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Send us Fan Mail 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, Paki...

Send us Fan Mail 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,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 st...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Check This Out!" hosts by Amy Contreras and Cece focus on remarkable women who have made significant contributions to the world. This episode spotlights Wangari Maathai, a trailblazer in environmental conservation and women's empowerment. Listeners will learn about Maathai's groundbreaking achievements, including being the first woman in Eas...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in for another episode in the series, "Women Who Changed the World," celebrating women and focusing on Black women during Black History Month. In this episode, hosts Amy and Cece introduce us to the inspiring story of Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to integrate an all-white school in the South at just six years old. Listeners will learn about Ruby’...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for the final episode in a special series featuring the first 7 presidents of the US leading up to Presidents Day. In this mini-episode, hosts Amy and Cece dive into the life and legacy of Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the United States.  Explore the fascinating early life of Jackson, from his humble beginnings to his military exploits in the Revolutionary War and t...

Send us Fan Mail In this mini-episode of the "Check This Out!" podcast, hosts Amy and Cece delve into the life and presidency of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States. They explore his unique background as the son of former President John Adams. Adams had a lengthy and impactful political career. His impressive roles included U.S. minister to Russia, Secretary of St...

Send us Fan Mail In this mini-episode of Check This Out! , hosts Amy and Cece dive into the life and legacy of James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.  Listeners learn that Monroe was born in Virginia, and began his public service in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He is one of only three U.S. Presidents who fought in the war, alongside Washington and Jackson....

Send us Fan Mail In this mini-episode of "Check This Out!" hosts Amy Contreras and Cece explore the life and legacy of James Madison, the 4th President of the United States, in honor of President’s Day. The episode begins with an introduction to Madison as a Founding Father, and his contributions to the formation of the United States alongside notable figures such as George Washington an...

Send us Fan Mail In this exciting mini-episode of "Check This Out!," hosts Amy and Cece are joined by special guest Bonnie to explore the life and legacy of the 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. The episode delves into Jefferson's presidential tenure from 1801 to 1809, discussing his efforts to reduce national debt, his opposition to the Federalists, and his rema...

Send us Fan Mail In the second episode of the Presidents Day mini episodes, hosts Amy, Cece, and special guest Bonnie dive  into the life and presidency of John Adams.  You'll hear of the love story between John and Abigail Adams, highlighted by their remarkable exchange of over 1,100 letters during their 54-year marriage.  The episode also covers Adams' political journey, including his...

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts Amy Contreras and Cece, along with special guest Bonnie, in the first of 7 mini-episodes focusing on the first 7 presidents of the United States.  This mini-episode starts by exploring the life and legacy of George Washington, the first president of the United States. This is a continuation of Episode 10, which provides a deeper look into Washington's history befor...

Send us Fan Mail Listen to this 2 minute intro to understand more about the 7 president mini episodes to celebrate Presidents Day on 02/17!  This is the perfect podcast for kids to learn more about presidents and history!  #kidspodcast #presidents #presidentsday #georgewashington #johnadams #thomasjefferson #jamesmadison #jamesmonroe #johnquincyadams #andrewjackson  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of "Check This Out!", hosts Amy and Cece celebrate the remarkable life of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license.  As part of the "Women Who Changed the World" series along with Black History Month, they explore Bessie's extraordinary journey from her humble beginnings in Texas to becoming...

Send us Fan Mail Check this out! Podcast4kids is coming at you with a new series on Women Who Changed the World.  Over the next few weeks we will highlight 10 incredible women who made lasting impacts on the world around them.   This series of 10 Women Who Changed the World is also designed to honor Black History Month and Women's History month!   In this first episode of the series we dive i...

Send us Fan Mail In this exciting finale of our "Famous Americans" series, join Cece, Amy, and their special guests Remy and Charleston as they dive into the life of George Washington – the first President of the United States!  Learn about his early years in Virginia, his surprising beginnings in military service, and the challenges he faced during the Revolutionary War. You will uncove...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 9 of "Check This Out!", join hosts Cece and Amy as they enlighten young listeners about the remarkable life of Sojourner Truth, a celebrated American abolitionist and women's rights advocate. While many may not have encountered her story in school (yet), this episode serves as a captivating introduction to her legacy. The episode kicks off with a poem tha...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 8 of "Check This Out!" hosts Amy Contreras and Cece discuss the life of Alexander Hamilton, a founding father of the United States. This episode begins with a fun true or false quiz that tests listeners' knowledge about Hamilton's achievements and historical significance. The episode details Hamilton's contentious relationships with key politica...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 7 of "Check This Out!" hosted by Amy Contreras and Cece, listeners are introduced to Eleanor Roosevelt, a transformative figure in American history known for her activism, philanthropy, and redefinition of the role of First Lady. Listen in to learn more about her life, including her contributions during the Great Depression and World War II, her advocacy for c...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, host Amy Contreras and her daughter Cece delve into the extraordinary life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in American history known for his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech and the ongoing struggle for civil rights.  Whether you're familiar with his legacy or hearing his name for the first time, this episode aims to provide a comprehensive o...

Send us Fan Mail In the fifth episode of Check This Out , hosts Amy Contreras and Cece dive into the remarkable life of Harriet Tubman, an incredible figure in American history known for her bravery and commitment to freedom. Did you know she wasn't just a conductor on the Underground Railroad? But she was also a patriot, a spy, a nurse, and a feminist?! Enjoy a lightning round of true or fal...

Send us Fan Mail **DOUBLE EPISODE DROP DAY! In addition to episode 3 on Amelia Earhart you can also learn about Geronimo! Listen now!  In Episode 4 of Check this out! Podcast4kids hosts Amy and Cece explore the life and legacy of Geronimo, the legendary Chiricahua Apache warrior and medicine man.  In addition to learning about Geronimo as a man, listeners are introduced to important historical con...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Amy Contreras in Episode 3 of "Check This Out!" as we embark on an exciting journey through the life of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. In this episode, we explore the remarkable achievements of the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, delve into her adventurous spirit, and uncover the incredible flight records she set that changed the face of aviation...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we learn about Benjamin Franklin and how he made an impact on the United States and the world!  In this episode we will explore his writing, political jobs, inventions, travels, and more.  Plus we will check your knowledge to see what you already know about Benjamin Franklin.   Get excited because this guy had an interesting life... I mean, have you ever put a key on a...

Send us Fan Mail Listen to this podcast and learn about famous American, Helen Keller with the Check this out! Podcast4kids.   Helen Keller overcame incredible struggles to find her voice and empower others. She become a college graduate, author, educator, activist, and trailblazer.  Listen with us to learn more about Helen Keller and her amazing accomplishments.   Helen Keller is the first in our...