Episodes
Noodle Loaf brings fun music games for kids about weird picnics, forts and more. This episode contains rhythm activities, drawing games, singalong songs and might even improve your rap skills. Be sure to check out the link to find activities inspired by the show to get your imagination soaring.
Published 03/09/21
Mr. Eric gets a little help from Alabaster, Abacus, and Cleocatra as he runs you through a story activity. This is a great activity to try with friends and even grownups!
Lessons include: Learn how to start your own make believe scenes from a simple suggestion; you’ll have more fun imagining
What If World is made by Eric O’Keeffe with help from Karen O'Keeffe. Our theme song is by Craig Martinson and our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe. Additional songs and sound effects from audioblocks.com.
Published 03/02/21
This week's episode features a tale from the podcast Stories for Wonderful Children about a boy named Akuro. He longs for friends, but struggles with shyness. When he learns of the Japanese legend of 1,000 origami cranes, he believes that he has found a way to fulfill that wish.
Once you've finished listening, if you'd like to fold your own origami, instructional videos can be found on the Stories for Wonderful Children YouTube channel
Published 02/23/21
Edgar the Egret needs a vacation! He decides to fly to a tropical Caribbean Island. The only problem is, Edgar can't speak the Spanish language. Perhaps a bilingual mockingbird can help him make friends with a local Caballo. Special guests Evan & Vanessa Blum from the Eat your Spanish podcast.
Published 02/17/21
In this episode, we learn about maps for Cole of Toronto, Canada. Why do we need maps? Why is making a map of earth so difficult? What is the most expensive map in the world and why is it so expensive?
After listening to this episode, try to create your own map of your neighborhood using some of the things you learned in the podcast.
Published 02/09/21
This episode of The Good Words Podcast talks about the word,
"corporeal," and explores the question, "What does it mean to have a
'good' body?" Includes segments, "Ads that Subtract" and, "Embrace
Vulnerability," a story from contributor Pam Mungroo, and an original
song, "Good Body."
The activities that related to this episode are divided into three
areas: corporeal shapes, corporeal pride, and corporeal movement!
Published 02/02/21
In this episode, we talk about the importance of Warrior Kids exercising their voices and about issues important to them.
After you listen, Warrior Kids get to work on a written or artistic blog to share something they care about.
Published 01/28/21
What's the strangest food you've ever eaten? I bet these gourmet guests have got you beat. Meet Create A Cook's Lilah and James and Time For Lunch's Harry Rosenblum and his daughter Moxie. Two of our favorite segments are back - play Musician or Food & Trippin' Errol in this fun packed episode.
Don't forget we have an activity version of the Trippin' Errol, Nerd Out and Bizarre ASMR segments, so print out the pdf and play along.
Published 01/19/21
In this episode, we hear a story from the Purple Rocket Podcast - Lilly and the Bye Bye Bad Glove. Lilly, a girl who's sick of dealing with all the challenges in her day. But when she finds a magical glove that allows her to snap past all the hard stuff, she learns why it's important to work through life's obstacles.
After you listen, say bye-bye to the year 2020 by making your very own Bye-Bye Glove! Your Bye Bye Glove will help you look forward to the future.
Published 01/12/21
Would you like to be a legend? To have people tell stories about you long after you’re gone? Would you like to be “Maniac Magee” by Jerry Spinelli? This Newbery Award-winning classic is our Book Club for Kids pick this week. Our readers are from Anne Beers Elementary School in Washington, D.C. and John Michael Higgins (“Pitch Perfect” and “A Mighty Wind”) is our celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host.
Published 01/05/21
SG Wilson, host of This Week in the Multiverse, interviews everybody's favorite anti-Santa, Krampus. Afterwards, learn some of SG's tips and tricks so you can start interviewing people (and monsters like Krampus) too!
Published 12/15/20
As we near the holiday season, we are excited to share with you one of our favorite episodes of the year...the episode all about family! So far this is one of our favorite songs we've made for this podcast, and we are so excited for you to sing it with us! PLUS Mrs. Elephant introduces Mr. Mouse to her family for the VERY FIRST TIME! Let's hope her Grandpa doesn't get too sassy ;-)
Published 12/08/20
This episode is from their way-back files, Episode #7, Dreams. The episode was inspired by the book, "Stories 1, 2, 3, 4 by Eugene Ionesco. You see, Ionesco likes to talk, he talks a lot, too much, repeating and saying the same things over and over again, dislocating language in order to create absurd silly stories. The Buttons & Figs kids on this episode wrote some really crazy, absurd stories after they heard about the way Ionesco liked to write. We hope, after listening, you'll want to...
