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Carpool Classroom

Ryann Nelson

Kids & Family

Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 40

Carpool Classroom is the screen-free learning podcast for kids in grades K-5! Each short episode turns car time into brain time with fun stories and interactive lessons. Aligned to Common Core standards in math, reading and writing, it’s perfect for parents who want educational adventures on the go. Buckle up and learn with Carpool Classroom!

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Apple Podcasts

🇬🇧 Great Britain - Education for Kids
06/04/2026
#98
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Education for Kids
05/04/2026
#96
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Education for Kids
04/04/2026
#78
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Education for Kids
03/04/2026
#62
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Education for Kids
02/04/2026
#40

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World News This Week January 17-23 2026

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 • Duration 04:19

• World News This Week

January 17-23

What's happening in the world - and how can kids understand it?

In this episode of World News This Week, kids ages 5-10 explore three real news stories, explained clearly and thoughtfully:

• / Why the Northern Lights were seen in Ireland - and the science behind this beautiful sky event

• How communities across the U.S. honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day through service and kindness

• How families around the world celebrate Vietnamese New Year and welcome a fresh start

This episode builds science knowledge, historical understanding, and global awareness — without fear or persuasion.

Perfect for car rides, family listening, and curious kids who want to understand the world they live in.

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World News This Week Jan 10-16 2026

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 • Duration 05:16

Episode: January 10-16, 2026

What's happening in the world right now — and how can kids understand it?

In this episode of World News This Week, we explore three real news stories from around the globe, explained clearly and calmly for kids ages 5-9.

This week, listeners will learn:

• Why Jupiter appeared brighter and closer in the night sky during a special moment called opposition

• IN How scientists and communities in Indonesia respond to heavy rain, flooding, and natural events

• * What the BLR Habba Festival is and how people in India celebrate art, music, and community This episode builds science knowledge, global awareness, and curiosity — without fear or persuasion.

Perfect for car rides, family listening, and helping kids understand the world they live in.

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World News This Week January 3, 2026-January 9, 2026

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • Duration 06:59

This week on World News This Week, we explore how scientists study our world — past, present, and planet.

In this episode, kids will learn:

• What archaeologists do and how they carefully uncover clues from the past

• Why January 8 is Earth's Rotation Day and how Earth's movement creates day and night

• How meteorologists track severe winter weather and help communities prepare

This calm, factual episode helps kids connect current events to science, history, and real life — without fear or persuasion.

Because kids don't just live in the world.

They deserve to understand it.

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World News This Week December 26, 2025-January 2, 2026

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • Duration 05:45

Welcome to the very first episode of World News This Week, a new weekly series from Carpool Classroom designed especially for kids ages 5-9.

Each week, we explore real news from the real world - not to scare kids or persuade them, but to help them understand what's happening around them with clarity, calm, and curiosity.

In this episode, kids will learn:

• How money works differently around the world and why Bulgaria changed its currency

• What the World Health Organization is and how countries work together to protect people's health

• What scientists are learning by watching the moon and meteor showers in the night sky

This episode builds background knowledge, encourages critical thinking, and reminds kids that the world is always changing — and always worth understanding.

Perfect for car rides, quiet listening, and family conversations.

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The Digestive System

Monday, November 3, 2025 • Duration 05:10

Follow the journey of a bite of pizza from start to finish!

Why Do We Fart?

Monday, November 3, 2025 • Duration 04:41

- Why Do We Fart?

Let's be honest... everyone does it! But have you ever wondered why? In this hilarious (and surprisingly scientific!) episode of Carpool Classroom, Mrs. Nelson dives into the science behind farts — what they are, how they happen, and what they tell us about our amazing digestive systems.

Kids will learn:

• Why our bodies make gas

• What foods cause more farts (and why that's actually a good thing!)

• How to use context clues to understand new science words

• Why asking questions — even funny ones - helps us become better readers and thinkers

Get ready to laugh, learn, and say "Excuse me!" with confidence. Because talking about how our bodies work? That's smart science!

Carpool Classroom — real learning, real fun, for curious kids on the go!

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The Halloween Hullabaloo!

Friday, October 24, 2025 • Duration 06:23

Buckle up—it's time for a spooky-fun ride in the Carpool Classroom!

In this episode, we'll explore the history behind Halloween, discover the most popular costumes of all time (and the top picks for 2025!), learn about record-breaking pumpkins, and uncover the sweetest candy facts around. It's a perfect mix of fun facts, fascinating history, and reading comprehension practice all wrapped up in one engaging episode for curious kids!

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Life on the Ocean Floor-The Deep, Dark Home Below

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • Duration 05:51

Dive deep with Mrs. Nelson in this final episode of the Pacific Northwest Ocean Life series! Explore the mysterious world of the ocean floor-where crabs scuttle, sea stars glide, and octopuses hide in rocky crevices. Kids will learn who lives at the bottom of the sea, how they survive in the dark, and why these animals are so important to keeping the ocean healthy.

Along the way, Mrs. Nelson models key second-grade reading strategies-like using context clues, finding cause and effect, and summarizing what we've learned —to help listeners become stronger nonfiction readers.

It's a fascinating underwater adventure that wraps up the whole series with wonder, discovery, and a reminder that everyone can help protect our ocean home. 💙

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Seals and Sea Lions-Spot the Difference!

Monday, October 20, 2025 • Duration 05:23

In this episode of Carpool Classroom, Mrs. Nelson heads to the rocky shores of the Pacific Northwest to help listeners finally tell the difference between seals and sea lions!

We'll learn what makes these marine mammals similar, what makes them unique, and practice one of the most important second-grade reading strategies comparing and contrasting. Through vivid storytelling, you'll discover why seals wiggle on their bellies, how sea lions walk on their flippers, and which one loves to bark the loudest!

Perfect for curious kids (and parents!) who want to learn while they listen—no screens required.

Carpool Classroom turns every car ride into a learning adventure.

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Meet the Orcas of the Pacific Northwest

Sunday, October 19, 2025 • Duration 05:41

Dive beneath the surface with Mrs. Nelson to meet the incredible orcas of the Pacific Northwest! In this episode, listeners will explore the family bonds of the J-Pod, discover how orcas communicate, and learn why these black-and-white beauties are a keystone species in their ocean ecosystem.

Along the way, kids will practice key second-grade reading strategies - like finding the main idea, using context clues, and making connections — all while being swept up in a story of science, sound, and sea life.

Perfect for curious minds (and short car rides), this episode brings the wonder of marine biology and literacy together in one unforgettable ocean adventure.

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