Title: The Magic of Reading!
Age Level: Ages 8+
Theme: English Language Arts
Extra Themes: Reading & Language
Audience: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Brands: Andrew & Polly,Hendrix Studios,Highlights,Keller Williams,Majik Kids,Rebel Girls
Release Date: 01/01/25
Awards: 2020 ñ Webby Awards, Peopleís Voice Winner in Kids & Families,2022 ñ Common Sense Media, Common Sense Selection for Families,2022 ñ Webby Awards, Peopleís Voice Winner in Diversity & Inclusion,2022 ñ Webby Awards, Peopleís Voice Winner in Kids & Families,2022 ñ Webby Awards, Winner in Kids & Families,2023 ñ Signal Awards, Gold in Education,2023 ñ Signal Awards, Gold in Kids,2023 ñ Signal Awards, Listenerís Choice in Education,2023 ñ Signal Awards, Listenerís Choice in Kids,2024 ñ Signal Awards, Silver in Kids Series
Description: Kids will explore the magic of reading, magical stories, mysterious manuscripts, and more about learning to read with this WhaZoodle!
Explore Content Included:
Aladdin and the Magical GenieFind out what happens when a magical Genie appears after Aladdin rubs an old lamp. What will Aladdin wish for and what will he do when his lamp is stolen by an evil wizard? What happens the next morning when Jack discovers a giant beanstalk and climbs to the top to find a magical castle? The adventure continues when Jack learns that the Giant living in the castle has a goose that can lay eggs of gold. A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love for reading.
Anton's Simple GiftAfter Anton gives flowers from his mom's garden to his neighbor, Mrs. Lawson, she dries and presses them to make book covers. Mrs. Lawson then gives the book covers to the library at the community center where they're put on children's books. Later some children from the community center visit Anton in the hospital and read to him. Anton notices that the daisy on one of their book covers looks like a flower from his mom's garden, and Anton's gift comes full circle.
Clara's SecretMom's cousin Clara comes to visit Mom and Sofia. Sofia is excited to learn that Clara wants to be a veterinarian like she does. When Sofia asks Clara to read her a book, Clara admits that she doesn't know how to read. Clara and Mom offer to help Sofia learn.
Voynich ManuscriptPerhaps dating from the 16th century or even earlier, the Voynich Manuscript is a book of mysterious words and drawings that contains information in code that no one has ever been able to understand. Is it a hoax from the middle ages or a source of amazing knowledge yet to be unlocked? Listen to the evidence from Tiernan and Athena and make up your mind Chief Detectives!
Winston's Book Of WizardryIf you are a Harry Potter fan, something tells me you'll enjoy this year's Halloween Special: Winston's Book of Wizardry. While Winston waited for his little sister to finish getting ready to go trick or treating, he did something he doesn't normally do - he cracked open a book. In a flash of light the book sucked him into it and sent him on an adventure through the magical world of Berry Cotter. Transformed into the hero of the story, Winston, or Berry Cotter as he's now known, must defeat Lord Walmort and save the students of Pigwarts. Winston's about to realize just how powerful reading really is!
Recess Content Included:
Frida Kahlo: Draw Your FeelingsThis is the story of FRIDA KAHLO, an amazing artist from Mexico who created a world full of bright colors. She did not have an easy life, but she always found beauty in her surroundings and turned her feelings into stunning pictures. While we hear her story, we’re going to draw our feelings too!
Funny Ocean Jokes 2Five funny ocean themed jokes for kids!
Funny Space Jokes 1Five funny space themed jokes for kids!
Hula HoopHula Hoop - A fun and active song where kids can dance, move, and swing with hula hoops, promoting movement and rhythm.
Hulahoop to da LoopA fun loop song that encourages kids to dance, move their body, and hulahoop!
I Spy 15Let's play I Spy! We have 5 unique items for yout to find!
Instrument or Cheese?A listening based trivia game where kids will hear a word and guess if it's the name of a musical instrument or an Italian cheese. Listen and learn what different instruments sound like!
Knock, Knock Jokes Vol. 35 knock knock Jokes 1) Dishes 2) Police 3) Robin 4) Wooden shoe 5) Canoe
Playaway Aerobics: ExerciseAre you ready to move and groove? Learn all about how exercise can help you live an active and healthy life, along with different exercises you can do at home!
Rainbow ShoppeStep 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?
What's That Sound? Episode 18Welcome 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!
Wiggle WiggleWiggle Wiggle - A lively tune that gets kids wiggling, giggling, stomping, and dancing to the rhythm.
Would You Rather Episode 15Let's play a game of Would You Rather! We've got some silly questions to make you laugh!
Relax Content Included:
Amelia Earhart: Amelia Builds a Roller CoasterBefore Amelia became a world-famous aviator, she was a curious girl who loved to build inventions with her sister, Pidge. Hear the story of Amelia and Pidge building their very own roller coaster.
English CountrysideDrift off to the sounds of birds and crickets chirping, and wind rustling through the trees. This soundsape is inspired by D Lovelace, an inventor.
Playaway Meditations - PeacefulSit or lay down and relax while listening to a custom, guided meditation from Playaway!
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little StarA mesmerizing rendition of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" filled the air with enchanting notes and a soothing melody.