Meet the Planets!

Title: Meet the Planets!
Age Level: Ages 5+
Theme: Science
Extra Themes: Space & Science,Spotlight: Lightbox Learning
Audience: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Brands: Andrew & Polly,Dub Town Rockers,Highlights,Lightbox Learning,Majik Kids,Okee Dokee Brothers,Rebel Girls,Smithsonian
Release Date: 04/01/25
Awards: Grammy Award Nominee,Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence - Best of 2022 Primary Education Award

Description: With this WhaZoodle, kids will explore the planets, including Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, and more, through award-winning nonfiction stories from Lightbox Learning!

Explore Content Included:

Dwarf Planets
Did you know that there are five known dwarf planets? Pluto is the largest dwarf planet. Learn more in Dwarf Planets.

Earth
Did you know that Earth is made of rocks, water, and ice? Earth is the only known planet to have oceans of water. Learn more in Earth.

Jupiter
Did you know that Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system? It is made up of fast-moving gases. Learn more in Jupiter.

Mars
Did you know that Mars is about half the size of Earth? Mars is sometimes called the Red Planet because iron in the soil makes it look red. Learn more in Mars.

Mercury
Did you know Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system? Since it is mostly made of iron, Mercury is very heavy. Learn more in Mercury.

Neptune
Did you know that Neptune is called an ice giant? It is a large planet made of ice. Learn more in Neptune.

Saturn
Did you know that rings circle around Saturn? They are made of rock and ice. Learn more in Saturn.

Uranus
Did you know that Uranus is the only planet that spins on its side? Uranus has a liquid center. Learn more in Uranus.

Venus
Did you know that Venus has many large volcanoes? Maat Mons is the highest volcano on Venus. Learn more in Venus.

Recess Content Included:

Cocoa
Kids will enjoy singing along with this modern take on the classic children's song "B-I-N-G-O".

Funny Animal Jokes 3
Five funny animal themed jokes for kids!

Funny Kids Jokes 1
Five random and funny 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.

Hop Diddy Bop
Listen to this catchy jingle inspired by an original poem written by a Highlights reader!

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

If You're Happy
If You're Happy - A joyful, interactive song that encourages kids to express their happiness by clapping, stomping, and spinning around.

Music Trivia
A fun music trivia game for kids!

Playaway Aerobics: Dance!
Did you know that dancing is a great way to stay active and healthy? Get up, get moving, and dance along to this catchy song!

Rainbow Shoppe
Step into the Rainbow Shoppe with Andrew & Polly and featured artist Lucy Kalantari When do you feel your happiest, and how can you find that happiness when things start going sideways?

Time to Move - Shake Your Body Freeze Dance
A fun and interactive freeze dance song that encourages kids to move different parts of their body to the beat. Freeze like a statue when the music stops!

Wangari Maathai: Draw a Garden
Draw a vibrant and colorful garden while listening to the story of the inspiring ecologist and activist, Dr. Wangari Maathai, who helped plant 40 million trees and started a worldwide movement to restore natural environments.

What's That Sound? Episode 3
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 6
Let's play a game of Would You Rather! We've got some silly questions to make you laugh!

Relax Content Included:

Floating Among the Stars
Space out with the calming sounds of the universe.

Hushabye
Lullabye for a child.

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!

Smithsonian: Goodnight Exomoon
Wish goodnight to all the tools scattered around the astronomy lab! Little space scientists everywhere will love to wind down the day with this sweet parody of the classic children’s book, Goodnight Moon. A modern scientific twist to a beloved bedtime favorite filled with space science fun! 

Star Light, Star Bright
A contemporary recording of a popular children's song. Meet Billy Squirrel, the zaniest band in the forest! With Billy Squirrel on lead vocals and acorn kazoo, Rocky Raccoon on bass (that’s a big ol’ tree branch, folks), and Daisy Duck on drums (okay, a bunch of lily pads), they bring the wildest tunes from the treetops to your ears. Their songs will have you dancing like a nutty nutcracker. Perfect for little critters who love to groove, Billy Squirrel promises a toe-tapping, tail-wagging good time!