Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Early settlers and ranchers believed the “horny toad” or horned lizard, had special powers, not because it was spooky, but because it did things no one could explain. It looks prehistoric, survives extreme Texas heat, and has one of the strangest defense tricks in the animal kingdom. But how did the Texas horned lizard, often called the “horny toad,” become the official state reptile of Texas? In this episode of Texas History f...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we’re exploring how black-eyed peas traveled across continents, survived hard times, and ended up as one of the most famous New Year’s traditions in Texas and the South. Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE! Email michelle@txhistory4kids.com Podcast Listening Re...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Was The Yellow Rose of Texas song written about a real person… or is it a legend that bloomed later? In this episode, we follow the trail of a famous song, a mysterious woman named Emily, and the Battle of San Jacinto. You’ll learn where the song really came from, why Texans embraced it, and how folklore, music, and history sometimes twist together. Podcast Listening Response Packet Yellow Rose of Texas Song Lyrics Suppor...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Join us as we uncover the bold events surrounding the Siege of Béxar and the moment that changed the course of the Texas Revolution. References https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/bexar-siege-of Music/Sounds by Pixabay Starting Jingle Sound Effect by Shiden Beats Music from Pixabay- Jingle Slide Guitar Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join ...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Why did Texas choose the little blue wildflower that pops up every spring as its official state flower? Join us as we uncover the “flower drama” of 1901, explore how bluebonnets turn Texas into oceans of color, and bust the myth about whether it’s illegal to pick them. From legends to science to Texas road trips, this episode reveals why the bluebonnet became a true Lone Star icon. Bluebonnet Song Lyrics The Legend of the Blueb...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. What can copy a car alarm, a barking dog, a squeaky gate, and maybe even Zoe? The Northern Mockingbird — Texas’ official state bird! In this episode, we explore why this talented (and slightly mischievous) bird was chosen to represent the Lone Star State. Resources - My Entire store is 15% off on Dec 1 and 2, 2025! References https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/symbols https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/mockb...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Discover how a tiny pecan became a huge Texas symbol. We explore Native American history, Governor James Hogg’s surprising final wish, and the rise of pecan pie as the State Pie of Texas. Thanksgiving Read Aloud Freebie Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE! ...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today marks our 100th episode of Texas History for Kids! 🎉 Join us as we uncover a shiny silver clue—a 1936 Texas Centennial Half Dollar—and follow its trail back through time. Step into 1836, when Texians at Washington-on-the-Brazos declared independence from Mexico. March through the battles of the Texas Revolution, then fast-forward a century to 1936, when Texans celebrated their first hundred years with a world-fair-sized p...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Discover the origins of Día de los Muertos through Aztec legend, the goddess Mictecacihuatl, and the colorful creations of Mexican artist, Pedro Linares. Learn how ancient spirit animals inspired modern Alebrijes and how this Mexican tradition celebrates life, art, and remembrance. RESOURCES References https://mayancopal.com/blogs/news/alebrije-a-brief-history https://makpalli.com.mx/en/blog/alebrijes-history-and-meaning...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. We’re heading to the city’s South Side, near Shane Road. Locals call it the Haunted Ghost Tracks. It’s a place where legend says the spirits of children still linger… protecting strangers from danger. RESOURCES References https://ghostcitytours.com/san-antonio/haunted-places/haunted-railroad-tracks/ https://www.legendsofamerica.com/tx-ghostlychildren/ https://rivercityghosts.com/ghost-tracks/ Music/Sounds by Pixabay Starting Jingle S...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. From San Antonio’s mysterious Chinese Graveyard to the heartbreaking legend of Baby Head Cemetery and the chilling tale of Elize Alberti in Galveston’s Old City Cemetery, this episode explores Texas’s most haunted resting places. Each grave holds a story — of forgotten workers, lost children, and love turned to despair. Join Michelle and Zoe as they uncover the history, mystery, and legends behind Texas’s most haunted burial grounds...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. During the Texas Revolution, Irish empresario, John McMullen, joined the General Council, serving as a translator and even as temporary president early in Texas 1836 after Governor Henry Smith’s impeachment. After Texas won independence, McMullen moved to San Antonio, serving as an alderman from 1840 to 1844. He built a grand stone house on Alamo Street, nestled along what is now the San Antonio River. Life seemed peaceful, unt...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. I hope you’re ready for the next 4 episodes, they’re guaranteed to put a little scare in ya! This is the first episode of the Scary Stories Series- Texas History for Kids style and today we're talking about some of Texas' scariest and most haunted insane asylums. Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun ...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today’s object is a massive Texas Longhorn skull. Its pale bone gleams under the lights, the horns stretching wide—a spectacular sight to behold. Today our artifact tells a story of an animal that faced importation, near extinction and a revival of a species, making it one of Texas’ official state symbols. Resources References https://thc.texas.gov/state-historic-sites/official-state-texas-longhorn-herd/state-texas-longhorn-her...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Women were told the Chisholm Trail was no place for them. Society’s rules declared a “proper lady” should remain at home—managing the household, raising children, and waiting for her husband’s return. And wearing split skirts or breeches, and sleeping beneath the stars among men? These were considered scandalous. Dangerous and Unthinkable. But some women didn’t listen. We'll share a few of their stories. Resources Refere...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In today's episode, we celebrate the rich history of Hispanic Heritage Month by looking at 3 traditional artifacts of this culture. Resources Music By: Music by Francesco Biondi from Pixabay Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE!

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In the early years of time, Texas was home to millions of buffalo and our early ancestors had to adapt to ways of hunting such large animals. So… they chased a herd of bison to a steep cliff where they fell to their deaths. This cliff is named the Bonfire Shelter. Resources References Music/Sounds by Pixabay Starting Jingle Sound Effect by Shiden Beats Music from Pixabay- Jingle Slide Guitar Support the show 🎉 Y’a...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Recently, archaeologists uncovered some surprising finds beneath the Alamo’s courtyards. https://www.thealamo.org/ Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE!

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Texas in the early 1900s was full of bustling cities, dusty rural towns, and one very big problem: half the population couldn’t vote. That half was women. Resources Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE!

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Did you know there's a town in Texas built on top of a mountain of salt? Welcome to Grand Saline, a small town with a big secret underneath the ground—a giant salt dome that’s deeper than Mount Everest is tall! RESOURCE References https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/grand-saline-tx https://www.visitcantontx.com/attractions/the-salt-palace Music/Sounds by Pixabay Starting Jingle Sound Effect by Shiden Beats Music from Pixaba...