Welcome to your Family Podcast Club! This is a fun way for families to spend time together, listen to interesting stories, and talk about them. Literacy is more than just reading—it also includes listening and speaking skills. This activity is great for kids of all ages and helps everyone strengthen these important skills while sharing ideas and making connections!

Preparation:

1. Pick a Podcast: Choose a podcast that everyone will enjoy. Make sure it’s something fun and easy to understand. 

• Here are a few possible links to help with your search: 
  • Common Sense Media: Recommendations for families 
  • Common Sense Media Bilingual Podcasts: List of best bilingual and Spanish podcasts for kids 
  • NPR Podcasts: Podcast list for kids and families 

2. Get Comfy: Find a cozy spot where everyone can sit and listen together. 

Listening and Discussion: 

1. Listen Together: Play the podcast and listen as a family. 

2. Pause and Talk: Every few minutes, pause the podcast to discuss what you’ve heard. Use these questions to guide your chat. 

• What’s the podcast about? 
• What did you think was the coolest or most surprising part? 
• Does this remind you of anything? 
• What do you think is going to happen next? 
• Do you have any questions about what we heard? 

3. Everyone Shares: Make sure everyone gets a chance to share their thoughts and ideas. 

4. Adjust for Ages: 

• For younger kids, focus on understanding the story. 
• For older kids, encourage them to think more deeply about the podcast. 

Enjoy your family podcast night!