Storytime Anytime

The Land of the Mermaids is a magical place found at the bottom of the ocean. There are sandcastles, trees made of coral, and mermaids that play all day riding on seahorses. Let's find out what happens when a new mermaid comes out of her shell and looks very different than all the other mermaids. Will she be accepted? Children will learn about diversity and celebrate that differences make us all unique and special. Kids will learn about seahorses and what makes this animal so incredible. Did you know that the male seahorse is the only animal species on Earth that carries and delivers the babies? In the song “Male Seahorses Do Amazing Things,” young learners will learn fun facts about seahorses. Songs and stories will engage kids as they learn important life skills about diversity that shares a positive focus that everyone is unique and should be accepted and celebrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music makes learning Spanish words and phrases easy and fun! Children will learn numbers to twenty, animal names, family member names, food names, and ocean animal names in Spanish. Each word is clearly enunciated in English and then repeated in Spanish. Fun music will incorporate the learned words in a fun, sing-along song. There are so many cognitive benefits of learning a foreign language including improved memory, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, enhanced concentration, and better listening skills. Start young children off right by introducing simple Spanish words with fun songs and they will fall in love with learning a new language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listening to stories before bedtime has been a family tradition for many years. So, grab a blanket, snuggle your favorite teddy bear, and listen to these engaging stories about seven teddy bear friends. Find out what happens when a little girl falls asleep, and her room becomes an adventure when her teddy bears come to life. Sweet stories and calming lullabies will have little ones calm falling asleep in no time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music makes learning Spanish words and phrases easy and fun! Children will learn the alphabet, counting from 1-10, color words, the days of the week, weather words, and more! Each word is clearly enunciated in English and then repeated in Spanish. Fun music will incorporate the learned words in a fun, sing-along song. There are so many cognitive benefits of learning a foreign language including improved memory, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, enhanced concentration, and better listening skills. Start young children off right by introducing simple Spanish words with fun songs and they will fall in love with learning a new language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be a good friend? How do you make new friends? What are some ways you can show kindness to your friends? Kids will learn that being a good friend means being encouraging, helpful, kind, trustworthy, and being a good listener. They will learn about the Golden Rule—Treat others as you would like others to treat you. Stories about friendship and showing kindness will give kids practical life examples, so they can foster healthy relationships. Fun songs will encourage kids to celebrate differences and learn that everyone is special and unique.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What animal has no arms, legs, or eyes? Some people think this animal is gross, but it is so important to our ecosystem. Can you guess? They're EARTHWORMS! Kids will learn how earthworms move, what they eat, where they live, how they breathe, and how they help our environment. Kids will learn fun facts about these amazing animals, too! Did you know if an earthworm's tail is cut off, it will grow back? This is called regeneration. Earthworms can crawl both forward and backward in the soil. And, earthworms are not male or female, but both. Fun, silly songs about worms will engage kids while they learn why earthworms are incredible animals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You'll never guess what happens when an old woman makes a gingerbread man for her husband's supper. In this silly, classic story, the Gingerbread Man outruns everyone in the town except for one sly fox. Then fun sound effects help tell the story of a hungry wolf that is determined to eat three little pigs for his dinner. Fortunately, the pigs outsmart the wicked wolf as a surprise ending to this classic tale unfolds. Kids will learn fun and interesting facts about pigs. . . like they are one of the most intelligent animals in the world. Pigs can be taught basic commands, perform tricks, and even use tools. Fact and fiction combine, along with an “At the Farm” sing-along, to entertain little learners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What animal can't burp, vomit, or recognize the color red? Horses! Kids learn what horses eat, how baby horses grow, how they communicate, and fun facts about these magnificent creatures. Did you know a horse breathes through its nose because it can't breathe through its mouth? Or, that a baby horse, called a foal, can run shortly after being born? Kids will learn that a horse is measured in hands from the ground to the top of its shoulders, called the withers, and why horses need shoes. This fact-filled learning adventure will have everyone shouting, “I Love Horses!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The night before the first day of school can be a little scary. But with cute stories and fun sing-along songs those “night before jitters” will calm young minds and get them excited for the first day of school. Kids will meet Meme, a little furry monster and learn about her adventures on her first day at school. Then they will listen to a funny story about “show and tell” and find out what happens when one student's pet snake gets out of the box. Finally, kids will sing songs and learn about the qualities of being a “good” friend. Learning about showing kindness, taking turns, being helpful, and appreciating each other's differences will encourage kids to learn about friendship.