Laura talks about what makes a fairy tale...a fairy tale. Then, she shares her story "Beware the Flowers of the Forest." Farmer Wyatt and his horse Ivy are traveling an unfamiliar road when they find themselves drawn into a nearby forest with the most...

Laura talks about how she went about planning a silly story about friendship. Then, she shares her story "Dotty and Stripes Forever." Dotty and Stripes are a mismatched pair of socks. Stripes gets tired of the same old thing and decides to take off on...

Laura introduces Wonky Wednesdays, which take place the first Wednesday of every month on our twitter and instagram feeds. Then, she shares her story "Guardians of the Toast." This story is based on the Wonky Wednesday story idea for January. Jett and...

We are thrilled to present to you the winning story of Whoopsie! our holiday writing contest for kids! This hilarious story is written by 11-year-old Lincoln from Brooklyn, NY. Enjoy!! :)Make sure to subscribe to Story On so you never miss an...

Laura talks about how you can put a twist on a familiar story to make it your own. Then, she tells her story "Rudolphia the Red-Nosed Deer Mouse." Rudolphia is a little mouse on her way to watch the 2000th annual Reindeer Games when she finds herself in...

Story On is excited to be holding a writing contest for kids! More info over at storyonpodcast.comWe'd like to thank our friends at Whenever Wherever Kids Podcast, Cool Facts About Animals, and Story Seeds for helping us spread the word about our...

Laura shares some exciting news! Then, she talks about foreshadowing and what it can add to a story. Next, in  "Journey to the Realm of Sweets," an adventure that starts at the sledding hill takes a sugary turn. But this magical place isn't as sweet as...

Laura talks about personification. Then, she shares her story "Princess Scratchipants and the Thanksgiving CATastrophe." Princess Scratchipants is a cat on a mission. Will she get the bite of the thanksgiving turkey that she so desperately wants!?Can...

Laura discusses what irony can add to a story. Then, she shares her story "The Trolls' Cabin." Anthony and his sister Makela discover a family of trolls that live in a tiny cabin. The children are enjoying getting to know the trolls when some unexpected...

Laura shares why it can be fun to start a story with action. Then, she shares the story "The Creature in my Candy." Sarah is shocked to find an unusual creature hiding in her candy wrapper. Little does she know this little guy has even more surprises in...

This is our third Halloween episode! Laura talks about urban legends. Then, she shares her story "The Legend of Boogery Larry." Lydia and Felix decide to play a game and end up getting more than they bargained for. Will Boogery Larry be there to...

This is our second Halloween story of the month! Laura talks about a few ways that you can hook your audience in the beginning of a story. Then, she tells the story "Becoming a Therewolf." Fuzzy is a werewolf that loves chasing squirrels and eating...

This is our first Halloween story of the month! Laura draws five Halloween nouns from a jar to help her create her story. Then, she shares the story "It Went Dance in the Night." Boney is a decorative Halloween skeleton that comes alive at night to do...

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Laura talks about how unexpected events or details can make a story more interesting. Then, she tells the story "Cicely's Quest for Company." Cicely is an unusual character and she is struggling to find some good company. Time is running out. Will she...

In this week's episode, Laura and a special guest talk about plot. Then, Laura tells the story "The Boy from the Sea." Maria meets a special kid named Dax. She wants to be his friend but Dax's mom thinks that's a terrible idea. An unexpected turn of...

Laura talks time in the setting of a story. Then, she shares "Shock of the Cyborg." Twins Jayden and Sebastian get caught in a thunderstorm and have to deal with the consequences. Will they be able to cope!?Make sure to subscribe to Story On so you...

Laura had a different plan for today's show, but she was just so inspired by another idea, she decided to change her plan. Laura shares what inspired her and then tells the story "Persimmon of Orangetown." Persimmon lives in a world very different from...

A special guest helps Laura explain what a setting is in a story. Then, in the story "When the Eggs Hatch," Clara and her little brother John find some eggs in their neighborhood pond. However, these eggs prove to be much more than they could ever have...

In this episode, a special guest stops by to talk about protagonists and antagonists in a story. Then, Laura shares Next-door Neighbors, Part 2. In this story, Max continues to learn about his magical discovery. Chloe causes a big problem for Max. Will...

In this episode, Laura thinks about who she wants her characters to be for her next story. Then, she tells part one of Next-door Neighbors. In this story, Max makes a pretty surprising discovery in his backyard. He has find out more!Make sure to...

Laura is ready for her very first show...except she needs to think of an idea for a story first. Join her as she brainstorms for ideas and then tells the story of Arya, a kid who discovers she has a very unusual and unbelievable problem. Will she be...