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Texas History for Kids is a podcast where young listeners explore the stories they didn’t hear about in school—from legendary battles and forgotten monuments to the strange, enchanted, and unexplained corners of the Lone Star State. New episodes air every Monday.
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Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In this episode of Texas History for Kids, Michelle and Zoe uncover the mystery of the Texas State Capitol — how it was built, why it’s pink, and what actually happens inside those historic walls. Sources: Texas State Preservation Board – Texas State Capitol Kids.Kiddle.co – Texas State Capitol Texas Legislature Online https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/tours/tours.html Texas State Historical Association Cover Image by Ki...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s a celebration around the world that recognizes women who work in STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math. Today we're talking about two women who worked with NASA and were not necessarily astronauts. References chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hughes-fulford_millie_0.pdf?emrc=61295b https...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today we’re talking about one woman who stood up for her rights,refused to back down and made her voice heard, her name was Susan B Anthony. Before we get to how Susan B Anthony shocked the nation by voting, we need to understand who she really was. Podcast Response and Slides, Listening Activity References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_B._Anthony https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/susan-b-an...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we explore the 15th Amendment and the long fight to protect voting rights in Texas. You’ll learn why Black History Month is celebrated in February, the role of historian Carter G. Woodson, and the voices that helped push the nation toward change. Black History: Contributions to Texas Resource Bundle https://www.history.com/articles/abraham-lincoln-frederick-douglass-relation https://...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Walk in the footsteps of Texas’s official state dinosaur! In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we head to Dinosaur Valley State Park to uncover the mystery of Paluxysaurus jonesi—how it was discovered, how Texas chose its state dinosaur, and what ancient footprints reveal about life during the Cretaceous Period. Packed with facts, adventure, and real Texas science, this episode is perfect for curious listeners in grades 4–7.&nb...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we explore the mystery of Jean Lafitte, a pirate who ran smuggling and privateering operations across the Gulf of Mexico, negotiated with powerful governments, and even helped the United States win the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. But Lafitte insisted he wasn’t a pirate. He claimed to be a privateer, someone who believed he had permission to control trade and attack enemy sh...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Early settlers and ranchers believed the “horny toad” or horned lizard, had special powers, not because it was spooky, but because it did things no one could explain. It looks prehistoric, survives extreme Texas heat, and has one of the strangest defense tricks in the animal kingdom. But how did the Texas horned lizard, often called the “horny toad,” become the official state reptile of Texas? In this episode of Texas History f...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we’re exploring how black-eyed peas traveled across continents, survived hard times, and ended up as one of the most famous New Year’s traditions in Texas and the South. Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE! Email michelle@txhistory4kids.com Podcast Listening Re...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Was The Yellow Rose of Texas song written about a real person… or is it a legend that bloomed later? In this episode, we follow the trail of a famous song, a mysterious woman named Emily, and the Battle of San Jacinto. You’ll learn where the song really came from, why Texans embraced it, and how folklore, music, and history sometimes twist together. Podcast Listening Response Packet Yellow Rose of Texas Song Lyrics Suppor...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Join us as we uncover the bold events surrounding the Siege of Béxar and the moment that changed the course of the Texas Revolution. References https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/bexar-siege-of Music/Sounds by Pixabay Starting Jingle Sound Effect by Shiden Beats Music from Pixabay- Jingle Slide Guitar Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, joi...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Why did Texas choose the little blue wildflower that pops up every spring as its official state flower? Join us as we uncover the “flower drama” of 1901, explore how bluebonnets turn Texas into oceans of color, and bust the myth about whether it’s illegal to pick them. From legends to science to Texas road trips, this episode reveals why the bluebonnet became a true Lone Star icon. Bluebonnet Song Lyrics The Legend of the Blueb...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. What can copy a car alarm, a barking dog, a squeaky gate, and maybe even Zoe? The Northern Mockingbird — Texas’ official state bird! In this episode, we explore why this talented (and slightly mischievous) bird was chosen to represent the Lone Star State. Resources - My Entire store is 15% off on Dec 1 and 2, 2025! References https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/symbols https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/mockb...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Discover how a tiny pecan became a huge Texas symbol. We explore Native American history, Governor James Hogg’s surprising final wish, and the rise of pecan pie as the State Pie of Texas. Thanksgiving Read Aloud Freebie Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE! Ema...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today marks our 100th episode of Texas History for Kids! 🎉 Join us as we uncover a shiny silver clue—a 1936 Texas Centennial Half Dollar—and follow its trail back through time. Step into 1836, when Texians at Washington-on-the-Brazos declared independence from Mexico. March through the battles of the Texas Revolution, then fast-forward a century to 1936, when Texans celebrated their first hundred years with a world-fair-sized p...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Discover the origins of Día de los Muertos through Aztec legend, the goddess Mictecacihuatl, and the colorful creations of Mexican artist, Pedro Linares. Learn how ancient spirit animals inspired modern Alebrijes and how this Mexican tradition celebrates life, art, and remembrance. RESOURCES References https://mayancopal.com/blogs/news/alebrije-a-brief-history https://makpalli.com.mx/en/blog/alebrijes-history-and-meaning...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. We’re heading to the city’s South Side, near Shane Road. Locals call it the Haunted Ghost Tracks. It’s a place where legend says the spirits of children still linger… protecting strangers from danger. RESOURCES References https://ghostcitytours.com/san-antonio/haunted-places/haunted-railroad-tracks/ https://www.legendsofamerica.com/tx-ghostlychildren/ https://rivercityghosts.com/ghost-tracks/ Music/Sounds by Pixabay Starting Jingle S...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. From San Antonio’s mysterious Chinese Graveyard to the heartbreaking legend of Baby Head Cemetery and the chilling tale of Elize Alberti in Galveston’s Old City Cemetery, this episode explores Texas’s most haunted resting places. Each grave holds a story — of forgotten workers, lost children, and love turned to despair. Join Michelle and Zoe as they uncover the history, mystery, and legends behind Texas’s most haunted burial grounds...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. During the Texas Revolution, Irish empresario, John McMullen, joined the General Council, serving as a translator and even as temporary president early in Texas 1836 after Governor Henry Smith’s impeachment. After Texas won independence, McMullen moved to San Antonio, serving as an alderman from 1840 to 1844. He built a grand stone house on Alamo Street, nestled along what is now the San Antonio River. Life seemed peaceful, unt...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. I hope you’re ready for the next 4 episodes, they’re guaranteed to put a little scare in ya! This is the first episode of the Scary Stories Series- Texas History for Kids style and today we're talking about some of Texas' scariest and most haunted insane asylums. RESOURCESSupport the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized ...
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today’s object is a massive Texas Longhorn skull. Its pale bone gleams under the lights, the horns stretching wide—a spectacular sight to behold. Today our artifact tells a story of an animal that faced importation, near extinction and a revival of a species, making it one of Texas’ official state symbols. Resources References https://thc.texas.gov/state-historic-sites/official-state-texas-longhorn-herd/state-texas-longhorn-her...
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on the whole it was perfect, but I wish It had transcript.