JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast

In this episode of JoJo Gnome's story podcast our little gnome learns to enjoy numbers and maths. A pile of junk becomes a fantastic invention game for JoJo Gnome and his friends. It also has lots of counting and shapes There is also a story starter that is all about discovering what things you have around you that are circles. If you want to see a version of this story with audio and pictures visit https://www.jojognome.com/jojo-gnome-enjoys-maths-numbers/ .There are lots of different number stories on this page. Visit the podcast page for #47 to see how the children from some Scottish schools I worked with during Maths Week In September 2026 finished the story starter. You can find more story starters here https://www.jojognome.com/story-starters/ There are lots of other JoJo Gnome stories and videos on the website www.jojognome.com. JoJo Gnome stories are ideal for younger children aged 3-6. 

This episode of JoJo Gnome's story podcast is alll about games and sport.  When JoJo Gnome volunteers to take part in The Common Elf Games he finds that it's the taking part and having a go at new things that's just as important as winning. An ideal story to encourage young children to try out some new sports and games and build their confidence.  There is also a story starter that is all about designing a medal for JoJo Gnome.  If you want to see a version of this story with audio and pictures visit https://www.jojognome.com/jojo-gnome-the-common-elf-games/ . there are also other story starters on this page too. You can find a video that will tell you how to walk through a sheet of paper just like JoJo Gnome did in the story on JoJo Gnome's YouTube channel @jojognome https://youtu.be/vqfzkv2qE24?si=_XmOkkfsd0W_2tiV There are lots of other JoJo Gnome stories and videos on the website www.jojognome.com. JoJo Gnome stories are ideal for younger children aged 3-6.   

It's getting near Christmas time and JoJo Gnome has seasonal stories to share. In the story "The Smell of Christmas" JoJo finds all the lovely smells he enjoys at this time of year ... until he gets a cold! The story starter is all about creating Christmas baubles for Hattie Hedgehog's tree. On the JoJo Gnome wwebsite page for podcast #45 during December you'll find the bauble designs that some nurseries and primary schools shared with me. Also check out JoJo Gnome's  Christmas Bauble countdown, with stories behind each bauble. JoJo Gnome story podcast is presented and produced in Scotland by Jo Hall.    JoJo Gnome is ideal for early years and younger children. Keep enjoying stories.

It's time for Maths Week Scotland and we are ccelebrating Maths and STEM stories. In this story Podcast JoJo Gnome does a Maths challenge with his friends.  The story starter is all about creating animal masks from shapes.  On the JoJo Gnome wwebsite page for podcast #44 there are videos of the two stories in the podcasts. Also links to 'How to make your own characters' video and a link to MAths Week Scotland resources.  JoJo Gnome story podcast is presented and produced in Scotland by Jo Hall.    JoJo Gnome is ideal for early years and younger children. Keep enjoying stories. 

In this JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast we have some fun with numbers. Our main story is JoJo Gnome & the Number Quiz.   Our Story starter is all about the wonderful shape that is a circle. Jo starts off the story and you finish it off.   If you go to podcast page for podcast #43 you will be able to see a video of our story starter finished  by  Blackfriars Primary School in Glasgow.   Making Characters Extra  : - On the home page for JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast (www.jojognome.com) Jo Hall shares a video that will help you make some characters of your own. Ideal for nursery and primary children. Go on check it out.   JoJo's Story Podcast is produced in Scotland by writer and storyteller Jo Hall. Jo Hall is a former BBC senior education producer.   Jo Hall also leads story workshops in schools (primary and ASN) in Scotland. You can find out more information about this on the JoJo Gnome website on the workshop page. https://www.jojognome.com/2022-jojo-gnomes-story-workshops-for-nursery-and-p1-2/

Welcome to this JoJo Gnome Story Podcast all about springtime and growing things. In the main story called 'Zack and the Beanstalk' there is a gnome like twist on the traditional fairy tale Jack & the Beanstalk. In the story starter you can decide what fantastic plants or vegetables you might grow with magic seeds. There are also short videos about the things JoJo likes doing in springtime.  Visit our podcast page for podcast #42 to join in the spring time fun. 

Welcome to this Christmas story podcast with JoJo Gnome. In the main story called 'The A-Z of Christmas?' JoJo Gnome and his family decorate their house in a festive way using letters of the alphabet. In the story starter it's your chance to think about what you might draw for Grandpa Gnome for a home made present. Visit our podcast page for podcast #41 to see a video version of the A-Z of Christmas. There is lots of other story fun to be found on the JoJo Gnome website https://www.jojognome.com   JoJo Gnome is free to use and ideal for ages 3-6.

Welcome to this story podcast which is about recycling and upcycling. The main story "JoJo Gnome Eco Superhero is all about JoJo Gnome and his friends making recycled hats. But what will LG's dog think about them? Join Blackfriars Primary School for our story starter and find out if you finish a story in the same way they did when they repurpose a burst ball. Visit our podcast page for podcast #40 to see the videos of the main story and the story starter.  There is lots of other story fun to be found on the JoJo Gnome website https://www.jojognome.com The JoJo Gnome Eco project was funded by Creative Scotland and you can find lots of other stories from schools around Scotland on the eco story page https://www.jojognome.com/eco-story-page/ .  JoJo Gnome is free to use and ideal for ages 3-6.

Welcome to this story podcast all about senses and emotions. In the main story called 'What makes you happy?' JoJo Gnome and his friend LG look at their different senses and discover the things that make them happy.   Join St Roch's Primary for our story starter and find out if you finish a story in the same way they did when they try to cheer up JoJo Gnome when his Grandpa was in hospital.  Visit our podcast page for podcast #39 to see a BSL version of the St Roch's story starter. Also see a video version of the main story 'What makes you happy?'. There is lots of other story fun to be found on the JoJo Gnome website https://www.jojognome.com   JoJo Gnome is free to use and ideal for ages 3-6.

Welcome to our end of year Christmas story podcast ...filled with festive fun.  The main story is called 'The smell of Christmas' and will have your senses tingling. There is a story starter where you can finish a story about what JoJo Gnome does when he has to make a last minute present for his Grandpa. I start the story and you finish it.    JoJo Gnome is free to use and ideal for ages 3-6. JoJo Gnome Story Podcast is produced in Scotland by Jo Hall. Visit the podcast page for extra videos and stories.  Also visit JoJo Gnome's Christmas page and follow our countdown in December as we open a present every day. https://www.jojognome.com/jojo-gnomes-christmas-page-2023/     #stories #creativity #inclusion #earlyyears #literacy #winter #Christmas #seasonal