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

Jan. 21, 2026

The Science of You: Nightmares & Sleep Cycles 😴

A bedtime show for kids all about good and bad dreams
Jan. 21, 2026

Fun Facts: Snow, Shadows, Seeds & Space! ❄️🌍🚀

An educational bedtime show for kids and their families.
Jan. 14, 2026

The Science of You: How We Hear Sound 👂🏻

A bedtime science show for kids all about how we hear sound.
Jan. 7, 2026

The Science of You: Why We Bleed 🩹

What happens when you get a cut, and how does your body stop it?
Dec. 31, 2025

How Things Work: Time Zones ⌛✈️

A bedtime science show for kids about time zones.

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