9 Podcasts for Toddlers and Nursery School Kids

If you are struggling to find a way to include media in your child's day without adding more screen time—or just need to get through a road trip without listening to Cocomelon 500,000 times—then podcasts might be the perfect answer.

Podcasts are a great way to help kids learn how to sit still while listening, just like stories at bedtime. They are ideal for long drives or commutes, quieting down energy levels, and even when you need to distract your child long enough to cook dinner or get the laundry put away uninterrupted.  

There are so many marvelous podcasts that cater to little kids nowadays that it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming trying to slog through a catalog to pick out something just right for your toddler. But do not worry, we did all the slogging for you. Here are nine podcasts for toddlers and preschoolers that we think your child will love. 

Your Classical Kids Storytime

This brilliant podcast from Minnesota Public Radio gives kids a fabulous introduction to classical music by weaving it through stories like 'The Gingerbread Man' and 'The Emperor's New Clothes.'

Noodle Loaf

We love how Noodle Loaf gets kids physically involved in music. Your budding musician will have a ball with each episode through echo songs that get kids clapping, singing, and learning patterns and musical themes.  

Kinderling

Kinderling is beloved by parents for its developmentally appropriate content, curated just for your family. Kids will love settling down for bedtime and listening to guided meditations that help them calm down from a busy day. Or they can check out a lovely bedtime story that will activate their imaginations as they drift off to sleep.  

Girl Tales

Are you looking for something new and different? Girl Tales is a podcast with a feminist twist on fairy tales created and operated by women and non-binary playwrights and actors. You can find classic characters like Rapunzel and Snow White, but you will also meet fun new characters like Una and her unicorn.