young children grow!
    Content:
    Early Elementary TeachingEarly Learning
    Audience:
    Parents
  32. CHATTER PODCAST
    CHATTER PODCAST
    TALK ABOUT MANY THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR
    Content:
    Early Learning
  33. Lola Chick
    Lola Chick
    Content:
    Early Learning
  34. Little Sprigs Podcast
    Little Sprigs Podcast
    Content:
    Early Learning
  35. The Preschool Podcast
    The Preschool Podcast
    Content:
    Early Learning