First Look at Simple Machines!

Title: First Look at Simple Machines!
Age Level: Ages 5+
Theme: Engineering
Extra Themes: Engineering & Technology,Spotlight: Lightbox Learning
Audience: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Brands: Andrew & Polly,Dub Town Rockers,Lightbox Learning,Majik Kids,Okee Dokee Brothers,Rebel Girls
Release Date: 04/01/25
Awards: Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence - Best of 2022 Primary Education Award

Description: With this WhaZoodle, kids will explore an introduction to simple machines, including levers, pulleys, inclined planes, and more, through award-winning nonfiction stories from Lightbox Learning!

Explore Content Included:

Inclined Planes
Did you know that an inclined plane is a slanted surface? Not all inclined planes are the same. Learn more about inclined planes and where to find them in Inclined Planes, a My First Look at Simple Machines book.

Levers
Did you know that people use levers to move heavy loads? They can also use a lever to open something. Learn how levers work in playgrounds and more in Levers, a My First Look at Simple Machines book.

Pulleys
Did you know that pulleys help people lift and lower loads that might be too heavy for them to move on their own? Learn about the two types of pulleys and more in Pulleys, a My First Look at Simple Machines book.

Screws
Did you know that screws help lock things together? They can also hold heavy things up. Learn about the three parts of a screw and more in Screws, a My First Look at Simple Machines book.

Wedges
Did you know that a wedge is a type of inclined plane? Wedges move into or against another object to split it or hold it in place. Learn how wedges help people chew their food and more in Wedges, a My First Look at Simple Machines book.

Wheels and Axles
Did you know that wheels and axles help move things far and fast? They can also make it easier for people to turn things. Learn how wheels have changed the world and more in Wheels and Axles, a My First Look at Simple Machines book.

Recess Content Included:

Animal Sounds
Animal Sounds - A playful and interactive song where children can make animal sounds, learning about different animals.

Funny Animal Jokes 1
Five funny animal themed jokes for kids!

Funny Halloween Jokes 1
Five funny Halloween themed jokes for kids!

I Spy 1
Let's play I Spy! We have 5 unique items for yout to find!

Jump Like Farm Animals
A song about moving like farm animals. Interactive and encourages children to move with the music.

Like a Bubble
Come on, float like a bubble!

Move It, Move It
Move It, Move It - A fun and energetic dance song encouraging kids to twist, shake, and move in playful ways.

Playaway Aerobics: Freeze!
Are you ready to move and groove? Dancing helps you stay active and healthy! Dance to the beat, but FREEZE when you hear the special freeze sound!

Spinning
Spinning - A dizzying song where children spin, twirl, and move to the beat, perfect for releasing energy.

Vamanos
A fun song that teaches kids the Spanish word "Vamanos".

What's That Sound? Episode 1
Welcome to What's that Sound? The game show where we play a sound and you try to guess what it is! Got it? Great! Let's Play!

Would You Rather Episode 4
Let's play a game of Would You Rather! We've got some silly questions to make you laugh!

Yoga for After School: Garden Adventure
Have you had a long day? Did you have to sit around more than you would have liked to? Do you need a bit of a wakeup? This is the perfect episode for you, because today we are going to get moving and exploring in this afterschool practice. Let’s join Kathryn, our yoga guide, on a trip to the garden, where we’ll smell some flowers, squish through some mud, plant seeds, and observe the creatures of the garden. Yoga Adventures is a Tumble Media production. This episode was written by Erica Ortiz, Kathryn Mercer, and Sara Robberson Lentz. Sara also was the executive producer. Marshall Escamilla did the scoring and sound design, and was also our engineer. Theme music by Michael Lentz.

Relax Content Included:

Last Lullaby
Lullabye for a little buckaroo.

Playaway Meditations - Nap Time Body Scan
Sit or lay down and relax while listening to a custom, guided meditation from Playaway!

Where the Birds Sing
Visit our relaxing bird sanctuary to meet birds from all over the world.

ZimZimber
In ZimZimber, author Julie Kavanagh takes readers on a whimsical and heartwarming journey into the world of childhood fears — *like the monsters under your bed.* Through vivid rhyme-filled storytelling and imaginative characters, this story brilliantly transforms those fears into a delightful, humorous, self-empowering adventure. It’s a perfect bedtime story for all!