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes an insect an insect? You might be surprised to learn that spiders are NOT insects. Kids learn that insects belong to a special group of animals called arthropods. Most insects have six jointed legs and three body parts. While a person's skeleton is on the inside of the body, an insect's skeleton is on the outside. Did you know that insects don't have teeth? Instead, they have special mouths that help them to eat. Kids will learn about the fascinating praying mantis, about the exciting job on an entomologist, and why insects are so important to our world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids will learn about the fierce “King of the tyrant lizards,” Tyrannosaurus rex, and interesting facts about this famous dinosaur. Sing-along, engaging songs will teach kids about the exciting career of a paleontologist, what tools are needed to go on a dinosaur dig, and how fossils are formed. They will learn about different theories why scientists believe dinosaurs became extinct, and over 100 different dinosaur facts. Young scientists will be encouraged to do well in school and study a variety of science-related subjects for an exciting future career.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What animal can climb trees, stand up on its hind legs, is a good swimmer, and an excellent hunter? You guessed it—BEARS! Kids will learn where bears live, what they eat, and why they rest all winter. Then they will meet the most famous bears of all time—Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby bear in the classic fairy tale featuring a curious girl named Goldilocks. Songs and stories will entertain little ones as fact and fiction are combined for a fun learning adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids will learn important safety rules to help them make good choices to keep them safe. They will learn about the “buddy system,” what to do if they get separated from their parents in a public place, and about the “check first” rule before going to a friend's house. Fun sing-along songs will encourage children to make responsible choices and help parents and teachers discuss with them safety precautions to keep them safe and sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if you woke up one morning and discovered a giant beanstalk growing outside your window? Would you climb to the top? Kids will listen to a classic tale of a curious boy named Jack who encounters a hungry giant. What will happen when Jack takes the giant's precious goose that lays golden eggs? This magical fairy tale along with sing-along songs will entertain listeners as they learn fun facts about geese and play the musical game of “Duck, Duck, Goose!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's HOP into learning about bunnies with classic stories, sing-along songs, and a few bunny jokes! Kids will learn the difference between a bunny and a rabbit, learn what bunnies like to eat, where bunnies live, and why bunnies are considered athletic animals. They will learn fascinating facts like a rabbit's teeth never stop growing, and that rabbits are social animals and live in groups called a “fluffle.” The beautiful story of "The Velveteen Rabbit" will have little ones snuggling with their favorite stuffed animal and enjoying everything there is to learn about bunnies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would it be like swimming with a Viperfish, or hiding from a hungry Barracuda? Kids learn that there are over 30,000 different kinds of fish that live all over the world. Some fish live in salt water while others live in fresh water. There are even fish that can live in both. Kids will learn fascinating facts like the Great Barracuda can swim up to 36 mph and can grow to more than 5 feet long and weigh more than 100 pounds. They also will learn what all fish have in common, how they catch their food, protect themselves from predators, and how they grow up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's take a trip to Old MacDonald's Farm and learn about the animals that live there. From horses that “neigh” to cows that “moo,” all the animals in unison say “e-i-e-i, o!” Kids will meet Tiger the farm cat in an adorable story about how a Mouse Family works together to outsmart Mrs. Clampton's newest pet. Then young cat lovers will meet Mother Cat and her two very different kittens in “The Scaredy-Cat Kitten.” Lively songs and engaging sound effects will entertain kids in this animal extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids learn about the different types of wolves, where they live, what they eat, and how baby wolves, called pups—grow up. Wolves are known for their howl. But did you know a wolf's howl can be heard from over 6 miles or 10 kilometers away? Kids will learn fascinating facts about these smart, wild animals and then meet a fictitious wolf in the classic tale of “Little Red Riding Hood.” A happy ending unfolds, as fact and fiction combine to make an exciting learning adventure for everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's take a trip to the continent of Africa and learn how mommy animals take care of their babies, and many interesting facts like how a baby zebra recognizes its mother right after it is born. Kids will learn about lions, warthogs, rhinos, elephants, hippos, gazelles, cheetahs, baboons, and more! From learning about the Nile crocodile, to the difference between a crocodile and alligator, young animal lovers will want to head out into the jungle to learn even more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do to have the BEST Day Ever? Would you play outside with your friends and then watch a movie and eat popcorn? Or go to the park, swing on the swings, and then climb to the top of the monkey bars? Kids will meet the Baker Family and find out what happens when they plan a fun day together. Then they will follow the adventures of Zach, a young boy who decides to skip breakfast to start his day. Silly songs and stories will give plenty of ideas to wake up and have the BEST Day Ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that the male sea horse is the only animal species on Earth that carries and delivers the babies? Kids will learn about amazing creatures that live in the sea like