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. 11, 2026
How Is Beach Sand Made? 🏖️
This episode’s questions are all about sand, which we have to admit is making us wish for summer again, because where we live there might be many wonderful beaches, but its getting a bit too cold to visit them. Have a question of your own? We'd love for you to send it to us. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more science and fewer interruptions? 👉 Join Sleep Tight Friends (Sleep Tight Premium) No ads on any of our 18 shows, an extra story every week, and more than 1,800 episode
Oct. 28, 2026
Vampire Bats: Why Would a Bat Share Its Dinner? 🦇
A not so spooky science episode for Halloween
Oct. 23, 2026
Fun Facts: Creepy, Crawly, and a Little Bit Gross! 🧟🪳| Encore spooky fun facts
An episode with some disgusting facts, just in time for Halloween.
Oct. 22, 2026
Some Stories Are Too Big for One Night 📚
These are longer stories told one chapter at a time, in order, so you can follow along from the first night to the last. I introduce each chapter, and Clark’s music plays underneath my voice to keep you company. Here’s what’s on the shelf so far: Anne of Green GablesThe Secret GardenThe Boxcar ChildrenThe Bobbsey TwinsBunny Brown and His Sister SueThe Curlytops on Star IslandSix Little Bunkers at Grandma Bell’sThe Tale of Grandfather MoleThe Story of a Woolly DogThe Story of a Candy RabbitThe