History's Kids

In 1992, one class of fourth-graders started a project to make a big difference for a tiny endangered species. That project is still going today! History's Kids is a kids history podcast that brings the past to life by telling the stories of the kids who actually lived it. In this episode, you'll learn about two real kids who, along with their classmates, started the Shrimp Club to save the Califo...

On July 20, 1969, 14-year-old Linda watched on television as humans first landed on the moon. Then she grew up to work for NASA! History's Kids is a kids history podcast that brings the past to life by telling the stories of the kids who actually lived it. In this episode, you'll learn about a real kid who lived through the Space Race, sparking a passion for science. Along the way, you'll hear Lin...

📢 A NOTE TO CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS:  Today's episode briefly references violence during the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement, including the deaths of civil rights activists in Mississippi and the bombing of a church in Alabama. The story is told gently from a real child's perspective, but you may want to listen first or be ready to talk with younger listeners afterward.   🎧 ON TODAY'S...

On March 20th, 1949, 10-year-old Dan got the chance to see his hero Jackie Robinson play baseball. Five years later, Jackie Robinson himself gave Dan words of wisdom that changed his whole life! History's Kids is a history podcast for kids that brings the past to life by telling the stories of the kids who actually lived it. In this episode, you'll meet a real kid whose journey in sports started w...

On May 18th, 1980, 14-year-old Carmen was on a normal field trip… when suddenly, a volcano erupted! History's Kids is a history podcast for kids that brings the past to life by telling the stories of the kids who actually lived it. In this episode, you'll learn about a real kid who found herself stuck after the most powerful volcanic eruption in U.S. history. Along the way, you'll hear Carmen's st...

Welcome to History's Kids! We're a new children's podcast that tells the story of events of the past - through interviews with people who were really there as kids. Episodes on topics like the Eruption of Mt. St. Helens, the Civil Rights Movement, and World War II will immerse kids in learning through real stories, beyond the facts we usually find in history textbooks. Each episode is less than tw...