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 drift…

Recent Episodes

July 22, 2026

Do you know about jets? ✈️🛫🌍🛬 (Encore vroom)

In this encore episode of Sleep Tight Science, we’re learning all about jets! What makes a jet different from other airplanes? How do jet engines work? And why are jets so fast? We’ll learn about the science of thrust, engines, and speed—and finish with some fun facts. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- 📢 Send us your topics at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@sleeptightscience.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , or leave a voice mail on our website: ⁠https://www.sleeptightscience.com⁠. ✨ Want more stories and fewer inte
July 15, 2026

Do you know about mosquitoes? 🦟 ( Buzzy Encore )

In this encore episode, we’ll explore the fascinating world of mosquitoes. You’ll learn what they are, why they buzz in our ears, why only some bite, and how they find us. We’ll also discover what happens after a bite, how mosquitoes grow up, and even a few surprising ways they help nature stay in balance. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- 📢 Send us your topics at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@sleeptightscience.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , or leave a voice mail on our website: https://www.sleeptightscience.com.
July 8, 2026

Listener Questions: Stars, the Universe, and Deep Time ✨ ⭐

A wonder-first, bedtime-friendly introduction to stellar science for kids ages 5–11.
July 1, 2026

Listener Questions: Plants, Seeds, and the First Green Thing 🌱🍃

A bedtime podcast all about the questions that kids wonder about 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