Storytime Anytime

The Land of the Mermaids is a magical place found at the bottom of the ocean. There are sandcastles, trees made of coral, and mermaids that play all day riding on seahorses. Let’s find out what happens when a new mermaid comes out of her shell and looks very different than all the other mermaids. Will she be accepted? Children will learn about diversity and celebrate that differences make us all unique and special. Kids will learn about seahorses and what makes this animal so incredible. Did you know that the male seahorse is the only animal species on Earth that carries and delivers the babies? In the song “Male Seahorses Do Amazing Things,” young learners will learn fun facts about seahorses. Songs and stories will engage kids as they learn important life skills about diversity that shares a positive focus that everyone is unique and should be accepted and celebrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music makes learning Spanish words and phrases easy and fun! Children will learn numbers to twenty, animal names, family member names, food names, and ocean animal names in Spanish. Each word is clearly enunciated in English and then repeated in Spanish. Fun music will incorporate the learned words in a fun, sing-along song. There are so many cognitive benefits of learning a foreign language including improved memory, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, enhanced concentration, and better listening skills. Start young children off right by introducing simple Spanish words with fun songs and they will fall in love with learning a new language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listening to stories before bedtime has been a family tradition for many years. So, grab a blanket, snuggle your favorite teddy bear, and listen to these engaging stories about seven teddy bear friends. Find out what happens when a little girl falls asleep, and her room becomes an adventure when her teddy bears come to life. Sweet stories and calming lullabies will have little ones calm falling asleep in no time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music makes learning Spanish words and phrases easy and fun! Children will learn the alphabet, counting from 1-10, color words, the days of the week, weather words, and more! Each word is clearly enunciated in English and then repeated in Spanish. Fun music will incorporate the learned words in a fun, sing-along song. There are so many cognitive benefits of learning a foreign language including improved memory, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, enhanced concentration, and better listening skills. Start young children off right by introducing simple Spanish words with fun songs and they will fall in love with learning a new language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be a good friend? How do you make new friends? What are some ways you can show kindness to your friends? Kids will learn that being a good friend means being encouraging, helpful, kind, trustworthy, and being a good listener. They will learn about the Golden Rule—Treat others as you would like others to treat you. Stories about friendship and showing kindness will give kids practical life examples, so they can foster healthy relationships. Fun songs will encourage kids to celebrate differences and learn that everyone is special and unique.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What animal has no arms, legs, or eyes? Some people think this animal is gross, but it is so important to our ecosystem. Can you guess? They’re EARTHWORMS! Kids will learn how earthworms move, what they eat, where they live, how they breathe, and how they help our environment. Kids will learn fun facts about these amazing animals, too! Did you know if an earthworm’s tail is cut off, it will grow back? This is called regeneration. Earthworms can crawl both forward and backward in the soil. And, earthworms are not male or female, but both. Fun, silly songs about worms will engage kids while they learn why earthworms are incredible animals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ll never guess what happens when an old woman makes a gingerbread man for her husband’s supper. In this silly, classic story, the Gingerbread Man outruns everyone in the town except for one sly fox. Then fun sound effects help tell the story of a hungry wolf that is determined to eat three little pigs for his dinner. Fortunately, the pigs outsmart the wicked wolf as a surprise ending to this classic tale unfolds. Kids will learn fun and interesting facts about pigs. . . like they are one of the most intelligent animals in the world. Pigs can be taught basic commands, perform tricks, and even use tools. Fact and fiction combine, along with an “At the Farm” sing-along, to entertain little learners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What animal can’t burp, vomit, or recognize the color red? Horses! Kids learn what horses eat, how baby horses grow, how they communicate, and fun facts about these magnificent creatures. Did you know a horse breathes through its nose because it can’t breathe through its mouth? Or, that a baby horse, called a foal, can run shortly after being born? Kids will learn that a horse is measured in hands from the ground to the top of its shoulders, called the withers, and why horses need shoes. This fact-filled learning adventure will have everyone shouting, “I Love Horses!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The night before the first day of school can be a little scary. But with cute stories and fun sing-along songs those “night before jitters” will calm young minds and get them excited for the first day of school. Kids will meet Meme, a little furry monster and learn about her adventures on her first day at school. Then they will listen to a funny story about “show and tell” and find out what happens when one student’s pet snake gets out of the box. Finally, kids will sing songs and learn about the qualities of being a “good” friend. Learning about showing kindness, taking turns, being helpful, and appreciating each other’s differences will encourage kids to learn about friendship.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes an insect an insect? You might be surprised to learn that spiders are NOT insects. Kids learn that insects belong to a special group of animals called arthropods. Most insects have six jointed legs and three body parts. While a person’s skeleton is on the inside of the body, an insect’s skeleton is on the outside. Did you know that insects don’t have teeth? Instead, they have special mouths that help them to eat. Kids will learn about the fascinating praying mantis, about the exciting job on an entomologist, and why insects are so important to our world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices