Best Podcasts for Homeschooling in 2025 (+ How to Make Your Own)
Podcasts are one of the most powerful tools in a homeschooler's toolkit.
They’re flexible, screen-free, and perfect for turning car rides, snack time, or quiet afternoons into learning moments. In 2025, the best homeschoolers aren’t just playing educational podcasts—they’re making their own.
Whether you're following a classical model, unit studies, or a child-led approach, here are the best podcasts for homeschooling—plus how to make personalized podcasts that speak directly to your kids and your curriculum.
🎧 Top Podcasts for Homeschooling Families
1. Brains On!
A science podcast for curious kids, hosted by real scientists and co-hosted by kids. It’s informative, fun, and perfect for sparking STEM discussions.
Best for: Ages 6–12
Subjects: Science, curiosity, critical thinking
2. Circle Round
Folktales from around the world, adapted into sound-rich audio plays that teach morals and cultural literacy.
Best for: Ages 5–10
Subjects: Storytelling, social studies, empathy
3. Classical Stuff You Should Know
A podcast made for older kids and parents exploring classical education ideas, literature, and philosophy.
Best for: Middle and high school
Subjects: Literature, classical education, logic
4. Little Stories for Tiny People
Beautiful, gentle stories for younger learners that spark imagination and emotional development.
Best for: Ages 3–8
Subjects: Storytime, SEL, creativity
5. Wow in the World
Hosted by Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas, this podcast takes kids on wild journeys through science and discovery.
Best for: Ages 5–10
Subjects: STEM, innovation, curiosity
🧠 Want to Make a Podcast Just for Your Homeschool?
Imagine this:
- Your kids are the main characters
- The story mentions what you studied this week
- The voice is warm, fun, and educational—like having a co-teacher
With Jellypod, you can make personalized educational podcasts that align with your homeschool rhythm. It’s as easy as entering a few details about your kids and your lesson, and Jellypod handles the scripting, narration, and production.
✨ Homeschool Use Cases:
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Morning Meeting Kickoff
Start each day with a short, personalized audio episode to set the tone. -
Unit Study Recaps
Summarize the week’s lessons with characters that your kids love—like talking animals or time-traveling explorers. -
Bible Story Reinforcements
Create your own weekly devotional episodes or memory verse companions. -
History or Science Reenactments
Let your child experience history as if they were there, guided by a fictional narrator who knows what happened. -
Character Education
Reinforce values like honesty, perseverance, and kindness through fun, fictional parables that use your child’s name.
Here are three real examples made with Jellypod by homeschooling families:
Curious Sparks – A personalized weekly podcast for two siblings
Magic with Sage and Thistle – A whimsical, values-focused story series
Literature in Your Ears – A series turning literature into engaging mini-episodes
👨👧 Real Example: A Homeschool Dad Making Audio Lessons with Jellypod
Meet Brandon, a busy dad who wanted to connect with his kids through stories that taught and delighted. With Jellypod, he created Curious Sparks—a weekly podcast that includes his kids’ names, inside jokes, real-life updates, and curriculum tie-ins.
Watch his story here:
Homeschooling is personal.
Your podcast should be too.
With Jellypod, you can bring your lessons to life—in your own voice, your own style, and your kids’ own world.
👉 Start your homeschool podcast now →