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

Aug. 27, 2025

🎉 Season Finale: from 3D Printing to Stardust 🖨️⭐🌌

In this episode we're going to try our best to summarize 48 episodes of science discoveries—from 3D printers and ancient stardust, to why your body makes gas and Mars has a butterscotch sky. We'll revisit amazing body systems...
Aug. 20, 2025

Do you know about Stink Bugs? 👃 (Plug your nose encore)

While we take a short break this week, we’re bringing back one of our favourite Sleep Tight Science episodes all about Stink Bugs. Plus, we will share some fun facts about them and answer listener questions. Sleep Tight!, She...
Aug. 13, 2025

Do you know about our solar system? ☄️ (Bernice learns science)

While we take a short break this week, we’re bringing back one of our favourite Sleep Tight Science episodes all about the solar system—featuring Papa Bear telling Bernice about planets and moons, while they have some super y...
Aug. 6, 2025

Do you know about Polar Bears? 🐻‍❄️❄️🧊

In this episode, we travel to the Arctic to learn all about polar bears! Discover how their giant paws, thick fur, and clever hunting skills help them survive freezing temperatures. We explore their life cycle, behaviours, an...
July 30, 2025

Listener questions: Fuzzy Berries, Green Grass, Wiggly Weeds & Crooked Trees 🌱 🍃 🍎 🌿

Perfect for bedtime or anytime curious minds want to explore nature’s hidden science.

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