Since Monday, March 16, 12 million students have been forced to attend classes at home, following the measures taken by President Emmanuel Macron. A reorganization of school days for children, but also for parents who must favor telework as much as possible. To vary the activities with your children, we offer you a list of podcasts to listen to, without moderation.
Our little ones are more and more connected, so in France, more than half of children and adolescents aged 0 to 14 "Have at least one piece of equipment" digital at home, according to a study carried out by Médiamétrie on a panel of 2000 families. The darlings of children remain smartphones, consoles and finally the famous tablet.
To optimize this time spent behind the screen, it is possible to make them listen podcasts. Very playful and well put together, these audios allow your children to learn and better understand the world around them. Also, Listening stimulates concentration, vocabulary learning and the imagination of young children.
Here's a really cool podcast list for your kids:
- " Odyssey " – France Inter
Here is a perfect podcast to wake up the adventurous side that sleeps in your child! This series intended for children from 8 to 12 years old recounts the greatest explorer odyssey of the last centuries: "The adventurous life of Calamity Jane","Martin Luther King's dream","Christopher Columbus' journey"still"The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun ".
- "The curious little ones" – Radio Online
Our children are curious and often ask questions, questions to which, it must be admitted, we do not always have answers. This podcast aims to illuminate all of our lanterns, with the aim of improving the general culture of children aged 7 to 12 (and over). In the program : "Why are people dressed in black at funerals?" , "Why does the stomach sometimes make noise?", "Why is the Apple brand logo a bitten apple?".
- " Hi info "- France info and Astrapi
Always with the aim of answering the questions of toddlers, this podcast is interested, this time, in the news. Too young to understand certain things, it is sometimes difficult to find the right words to explain certain information to them. In this logic, this playful podcast "Prohibited for over 11s" makes the information accessible to your children, using simple words and dissecting the information.
- " A story and … Oli " – France Inter
Getting our kids to bed is often a titanic job. To help you push your little ones into Morphée's arms, this podcast will become your best ally. Intuitive audios for children from 5 to 7 years old, with a credits composed by the group L'Impératrice. Stories that look like philosophical tales are told by renowned authors and authors, such as Nina Bouraoui, Alice Zeniter, Agnès Desarthe and Claude Ponti.
- " The great story "- Apple from Api Bayard
One thing is clear, to read a story to a child, you really have to put your life into it. As all parents know, reading a story to their child when they are tired has no interest and especially your child will feel your lack of enthusiasm. To support you, this podcast offers to read the biggest Apple of Api stories published in its paper magazine, with funny or even touching stories for 3-7 year olds. In summary : "Basil and the magic branches", "Who will lead Santa's sleigh", again "Papa owl, super papa!"
- " Radio Bamboo "- Reporterre
To educate your children about ecology, this podcast has chosen to tackle topics related to the planet. Bamboo, a funny little red panda evokes the secrets of nature as well as initiatives for the future of the ecosystem, all in a podcast for 8-12 year olds, punctuated by a lively little music.
- " Imaginary walk to the Orsay museum " – France Inter
What if art came to you? To give your children the illusion of strolling through the Orsay museum, this podcast has chosen to bring certain paintings to life, using a short fiction based around the work in question. A podcast that will introduce your children to art by stimulating their imagination using sound, voice, music or even the atmosphere of the program.
Podcasts for teens:
- " Take it from seed "
This podcast was created by Margot, a 22-year-old adult, who was obviously tired of hearing adults belittle her little sister's ideas. Margot invites teenagers to express themselves, like Fanny, 12, who talks to us about her balloon accident and the emotions that arose from this trauma for the girl. Or Juliette, who confides in the school harassment she suffered in college. Very touching episodes that allow teens to speak up.
- " 1 day 1 news "- Radio France
To help teens better understand current affairs, this podcast invites young people to ask the questions they want about current affairs. A journalist then answers his questions by detailing and dissecting the news. We have for example: "Why is there war in Syria?", "What is pension reform?" or "Who created the Champs-Élysées?"
- My teenage life – Small apple
This podcast series focuses on the lives of teens through their friendships, their biggest laughs, their tastes or their favorite activities at school. An intimate program which gives the youngest the opportunity to indulge in an open heart, and why not, to meet beautiful people.
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