How to Vowel!

Title: How to Vowel!
Age Level: Ages 3+
Theme: Early Literacy
Extra Themes: Reading & Language
Audience: Pre-K, Kindergarten
Brands: Andrew & Polly,Dub Town Rockers,Highlights,Okee Dokee Brothers,Rebel Girls,Twin Sisters Digital Media
Release Date: 10/15/24
Awards: Davey Silver Award 2021,Grammy Award Nominee

Description: Kids will explore vowels, short and long vowel sounds, why Y is “sometimes” used as a vowel, and more about vowels with this WhaZoodle!

Explore Content Included:

Hooray for Long A
Practice pronouncing letter sounds with catchy tunes from Highlights!

Long E is Free
Practice pronouncing letter sounds with catchy tunes from Highlights!

The Long Sound of "U"
A funny and instructive song that emphasizes the long sound of the letter "U," helping kids identify and associate this sound with the song's catchy and engaging lyrics.

The Long Vowel Song
A fun and educational song that helps kids recognize and distinguish the various long vowel sounds.

Reading Fun for Everyone
Let’s take a trip to Old MacDonald’s Letter Farm to sing our ABC’s with some silly friends before singing a silly alphabet song! Then we’re going to learn about different words that begin with each letter in "My First ABC Book." Next, children will learn all about short vowels, long vowels, and consonant blends. Fun songs, silly stories, and sound effects will make reading fun for everyone.

Short I is an Itty Bitty Sound
Practice pronouncing letter sounds with catchy tunes from Highlights!

The Short O Sound is Hot
Practice pronouncing letter sounds with catchy tunes from Highlights!

The Short Vowel Song
An appealing and engaging song that teaches kids about short vowel sounds and makes it easier for them to recognize and distinguish between the various short vowel sounds.

Vowel Circuit
Children can practice vowel sounds in a circuit-like fashion with the aid of a dynamic and engaging tune, which helps them pronounce and recognize vowels better.

Y As a Vowel
A unique and fun song that teaches children that the letter "y" can make the sound of "e" like in bunny, or the sound of "i" like in sky.

Recess Content Included:

All Star
We're all rock stars! An anthem for positivity.

Funny Food Jokes 2
Five funny food themed jokes for kids!

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

Go! Stop!
A classic freeze song, Dance however you want when the music says go, but stop moving when it says stop.

I Spy 6
Let's play I Spy! We have 5 unique items for yout to find!

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

Mr. Llama Pajama
Listen to this catchy jingle inspired by an original poem written by a Highlights reader!

North Country Dance Band
Dance party band, heat up the dancefloor.

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!

Raise a Ruckus
Upbeat party song where everything goes crazy.

Sing Little Birdie
An uplifting song encouraging singing and dancing like different animals.

What's That Sound? Episode 5
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!

Relax Content Included:

My Favorite Bedtime Story
A mother and daughter recount the night the girl was born. It's the girl's favorite story to hear at bedtime.

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

Relaxing Waves
This ocean soundscape is inspired by Maya Gabeira, a surfer who spends her days in the sea. Picture yourself on the shore. The sand is warm between your toes, and the sound of the waves helps you feel calm, and peaceful.

Sweet Dreams
Kids will enjoy winding down with this modern take on the classic children's song "Hush Little Baby".