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
In this exciting episode of Check This Out!, Amy and Cece take young listeners on a journey back in time to explore the dramatic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and its impact on the ancient city of Pompeii. Discover how a sudden volcanic explosion buried an entire city under ash, freezing it in time for nearly 2,000 years, and learn about the brave people who survived, the rediscovery of Pompeii, and why this his...
Discover the exciting story of the California Gold Rush in this engaging episode of "Check this out!" tailored for kids and their parents. Join Cece and Amy as they explore how a life-changing discovery in 1848 sparked the largest migration in U.S. history, transforming California into the iconic "Golden State."
From the people who searched for gold to the ships turned into buildings in San Francis...
The episode explores the fascinating mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, a group of early English settlers who disappeared over 400 years ago in what is now North Carolina. Hosted by Amy and Cece, the story covers the history of the colony, including its founding, the challenges faced by the settlers, and the mysterious disappearance of all the colonists, leaving only a carved message, “Croatoan.” The episode dives...
Join Cece and Amy on this exciting episode of Check This Out! as they dive into the fascinating history of the Titanic—one of the most famous ships in the world. From its luxurious design and size to its tragic sinking after hitting an iceberg, discover what made the Titanic so special—and what went wrong. Learn about the brave people aboard, the ship’s features, and how this disaster changed maritime safety laws fore...
Join Cece and Amy on the "Check This Out!" podcast for kids as they explore the fascinating history of Christopher Columbus and his 1492 voyage to the Americas.
Discover the real story behind Columbus’s journey, including who he was, why he sailed West, and what he actually found.
Learn about the Vikings and indigenous peoples who were in the Americas long before Columbus, and understand the historical impac...
Welcome to "Check This Out!" where we explore exciting moments from history! In this episode, we dive into the French Revolution—a big time in France’s history that changed the country forever. We learn about why the revolution started, including food shortages, unfair laws, and unhappy common people. Meet King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, who ruled France before the revolution, and hear how the sto...
Discover the incredible story of the Apollo 11 1969 Moon landing in this exciting episode of Check This Out!, a fun and educational history podcast for elementary-aged kids and their families.
Join hosts Amy and Cece as they explore the thrilling journey to the Moon, highlighting the science, history, and teamwork behind NASA's famous Apollo 11 mission. Learn how the Cold War and the Space Race fueled America&apo...
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...
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