Check this out! Podcast4kids
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 Cece Amy 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.
Episodes
Join us on this exciting episode of Check This Out!, where we dive into a fascinating chapter of world history — the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Perfect for elementary-aged kids, parents, and teachers, this episode explores how the Berlin Wall symbolized the division between democracy and communism during the Cold War.
Discover how this historic wall was built in 1961 to stop East Germans from fleeing to the West...
Celebrate American history and the birth of a nation with our latest episode of Check This Out! — an engaging, kid-friendly exploration of July 4th, 1776, and the Declaration of Independence.
Perfect for young learners and their families, this episode delves into the critical moments leading up to America's independence, including who wrote the Declaration, the significance of July 4th celebrations, and fascinati...
Explore the pivotal event that ignited World War I in this engaging episode of "Check This Out!" designed for curious kids and their grownups. Learn about the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie on June 28, 1914, in Sarajevo, and how this tragic act set off a chain reaction of alliances, rivalries, and conflicts across Europe.
Discover what made the Balkans the "Powder Keg of E...
This episode of Check This Out! explores the history and significance of Juneteenth. This holiday commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States.
Hosts Amy and Cece explain how the holiday originated from the delayed arrival of emancipation proclamation news in Texas, where enslaved people finally learned they were free two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
The hosts emphasize the importance o...
In this episode of Check This Out! Podcast for Kids and Grownups, Amy and Cece delve into the fascinating world of Victoria Falls, one of the world's most awe-inspiring natural wonders. They explore its location on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, its stunning size—being the largest waterfall in the world—and its incredible features, including five distinct waterfalls and the ability to see moonbows.
The h...
This special episode of Check this out! Podcast for kids commemorates the 81st anniversary of D-Day.
D-day was the pivotal invasion of Normandy that took place on June 6, 1944, during World War II. Hosted by Amy Contreras and her daughter Cece, the podcast explores the historical context of the largest amphibious assault in history.
This bite size and interesting episode details the planning, key leaders like General ...
In this lively episode of Check This Out!, Cece and Amy explore the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, a natural wonder of the world. The episode begins with a fun review of previously discussed wonders like the Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, Parícutin volcano, Rio de Janeiro's harbor, and Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights, culminating in a teaser about the last wonder in their series, Victoria Falls. After a qui...
In this delightful episode of "Check This Out!" podcast for kids, Cece and Amy dive into the natural wonder of the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights. They explore the science behind this mesmerizing phenomenon, explaining how charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere to produce shimmering curtains of green, pink, red, yellow, and purple light...
In this engaging episode of "Check This Out!" for kids and their grownups, Amy and Cece explore some of the world's most fascinating natural wonders. They dive into the story of the Paricutin Volcano in Mexico. Discover how this volcano was the first in modern history to be observed and studied from birth to dormancy, as it unexpectedly emerged in a cornfield in 1943 and erupted for nine years.
Cece le...
In this fun and educational episode of Check This Out!, Cece and Amy explore the amazing natural wonder of the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, also known as Guanabara Bay. They share fascinating facts about its size, surrounding mountains like Sugarloaf and Corcovado, and the vibrant life within the harbor. The episode dives into the rich history of Rio’s harbor, from Native legends and pirate treasures to its role in Brazi...
In this episode of Check This Out!, Cece and Amy take young listeners on an exciting journey to explore Mount Everest, one of the world's seven natural wonders. They discuss Everest’s location in the Himalayas, its incredible height of over 29,000 feet, and the dangers climbers face, including the "death zone" where oxygen is scarce and temperatures plunge to extreme lows. The episode shares fascinating...
Welcome to a new episode of Check This Out!, the podcast for kids and their grown-ups! Join Amy and Cece as they embark on a thrilling adventure to uncover the depths of the Grand Canyon. The duo dives into intriguing facts, trivia, and stories from history that highlight its significance.
Over the course of the episode, listeners will discover fun insights, such as the canyon's formation, its unique weather patte...
Women Who Changed the World - Eva "Evita" Perón
Hosts Amy Contreras and Cece dive into the incredible life of Eva "Evita" Perón, the former First Lady of Argentina. The episode explores Eva's early life, from her humble beginnings to her rise as a celebrated actress in Buenos Aires, where she helped pave the way for her significant political impact. Listeners learn about her key role as a polit...
On this week's episode, hosts Amy Contreras and Cece explore dive into the life and legacy of one of America’s most iconic suffragists, Susan B. Anthony.
Listen in as they share the story of Susan B. Anthony, who played a key role in the fight for women’s right to vote and the ratification of the 19th amendment.
Throughout the episode, Cece asks thoughtful questions about voting, equality, and justice, making it ...
In this engaging episode of "Check This Out!", hosts Amy and Cece continue their series on "Women Who Changed the World," focusing on the inspiring life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG). Listeners will learn about Ginsburg's trailblazing journey as the first female tenured professor at Columbia Law School and the second woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. With a deep commitment to women&apos...
In this exciting episode of Check This Out!, hosts Amy Contreras and Cece dive into the story of Marie Curie, a trailblazing scientist and the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Joined by a special guest, six-year-old Avie, the episode engages listeners through interactive discussions about Curie's life, her groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity, and her lasting impact on science and medicine.
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In this episode of “Check This Out! Podcast for Kids,” hosts Amy and Cece continue their inspiring series on Women Who Changed the World by diving into the remarkable story of Sacagawea. Listeners are introduced to fascinating facts about Sacagawea, including her significance in American history and her role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Amy kicks off the episode by discussing the historical context of the Louisia...
Woman Who Changed the World: Malala Yousafzai
In this episode of "Check This Out," hosts Amy Contreras and Cece embark on an inspiring exploration of Malala Yousafzai, a young woman who has made a significant impact on the world advocating for girls' education.
Listeners will learn about Malala's remarkable journey, starting from her childhood in Mingora, Pakistan, where her father’s support for edu...
In this episode, join hosts Amy Contreras and Cece for Part 2 of our episodes on Anne Frank, the remarkable girl who documented her experiences in hiding during World War II.
The episode kick off with a lightning round quiz, testing your knowledge from Part 1 about Anne’s life and the circumstances surrounding her famous diary. You'll hear from special guests Andrea and Mika, who share their family connections to ...
Join Amy and Cece in this powerful episode of Check This Out! As part of their ongoing series on inspiring women, they delve into the remarkable life of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl who made a lasting impact through her diary written during World War II.
Discover the incredible stories of women like Rosa Parks, Bessie Coleman, Ruby Bridges, and Wangari Maathai, setting the stage for Anne's legacy amidst the ba...
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