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
48 episodes
The California Gold Rush (Past Moments from History)
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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12:12
The Lost Colony of Roanoke (Past moments from History Series)
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, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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12:09
The Sinking of the Titanic (Past Moments from History Series)
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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16:00
Christopher Columbus and the voyage of 1492 (Past Moments from history series)
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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16:52
The French Revolution of 1789 (Past Moments from History Series)
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, includi...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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17:03
Apollo 11- The 1969 Moon Landing (Past Moments from History)
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 the...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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16:19
The Fall of the Berlin Wall (Past Moments from History)
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 th...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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14:04
4th of July 1776- American Independence Day (Past Moment From History)
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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12:21
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (Past Moments from History)
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 Sa...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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14:24
Juneteenth (Past Moments From History)
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 fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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13:23
Victoria Falls (7 natural wonders of the world)
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 Z...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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13:43
D-Day the Invasion of Normandy (Past Moments from History Series)
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 da...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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13:50
The Great Barrier Reef (7 Natural Wonders of the World Series)
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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19:29
Aurora Borealis - The Northern Lights (7 Natural Wonders of the World Series)
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 h...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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18:19
Paricutin Volcano (7 Natural Wonders of the World Series)
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 w...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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13:47
The Harbor of Rio de Janeiro (7 natural wonders of the world series)
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 li...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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9:57
Mount Everest (7 natural wonders of the world series)
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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16:43
History of The Grand Canyon (7 Natural Wonders of the World Series)
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, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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21:06
Eva "Evita" Perón (Women Who Changed the World Series)
Women Who Changed the World - Eva "Evita" PerónHosts 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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22:33
Suffragist Susan B Anthony (Women Who Changed the World Series)
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 i...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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15:50
Ruth Bader Ginsburg aka RBG (Women who changed the world series)
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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17:57
Scientist and Nobel Prize Winner: Marie Curie
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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16:17
Sacagawea the "guide" of Lewis & Clark (Women who changed the world)
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 Sacag...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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20:38
Malala Yousafzai - Educational Activist (Women who changed the world series)
Woman Who Changed the World: Malala YousafzaiIn 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 advocatin...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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14:00
Anne Frank Pt 2 (Women who changed the world series)
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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14:07
