Check this out! Podcast4kids
by Amy Contreras
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
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Albert Einstein (Scientists & Inventors)
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ New Episode: Albert Einstein—The Curious Scientist Who Changed How We See the Universe! Why is Albert Einstein famous—besides his unforgettable wild hair? In this fun, family-friendly episode of Check This Out! Podcast for Kids, listeners join Cece & Amy to explore the life,...
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Dr Jane Goodall (Scientists & Inventors)
Send us Fan Mail In another kid-friendly episode of Check This Out!, we explore the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall — from her childhood love of animals in England to her groundbreaking 60-year study of wild chimpanzees at Gombe, Tanzania. Learn how Jane’s hands-on observations revealed tool...
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Dr Mae Jemison - Astronaut (Scientists & Inventors)
Send us Fan Mail In this out of this world episode of the Check This Out! hosts Cece & her mom Amy explore the life and legacy of Dr. Mae Carol Jemison, the first African American woman to travel to space. Learn about childhood in Chicago, her early love of science, how she graduated high school…
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International Women's Day
Send us Fan Mail In the newest episode of "Check This Out! Podcast for Kids," hosts Cece and Amy celebrate International Women’s Day (a little late) with a fast-paced lightning round about eight remarkable women: Simone Biles, Misty Copeland, Billie Jean King, Maya Angelou, Queen Liliʻuokalani,...
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The American Revolution
Send us Fan Mail Something big happened in 1776 — it’s the United States’ birthday! Join Cece and special guest Madden as they explore the road to the American Revolution and the 250th anniversary coming in 2026. We’ll explain why colonists got mad at Britain, meet the Founding Fathers, and hear...
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What was the rosetta stone? (Ponderings
Send us Fan Mail Summary: In the final episode of our Ponderings series, hosts Amy & Cece explore the Rosetta Stone: what it is, how it was discovered, and why it mattered. Through a kid-friendly conversation the episode explains that the Rosetta Stone is a fragment of a decree written in three...
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What Was The Silk Road (Ponderings)
Send us Fan Mail Join Amy & Cece as they explore the fascinating history of the Silk Road. The silk road changed the world. Along the silk road towns along grew into multicultural cities and there was an exchange of information that had never existed before. All this travel along the silk road…
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What is the Bill of Rights? (Ponderings)
Send us Fan Mail Join Amy & Cece as they explore another pondering in the most recent episode of Check This Out! Podcast 4 Kids. Together they explain the 10 amendments that make up the bill of rights, explain what they are and what they mean, and go into the history and importance of the bill of...
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Who were the Navajo (Diné) Code Talkers? (Ponderings)
Send us Fan Mail Join Amy & Cece for another episode of Check this out! Podcast for kids. In this week's episode they dive into the pondering of who were the Navajo Code Talkers and what was their impact on World War 2? Listeners will learn about the classified project that the code talkers...
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How did the Olympics Come to be? (Ponderings)
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 67 of Check This Out — Podcast 4 Kids, hosts Cece and Amy explore how the Olympic Games began and evolved. From the first recorded Olympic Games in 776 BC at Olympia in Greece. The olympics are held every four years, and a long time ago this was to honor Zeus! Original...
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Why did Ancient Egyptians Mummify their dead? (Ponderings)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Check This Out!", hosts Cece and her mom delve into the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian mummification. They explore the crucial question: Why did ancient Egyptians mummify their dead? Framed within their ongoing ponderings series about historical...
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What was life like on the Oregon Trail (Ponderings)
Send us Fan Mail In this exciting episode of "Check This Out! Podcast 4 Kids," Cece and her mom dive into the fascinating history of the Oregon Trail. They explore the challenges and adventures faced by pioneers during their 2,000-mile journey from Missouri to Oregon City in the 19th century....
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What was the Bubonic Plague? (Ponderings)
Send us Fan Mail Join us for an intriguing episode of "Check This Out!", the podcast that makes history fun for kids! In today’s episode, Cece and her mom dive into the chilling world of the bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death. Discover what this historical epidemic was all about, how…
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What are Christmas Traditions around the world? (Ponderings)
Send us Fan Mail In this festive episode of "Check This Out," Cece and her mom explore diverse Christmas traditions globally. They start with the history of Christmas trees, highlighting their journey from ancient times to Queen Victoria's influence in America. The duo discusses unique customs…
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What caused the Boston Tea Party? (Ponderings from History)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 62 of Check This Out!, podcast for kids! In this exciting episode, Cece and her mom dive into the intriguing topic of the Boston Tea Party, exploring its causes and significance in American history. They start by explaining what the Boston Tea Party was—an…
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Stevie Wonder (Artists and Musicians from History)
Send us Fan Mail In this exciting episode of "Check This Out! Podcast for Kids," Cece introduces the incredible life and music of Stevie Wonder, a legendary American musician who began his career as a child prodigy. Listeners will discover how Stevie, who was born blind, started making music at...
