Check this out! Podcast4kids

Amy Contreras
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  • Education for Kids
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A podcast series for kids where we explore interesting people, places, ponderings and past moments from history that shape the world around us.  Listen to 5-25 minute episodes for fun facts, interactive celebrations of knowledge, and cool takeaways.   Appropriate for elementary aged kids (5-12 years old) Hosted by Amy Contreras, featuring her daughter CeceAmy has a BA of History from the University of Arizona and has spent her career in corporate Learning & Development, working at global organizations such as Uber, LinkedIn, and more.  Check this out! Podcast4kids covers topics such as historical figures, historical events, history questions, and more.  

  1. 5d ago

    Albert Einstein (Scientists & Inventors)

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ New Episode: Albert Einstein—The Curious Scientist Who Changed How We See the Universe! Why is Albert Einstein famous—besides his unforgettable wild hair? In this fun, family-friendly episode of Check This Out! Podcast for Kids, listeners join Cece & Amy to explore the life, ideas, and lasting impact of one of history’s most influential scientists... Albert Einstein!  Kids will discover: How a compass at age five sparked Einstein’s fascination with invisible forcesWhy he loved geometry and called his childhood math book his “sacred little geometry book”How he went from dropping out of school to earning a PhDWhat Einstein’s “miracle year” was and why 1905 was so importantThe basic ideas behind special and general relativityHow E = mc² connects mass and energyHow a 1919 solar eclipse made Einstein a global celebrityWhy his work helps explain GPS, stars, black holes, gravity, and moreHow Einstein’s Jewish heritage led him to flee Nazi Germany and begin a new life in the United StatesWhy curiosity, persistence, and asking “What if?” can lead to world-changing discoveriesWith playful conversation, age-appropriate explanations, a multiple-choice guessing game, fascinating facts, and a memorable closing poem, this episode makes a complicated scientific topic approachable and exciting. Parents and teachers: This episode is a great way to introduce children to physics, critical thinking, biography, world history, perseverance, and the importance of using credible, verified sources. Kids will learn that even the greatest scientists faced challenges—and that curiosity can take you anywhere. Listen, learn, imagine, and subscribe for the next adventure in science and history! #AlbertEinstein #EinsteinForKids #KidsPodcast #HistoryForKids #ScienceForKids #STEMForKids #PhysicsForKids #Relativity #EMC2 #FamousScientists #ScienceHistory #CuriosityAndLearning #EducationalPodcast #HomeschoolResources #ClassroomLearning #FamilyPodcast #KidsLearning #WomenAndMenInScience #CheckThisOutPodcast Support the show

    Albert Einstein (Scientists & Inventors)

  2. Jul 6

    Dr Jane Goodall (Scientists & Inventors)

    Send us Fan Mail In another kid-friendly episode of Check This Out!, we explore the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall — from her childhood love of animals in England to her groundbreaking 60-year study of wild chimpanzees at Gombe, Tanzania. Learn how Jane’s hands-on observations revealed tool use, hunting behavior, complex emotions, and unique personalities in chimpanzees, and how she later shifted from research to global conservation and activism.  We cover key milestones (meeting Dr. Leakey, earning a Ph.D. without an undergraduate degree, founding the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots), fun stories for kids, and why her work matters today. Perfect for kids, teachers, and parents looking for an engaging, accurate introduction to animal behavior, conservation, and women in STEM. Sources: National Geographic, Britannica, Jane Goodall Institute, Achievement.org, History.com. Call to action: Subscribe to Check This Out! and visit the episode notes for links to sources and activities to learn more. Hashtags #JaneGoodall #Chimpanzees #WildlifeConservation #KidsPodcast #ChildrensEducation #WomenInSTEM #GombeResearch #AnimalBehavior #RootsAndShoots #JaneGoodallInstitute #ScienceForKids #ConservationEducation #NatureStories #STEMforKids #kidhistorypodcast Support the show

    Dr Jane Goodall (Scientists & Inventors)

  3. May 26

    Dr Mae Jemison - Astronaut (Scientists & Inventors)

    Send us Fan Mail In this out of this world episode of the Check This Out! hosts Cece & her mom Amy explore the life and legacy of Dr. Mae Carol Jemison, the first African American woman to travel to space. Learn about childhood in Chicago, her early love of science, how she graduated high school at only 16, and her journey to Stanford and Cornell.  Plus learn about her background that led to her becoming an astronaut like her medical career, Peace Corps service, and decision to apply to NASA. Learn how Sally Ride’s flight inspired her, how the Challenger tragedy delayed the astronaut program, and how Dr. Jemison was selected to be an astronaut in 1987 and flew on Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992 as a science mission specialist.  The episode explains her experiments in space, 8-day mission details, personal mementos aboard Endeavour, fluency in several languages, post-NASA career (teaching, technology company, public speaking), awards and honors, and outreach work including an international science camp for teens. Includes fun facts (appeared on Star Trek), a recap poem, and guidance on citing verified sources. Ideal for children, parents, teachers, and anyone searching for an inspiring, accessible biography of Dr. Mae Jemison and resources for classroom use. Support the show

    Dr Mae Jemison - Astronaut (Scientists & Inventors)

  4. May 16

    International Women's Day

    Send us Fan Mail In the newest episode of "Check This Out! Podcast for Kids," hosts Cece and Amy celebrate International Women’s Day (a little late) with a fast-paced lightning round about eight remarkable women: Simone Biles, Misty Copeland, Billie Jean King, Maya Angelou, Queen Liliʻuokalani, Catherine the Great, and Empress Wu Zetian.  Through fun facts and simple explanations, listeners learn about each woman’s achievements, leadership, creativity, and barriers they broke, from sports and dance to literature and ruling nations, plus why their stories still matter today. The episode closes with a reminder about using verified sources and encourages kids to keep exploring history and celebrating strong role models. #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryForKids #KidsPodcast #STEMandArts #RoleModelsForKids #SimoneBiles #MistyCopeland #BillieJeanKing #MayaAngelou #QueenLiliuokalani #CatherineTheGreat #EmpressWuZetian Support the show

    International Women's Day

  5. May 4

    The American Revolution

    Send us Fan Mail Something big happened in 1776 — it’s the United States’ birthday! Join Cece and special guest Madden as they explore the road to the American Revolution and the 250th anniversary coming in 2026.  We’ll explain why colonists got mad at Britain, meet the Founding Fathers, and hear about three major moments from the American Revolution: The Battle of Bunker Hill, George Washington crossing the Delaware, and the big win for the American Colonists at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781.  Plus you will enjoy quick trivia, a fun poem, and cool facts (like spies, Minute Men, and life in the colonies). We use trusted sources so you can learn the real story. Tune in, learn something new, and don’t forget to subscribe! Support the show

    The American Revolution

  6. Apr 16

    What was the rosetta stone? (Ponderings

    Send us Fan Mail Summary: In the final episode of our Ponderings series, hosts Amy & Cece explore the Rosetta Stone: what it is, how it was discovered, and why it mattered. Through a kid-friendly conversation the episode explains that the Rosetta Stone is a fragment of a decree written in three languages (hieroglyphics, Demotic, and ancient Greek), dated to 196 BC, and discovered by French soldiers near Rosetta (Rashid) in 1799. Our hosts discuss how the stone’s bilingual inscriptions let scholars—especially Thomas Young and Jean-François Champollion—decipher hieroglyphics after centuries of mystery, the stone’s journey to the British Museum, its wartime hiding, and other similar decrees found across Egypt. The episode closes with four quick facts and a short rhyme, plus a reminder about using verified sources. Key takeaways: The Rosetta Stone contains the same decree in hieroglyphics, Demotic, and ancient Greek.Carved in 196 BC for Ptolemy V; over 2,200 years old.Discovered by French forces in 1799 near Rashid (Rosetta); later ended up in the British Museum.Champollion and Young were central to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs using the Greek text.Several similar decree-stones exist; the Rosetta Stone is a key but partially preserved piece.Support the show

    What was the rosetta stone? (Ponderings

  7. Mar 5

    What Was The Silk Road (Ponderings)

    Send us Fan Mail Join Amy & Cece as they explore the fascinating history of the Silk Road.   The silk road changed the world. Along the silk road  towns along grew into multicultural cities and there was an  exchange of information that had never existed before.  All this travel along the silk road led to new technologies and innovations that would change the world. The horses introduced to China from the west contributed to the might of the Mongol Empire, while gunpowder from China changed the very nature of war in Europe and beyond. Tune in and listen along with Amy & Cece as they rhyme, explore, and trivia.   Support the show

    What Was The Silk Road (Ponderings)

  8. Feb 24

    What is the Bill of Rights? (Ponderings)

    Send us Fan Mail Join Amy & Cece as they explore another pondering in the most recent episode of Check This Out! Podcast 4 Kids.  Together they explain the 10 amendments that make up the bill of rights, explain what they are and what they mean, and go into the history and importance of the bill of rights!  This history podcast is perfect for curious kids and their parents.  Learn and have fun with interactive quizzes, a fun poem, and lots of fun facts.  Learn about why the Bill of Rights was originally rejected by the Constitutional Congress and how many copies of the original Bill of Rights were made!   Support the show

    What is the Bill of Rights? (Ponderings)
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A podcast series for kids where we explore interesting people, places, ponderings and past moments from history that shape the world around us.  Listen to 5-25 minute episodes for fun facts, interactive celebrations of knowledge, and cool takeaways.   Appropriate for elementary aged kids (5-12 years old) Hosted by Amy Contreras, featuring her daughter CeceAmy has a BA of History from the University of Arizona and has spent her career in corporate Learning & Development, working at global organizations such as Uber, LinkedIn, and more.  Check this out! Podcast4kids covers topics such as historical figures, historical events, history questions, and more.  

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  • Creator
    Amy Contreras
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Check this out! Podcast4kids
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