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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.
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Send us a text 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 Aires, where she helped pave the way for her significant political impact. Listeners learn about her key role as a political figure alongside her husband, President Juan Perón, and how she championed women...
Send us a text 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 ratification of the 19th amendment. Throughout the episode, Cece asks thoughtful questions about voting, equality, and justice, making it a perfect opportunity for young listeners to engage an...
Send us a text 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 at Columbia Law School and the second woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. With a deep commitment to women's rights and civil liberties, Ginsburg co-founded the Women's Rights Project at the ACLU, ...
Send us a text 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 discussions about Curie's life, her groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity, and her lasting impact on science and medicine. The episode begins by introducing Avie, who shares her aspira...
Send us a text 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 Sacagawea, including her significance in American history and her role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Amy kicks off the episode by discussing the historical context of the Louisiana Purchase—a pivotal event during Thomas Jefferson’s presid...
Send us a text Woman Who Changed the World: Malala Yousafzai In 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 advocating for girls' education. Listeners will learn about Malala's remarkable journey, starting from her childhood in Mingora, Pakistan, where her father’s support for education nurtured her love for learning. At just 10 years old, her life took...
Send us a text 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 knowledge from Part 1 about Anne’s life and the circumstances surrounding her famous diary. You'll hear from special guests Andrea and Mika, who share their family connections to Holocaust survivors and offer personal insights into Anne's power...
Send us a text Join Amy and Cece in this powerful episode of Check This Out! As part of their ongoing series on inspiring women, they delve into the remarkable life of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl who made a lasting impact through her diary written during World War II. Discover the incredible stories of women like Rosa Parks, Bessie Coleman, Ruby Bridges, and Wangari Maathai, setting the stage for Anne's legacy amidst the backdrop of the Holocaust and global conflict. Through e...
Send us a text In this episode of "Check This Out!" hosts by Amy Contreras and Cece focus on remarkable women who have made significant contributions to the world. This episode spotlights Wangari Maathai, a trailblazer in environmental conservation and women's empowerment. Listeners will learn about Maathai's groundbreaking achievements, including being the first woman in East and Central Africa to earn a doctorate, founding the Green Belt Movement, and planting over 51 million trees in Kenya...
Send us a text Listen in for another episode in the series, "Women Who Changed the World," celebrating women and focusing on Black women during Black History Month. In this episode, hosts Amy and Cece introduce us to the inspiring story of Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to integrate an all-white school in the South at just six years old. Listeners will learn about Ruby’s early life in Mississippi, her family's journey to New Orleans and the landmark Supreme Court case, Brown v...
Send us a text Join us for the final episode in a special series featuring the first 7 presidents of the US leading up to Presidents Day. In this mini-episode, hosts Amy and Cece dive into the life and legacy of Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the United States. Explore the fascinating early life of Jackson, from his humble beginnings to his military exploits in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. We’ll talk about his time in office, key policies, and the controversial India...
Send us a text In this mini-episode of the "Check This Out!" podcast, hosts Amy and Cece delve into the life and presidency of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States. They explore his unique background as the son of former President John Adams. Adams had a lengthy and impactful political career. His impressive roles included U.S. minister to Russia, Secretary of State, and serving on congress for almost 17 years. Listeners will discover fascinating details about Ad...
Send us a text In this mini-episode of Check This Out!, hosts Amy and Cece dive into the life and legacy of James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States. Listeners learn that Monroe was born in Virginia, and began his public service in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He is one of only three U.S. Presidents who fought in the war, alongside Washington and Jackson. After the war, he transitioned into politics, serving in various roles. Monroe's presidency fro...
Send us a text In this mini-episode of "Check This Out!" hosts Amy Contreras and Cece explore the life and legacy of James Madison, the 4th President of the United States, in honor of President’s Day. The episode begins with an introduction to Madison as a Founding Father, and his contributions to the formation of the United States alongside notable figures such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Listeners learn about Madison’s early life, including his education at Princeton and his ...
Send us a text In this exciting mini-episode of "Check This Out!," hosts Amy and Cece are joined by special guest Bonnie to explore the life and legacy of the 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. The episode delves into Jefferson's presidential tenure from 1801 to 1809, discussing his efforts to reduce national debt, his opposition to the Federalists, and his remarkable achievement in doubling the size of the nation through the Louisiana Purchase. Listeners will learn fun fac...
Send us a text In the second episode of the Presidents Day mini episodes, hosts Amy, Cece, and special guest Bonnie dive into the life and presidency of John Adams. You'll hear of the love story between John and Abigail Adams, highlighted by their remarkable exchange of over 1,100 letters during their 54-year marriage. The episode also covers Adams' political journey, including his role as Vice President under George Washington, the challenges of leading a new nation amids...
Send us a text Join hosts Amy Contreras and Cece, along with special guest Bonnie, in the first of 7 mini-episodes focusing on the first 7 presidents of the United States. This mini-episode starts by exploring the life and legacy of George Washington, the first president of the United States. This is a continuation of Episode 10, which provides a deeper look into Washington's history before the presidency. Accompanied by special guest Bonnie, our hosts dive into Washington’s mo...
Send us a text Listen to this 2 minute intro to understand more about the 7 president mini episodes to celebrate Presidents Day on 02/17! This is the perfect podcast for kids to learn more about presidents and history! #kidspodcast #presidents #presidentsday #georgewashington #johnadams #thomasjefferson #jamesmadison #jamesmonroe #johnquincyadams #andrewjackson
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of "Check This Out!", hosts Amy and Cece celebrate the remarkable life of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. As part of the "Women Who Changed the World" series along with Black History Month, they explore Bessie's extraordinary journey from her humble beginnings in Texas to becoming a trailblazing aviator in the 1920s. Listeners will learn about her struggles against racial and gender barriers, her ...
Send us a text Check this out! Podcast4kids is coming at you with a new series on Women Who Changed the World. Over the next few weeks we will highlight 10 incredible women who made lasting impacts on the world around them. This series of 10 Women Who Changed the World is also designed to honor Black History Month and Women's History month! In this first episode of the series we dive into the inspiring life of Rosa Parks. Join hosts Amy Contreras & Cece as they explo...
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