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Michelangelo (Artists & Musicians from History)
Send us Fan Mail In this exciting episode of 'Check this out!', hosts Cece and Amy dive into the fascinating life and legacy of Michelangelo, the renowned Renaissance artist! From his humble beginnings as an apprentice in Florence to his towering achievements like the iconic statue of David and…
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The History of Thanksgiving
Send us Fan Mail Join Amy & Cece for a special extra episode on the history of Thanksgiving in the United States! In this special episode of “Check this out!”, hosts Cece and Amy dive into the true history behind Thanksgiving, exploring its origins and significance beyond the common myths. With...
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Georgia O'Keefe (Artists & Musicians from History)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Check This Out, we explore the captivating life and art of Georgia O'Keeffe, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Join Cece and Ellie as they dive into Georgia's journey from a young girl in Wisconsin with a passion for painting to a...
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Leonardo Da Vinci (Artists and Musicians from History)
Send us Fan Mail In this exciting episode, we explore the life and legacy of one of the greatest artists and inventors of all time—Leonardo da Vinci! Through fun clues and questions, we discover how Leonardo was much more than a painter—he was a true Renaissance man, skilled in art, science,...
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Bob Marley (Artists & Musicians from History)
Send us Fan Mail In this exciting episode of the Check this out, join Cece and her mom, Amy, as they embark on a colorful journey to Jamaica to learn all about the legendary Bob Marley! Discover how this reggae superstar was born in a small village, faced challenges because of his mixed race, and...
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Taylor Swift (Artists and Musicians from history)
Send us Fan Mail Join us for this fun and fascinating episode of Check this out! Podcast4kids as we delve into the incredible story of Taylor Swift — the global superstar, record-breaking artist, and inspiration to millions! This week's episode features special guest, Haley, as she helps hosts…
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The Beatles (Artists and Musicians from History)
Send us Fan Mail In this fun and informative episode of "Check this Out," Cece and Amy take listeners on an exciting journey through the story of The Beatles, one of the most famous bands of all time. Kids and their grownups will learn about how the band formed in Liverpool, their early days...
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Pablo Picasso (Artists & Musicians from History)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the fascinating life and legacy of Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of all time. Tune in as hosts Cece and Amy discuss Picasso's early years in Spain, his prodigious talent, and his artistic journey from his Blue and Rose Periods to...
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Aretha Franklin (Artists and musicians from history)
Send us Fan Mail In this fun and inspiring episode of Check This Out! for kids and their grownups, Cece and Amy explore the life of the legendary singer Aretha Franklin, also known as the Queen of Soul. They share how she was born in Memphis but grew up in Detroit, learning to sing and play piano...
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Frida Kahlo (Artists & Musicians from history)
Send us Fan Mail In this exciting episode of Check this Out! podcast for kids and their grownups, Cece and Amy explore the vibrant life and artwork of Frida Kahlo, one of the most iconic artists of all time. Frida Kahlo also happens to be Cece's favorite artist! Discover how Frida’s early life,...
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Mega episode on Ruby Bridges, Mount Everest, Malala Yousafzai, Wangari Maathai, Helen Keller
Send us Fan Mail Join us for a special mega episode to celebrate the 50th episode of Check this out! Cece has chosen 5 of her favorite episodes to help us celebrate this big moment! Tune in to hear about why these are Cece's favorite episodes and catch up on all the cool information about these...
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Eruption of Mount Vesuvius - the destruction of Pompeii (Past Moments from History)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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The California Gold Rush (Past Moments from History)
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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The Lost Colony of Roanoke (Past moments from History Series)
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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The Sinking of the Titanic (Past Moments from History Series)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Christopher Columbus and the voyage of 1492 (Past Moments from history series)
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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The French Revolution of 1789 (Past Moments from History Series)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Apollo 11- The 1969 Moon Landing (Past Moments from History)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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The Fall of the Berlin Wall (Past Moments from History)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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4th of July 1776- American Independence Day (Past Moment From History)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (Past Moments from History)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Juneteenth (Past Moments From History)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Victoria Falls (7 natural wonders of the world)
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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D-Day the Invasion of Normandy (Past Moments from History Series)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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The Great Barrier Reef (7 Natural Wonders of the World Series)
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Aurora Borealis - The Northern Lights (7 Natural Wonders of the World Series)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Paricutin Volcano (7 Natural Wonders of the World Series)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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The Harbor of Rio de Janeiro (7 natural wonders of the world series)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Mount Everest (7 natural wonders of the world series)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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History of The Grand Canyon (7 Natural Wonders of the World Series)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Eva "Evita" Perón (Women Who Changed the World Series)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Suffragist Susan B Anthony (Women Who Changed the World Series)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg aka RBG (Women who changed the world series)
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Scientist and Nobel Prize Winner: Marie Curie
Send us Fan Mail 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...
About this show
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.
Hosted by
Amy Contreras