Published 12/01/20
Today we will celebrate Thanksgiving by revisiting a funny and festive turkey story. We will join all the other fancy turkeys at the annual Gobble Gala. Things at the gala are going quite smoothly until a bizarre bird arrives. Let's find out who this mysterious party crasher could be...
Published 11/24/20
This episode is about places that used to be and which are now covered up by something new.
Yarrow Mamout was an unusual man in early America, but the black business leader's story was literally buried by buildings near Washington DC. In the 2000s, his story came to light.
Also, the Los Angeles communities of La Loma, Palo Verde, and Bishop were often grouped together under the name Chavez Ravine. The people of these communities were uprooted, and now Dodger stadium stands where they once...
Published 11/17/20
Macho Supreme is the toughest Space Marine in the whole Imagine Neighborhood. In this episode, he’s getting ready for the Space Marines Annual Smelling Bee! But there's just one problem: Macho is full of worries. And when Macho's worries get out of control, they become worrywarts that get bigger and bigger! Macho needs Scotty's help to calm down, talk about his worries, and prepare for the things he's worried about.
Published 11/10/20
Looking for a way to talk about the election without getting mired in politics? Today's episode is the perfect solution.
Fina Mendoza, the daughter of a congressman, is assigned a Genius Project that lets students pick the topic they’d like to research and present to the class. Since it's an election year and Fina’s father is back in California campaigning for re-election, Fina decides to research voting. Specifically, letting kids younger than 18 cast a ballot.
Published 11/03/20
Whether you find them cute or creepy, it's hard not to have a strong feeling about this week's topic...Spiders. Why are so many of us afraid of these arachnids? And what does it say about us as humans that something so small can be so terrifying? We'll unravel this web and more on this episode of Unspookable.
Published 10/26/20
In this episode, you will hear from Stoopkid Stories, a new kid's podcast of original stories written and narrated by Melly told through the eyes of 7 young and amazing characters. This episode is about the dancing duo, The BB Twins, who became a viral sensation from posting one of their dances on the internet. Keep listening to see what happens!
Published 10/20/20
REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids is a weekly, family friendly exploration of our galaxy (and beyond!) with hosts Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien. Exoplanets with Ashley Walker & Marc Evan Jackson
On this episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What is an Exoplanet?" and "What does #BlackinAstro mean?" of expert Astrochemist and Planetary Scientist Ashley Walker. Then we get a very special visit from our closest celestial neighbor on a segment entitled "Did You Know...?"
Published 10/13/20
You are just in time to join Digger the Dog, Birdie, and Angie for a trip to the County Fair!!! We will eat some great food, go on some fun rides and even win a BIG prize!!! Sing along to "The County Fair Song" and then laugh along to some jokes about the fair. Y'all are gonna have a SPECTACULAR time!!!
Published 10/06/20
This episode features 13 year old creative rockstar Jasper’s story seed about a 74 foot tall detective. His author match: Chris Grabenstein, author of the NYTimes bestselling Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series! Join our host Betsy Bird and listen in as Jasper visits Chris Grabenstein’s NYC apartment where they collaborate on this tall tale story idea. Then sit back as Chris unveils the original story he grew from Jasper’s story seed: “The World’s Biggest Detective.”
Published 09/29/20
Today, Lindz talks to Lily and Kaia, the masterminds behind The Butterfly Effect, a national art project bringing awareness to child detention. They talk about how to use art as a tool for activism, how they started The Butterfly Effect, and, of course, their favorite animals! After Lindz talks to Lily and Kaia, we'll make our very own butterflies!
Published 09/22/20
Cool Facts About Animals presents Thorny Devils. Discover cool facts about the thorny devil, including what it eats, what it poops, its unique way of drinking water, and its many, many defense mechanisms. You'll also learn about something called capillary action. Even if you don’t think you know what that is, you’ve seen it in real life, every day.
Published 09/15/20
This week in the multiverse, we're making song parodies, and you can too. It's easier than you think. Head over to KidsListen.org for a full lesson/instruction for making your own. You'll probably want to do a bunch!
Published 09/08/20