the gigantic Blue Whale, shy octopus, and dancing sea horse. From learning that Blue Whales are the loudest animals on the planet, to the clever way an octopus defends itself against predators, young learners will remain curious about life in the ocean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is all about numbers and counting. Are you ready to meet a little duck with a feather on his back? Or join Five Little Skunks on their picnic adventure at the park? Kids will jump right in and start counting with silly songs and classic nursery rhymes. Songs include: “This Old Man,” Ten In The Bed,” “Counting By Tens,” and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn the story of Jesus' birth and celebrate His birthday with songs and stories. Children will learn about: The angel Gabriel telling Mary she is going to have a baby; why Mary and Joseph needed to return to Bethlehem; the humble birth of Jesus in a stable; the angels who told the shepherds the Good News; and, the wise men who followed the star to bring Jesus gifts. Young hearts will learn that God sent His Son, Jesus, as a special gift to everyone. Featuring songs like “A Marvelous Plan In Bethlehem,” and “The Birthday Of A King,” along with classics like “Joy To The World,” and “Silent Night,” will have the entire family sing-along. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids will listen to “The Story of Santa Claus,” and learn why this Jolly Old Elf brings presents to eager children every Christmas Eve with the help of his reindeer. Little ones will delight in this special story along with festive Christmas songs like “Jingle Bells,” “Up On The Housetop,” and “Jolly Old St. Nicolas.” Then they will meet Little Bear and discover how his animal friends help him not sleep through another Christmas. Fun songs and stories will engage children and get them celebrating all the joys of the holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's celebrate Thanksgiving Day by singing songs and learning why the turkey is such an amazing bird. Did you know that only male turkeys gobble? Or, that wild turkeys are intelligent, sensitive, and very social animals? Kids will learn that wild turkeys sleep in trees and can fly up to 55 mph for short distances. Turkey jokes will make everyone laugh around the Thanksgiving Day table. Grab a fork and spoon and drive right into a delicious dish of learning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids will learn about the concept of self-acceptance—being thankful for who they are and recognizing all the things that make them unique and special. They will be encouraged to explore their own “strengths”—things that they are good at, and “weaknesses”—thing that don't come easy and are challenging. Wonderful songs and stories will help children learn to develop self-confidence through working hard, trying new things, and developing courage in everyday life. Finally, kids will learn not to compare themselves with others, and to be positive and happy with who they are. Practical examples will help children build self-acceptance, an important life skill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fun songs and games will help little trick-or-treaters get ready for the excitement of Halloween night. Kids will play a “Word Wizard” game by thinking of Halloween words that begin with a specific letter. Then they will sing silly songs like “My Monster, Frankenstein,” and “When You Go Trick-Or-Treating.” Little ghosts and goblins will learn important safety tips when trick-or-treating and listen to rhyming poems that will keep everyone happily entertained as they plan for Halloween night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids will love our Halloween jokes and stories and have them “SCREAMing” for more spooktacular fun! When is it bad luck to meet a black cat? What instrument does a skeleton like to play? What fruit does a vampire like to eat? Find out in our “Not-So-Scary” Halloween adventure. Kids will meet Liz and Billy and find out why they think have a spooky tree in their yard, and then listen to an adorable story “Maxine and the Ghost Dog.” Silly jokes and captivating stories will get kids excited for Halloween. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids will listen to traditional nursery rhymes, sing these silly rhyming poems, and find out what happens to Humpty Dumpty after he falls off the wall. From learning to count with “This Old Man,” and “Ten In The Bed,” to learning the alphabet with the “ABC Nursery Rhyme Game,” little ones will learn early literacy skills, language skills, and build memory capabilities. The repetition of Mother Goose rhymes is so important for children because they help with language acquisition and with speech development. And most importantly, nursery rhymes are fun to sing! The rhythm and repetition help young learners discriminate between sounds and develop the ear for the wonderful music of words! Over 20 nursery rhymes will engage young children and keep them singing them over and over again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids will have a blast saying and singing tongue twisters and learning about letters and sounds. From “Blends Are Consonant Friends,” to the silly “It's All About Sally” song, children will learn important phonics rules that will help them with spelling and reading. Music is a wonderful way to make learning basic skills easy and fun! So jump on board and learn about consonant blends, digraphs, and vowel sounds with this exciting episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids will meet a brave little mouse named Mabel and learn how she outsmarts Tiger the farm cat. The Mouse Family is happy when they get to stay in the Clampton's kitchen to enjoy the leftover cheese once again because of Mabel's quick thinking. Then children will learn fascinating facts about mice like how they can fit through a hole the size of a dime and can produce 40 to 100 droppings a day! The stories continue with a heartwarming retelling of “The Ugly Duckling,” and why ducks are spectacular animals. Stories, with positive endings, and fun songs are the perfect combination to engage young learners and keep them coming back for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard of a school bus that talked to the children as he drove them to school? The Johnson twins, Bobby and Tommy, can't believe their ears! Find out what happens in the adorable story “The Little School Bus That Talked.” Then you will meet Amy, a little girl that is nervous about her first day at school. Her mother has a great idea to calm Amy's nerves—and it worked! Follow Amy throughout her day as she meets friends, eats lunch, and plays on the playground. Get ready to go back to school with fun stories, silly sing-along songs, and a talking school bus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snuggle close to your little one and enjoy a rhyming story about mommy animals gently tucking their babies into bed. “It's Night-Night Time” becomes a story and a song as young children calm down after a busy day while they listen and sing-along. Then with a gentle kiss, Mama bear puts Little Bear to bed with a precious game of “I Love You More! Sweet examples that illustrate the love between a Mama and her child will encourage kids to come up with their own “I love you” examples. Sweet songs, sung by children end the day with favorites like: “Golden Slumbers,” “All The Pretty Little Horses,” “Hush, Little Baby,” and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's explore the wonderful world of bugs and learn more about what makes an “insect” an “insect!” Songs and stories encourage young entomologists to learn about the fascinating life of honeybees. Did you know that the queen bee has only one job to do? This magnificent insect lays all the eggs, while the worker bees tend to her every need. Kids will learn about the dramatic change a butterfly goes through during its life cycle called metamorphosis—which means to change form. Finally, inquisitive minds will find out that “true bugs” belong to a special class of insects because they have sucking mouth parts and only go through three stages before developing into an adult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids will learn fascinating facts about a variety of different sharks and why these magnificent creatures of the deep are often misunderstood. Young shark enthusiasts will learn that sharks play an important role in helping to balance our ecosystem by feeding off dead or dying fish. Kids are encouraged to learn more about these awesome creatures so they can better understand how human behavior can hurt sharks—like littering and not reusing, reducing, and recycling plastic bottles. Sharks are awe-inspiring fish that need to be protected so that they will be around for millions of more years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids will learn that the average elephant eats up to 16 hours a day, sleeps about 5 hours a day, drinks up to 80 gallons of water each day, and poops up to eighty pounds a day! Authentic sound effects and lively music will keep kids engaged and learning about a variety of different wild animals. Young animal lovers will learn the difference between a crocodile and an alligator, that koalas are not bears, that the most ferocious big cat is the tiger, and that gorillas live in close-knit bands, and are strong, intelligent animals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids will listen to a classic tale of a castle in the air, a big, hungry giant, and a daring young boy named Jack. Then they will meet a boy that rubbed a magic lamp only to discover there was a Genie inside. Finally, kids will listen to a classic tale of a little house in the woods, meet Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear, and one curious girl who is much too nosy. The re-telling of these classic fairy tales will engage listeners of all ages! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids will sing songs and listen to stories about dinosaurs. They will learn about fossils and go on a dinosaur dig to learn more about the exciting career of a paleontologist. Fun facts about amazing prehistoric animals like Brontosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and the flying reptile Pteranodon will engage future scientists and encourage them to learn more about these extraordinary creatures. Young learners will also listen to an adorable story “If I Had A Dinosaur,” and discover all the fun things a young boy does with his pet dinosaur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids learn how Big Rigs, Bulldozers, Dump Trucks, and other Big Machines help us in everyday life! They will meet Sammy the Steamroller, and his friends Connie the Crane, Dan the Drill, Bill the Bulldozer, and Charlie the Cement Mixer and learn the important job that each machine does on the jobsite. Then young learners will meet Dumpy the Dump Truck and discover the valuable lesson Dumpy learns when working for driver Joe. Fun songs like “Big Rigs,” and “A Bulldozer Operator I Will Be,” will inspire kids to learn more about the occupation of operating BIG Machines! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids will explore our world by learning about the five senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. Fun songs like “Smelly Feet,” and “Can You Name These Sounds?” make learning about the five senses entertaining and fun! We will talk about “favorite” and “not so favorite” smells, learn about sound waves, foods that taste sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sing-along ABC songs and rhyming stories encourage little ones to learn the alphabet and letter sounds. From “The Silly Alphabet Song,” to a trip to “Old MacDonald’s Letter Farm,” kids will be entertained and happily engaged while learning pre-reading skills. Sing, march, clap, and whistle along with these classic and original songs perfect for young learners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hop into learning with “egg-citing” songs and stories about the adorable, cuddly, bunny. Kids will enjoy singing silly songs about bunnies, learning fun facts about rabbits, and will meet Jeremy, a little boy who receives a special stuffed rabbit as a gift from his father. Little learners will enjoy listening to the adventures of “Pershey The Rabbit,” and discover why indoor rabbits can make good pets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices