Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Show For Kids

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Show For Kids

Sleep Tight Science is an engaging bedtime show that makes science accessible and enjoyable for the whole family. Snuggle in and drift off to sleep while learning about science topics submitted by listeners! Designed for curious young minds (but simple enough for grown-ups to understand), Sleep Tight Science uses big words to answer big questions that kids wonder about, like why do we feel icky sometimes and how do our legs help us move? Learn something new about the natural world while drifting off to dreamland.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 5, 2025

How things work: Submarines 🌊⚓🫧

In this bedtime science episode we learn about the submarine.
Oct. 29, 2025

Animal Superpowers: Barn Owls 🦉🌙

In this episode we will learn about the barn owl, a pale, ghostly hunter with two superpowers working in perfect harmony. We'll discover their asymmetrical ears that create a three-dimensional sound map, letting them pinpoint...
Oct. 22, 2025

Animal Superpowers: Electric Eels ⚡🐟

In this bedtime show, electric eels show us nature's most electrifying superpower.
Oct. 15, 2025

Animal Super Powers: Axolotls 🦎✨

Perfect for bedtime, this episode balances fascinating regeneration science with the calm, wonder-filled storytelling that helps young minds drift peacefully to sleep.
Oct. 8, 2025

Animal Super Powers: Giant Pandas 🐼

A bedtime science episode for kids all about giant pandas!

Reviews

Helps me fall asleep

"Awesome podcast make more episodes pls!,,"

scienece guy | July 17, 2024

Informative and enjoyable

"We love to listen to this every night with our son. We all learn so much and really enjoy talking to him about the topics."

Tamitha17 | Feb. 29, 2024

Best nightly podcast for young kids

"We love sleep tight science! My five and six year olds have been nightly listeners for a year now. We used to struggle with bed time routines and they would wiggle around for hours, not getting the r…"

woodrowwillson18 | Feb. 22, 2024

Great for 4 to 6 year olds

"My kids love this show and have been listening since they were 4. Thanks for such a wonderful night time podcast we have learned a lot."

Ahop2 | Feb. 19, 2024