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Winter Podcasts and Activities for Kids

Brrr-ing the GREAT INDOORS home, or into your classroom, with our cool winter podcasts and activities for kids! From cozy winter tales for your ears, to hands-on activities, to toys and books that WOW, to the gift of membership, we’re offering something for every Wowzer to enjoy this holiday season.

Get Cozy With These Podcast Episodes

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Cloudy With a Chance of Laughter with Elmo from Sesame Street

When Guy’s having a grumpy day, Mindy takes him to the park—only to stumble upon a crowd of gigglers and a surprise stand-up show from Sesame Street’s Elmo! As the jokes roll in, Mindy explains the science behind why laughter boosts your mood and your brain. Will Elmo’s comedy magic turn Guy’s frown upside down?

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250th Musical Episode

Mindy and Guy are celebrating the 250th episode of Wow in the World! They go around to each of the characters’ houses and each of them sing a song but in a different style and genre. We learn how music is affected by where it comes from, who it’s sung by and why it makes us feel the way we feel!

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Two Whats?! And A Wow! – The Long Run

The next episode of Two Whats?! And A Wow! is a long one! No.. it won’t take any more time to listen to than the usual episode, it’s just a show about really long stuff! Mindy & Guy will help you separate the what’s and wows from the long and short of it.

coming 12/12

Brr-ing Home the Great Indoors

WeWow: The Great Indoors Week

Welcome to The Great Indoors, a nature documentary of our human subject, Dennis. Join us as we observe Dennis in his wintering habitat. Watch as he tries to stave off boredom, decorate for the holidays, and convince a giant pigeon to play a complicated board game… Humans are indeed strange animals. Then, stay tuned for an encore episode of Wow in the World!

Sweater Weather

In this episode, we find the subject, Dennis, gathering extra layers to trap in fleeting winter warmth. Plus, and encore of “Constructing Creativity: How Science And Art Aren’t So Far Apart!”

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Deck The Dennis

In this episode, we observe Dennis exhibiting an odd behavior – sprucing up his winter den. Plus, an encore of “Good Habitat Keeping!”

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Bored Games

A visitor joins Dennis to help pass the cold winter hours. Plus, an encore of “Laughter in a Can: How Our Brains Interpret Funny Business!”

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Cookin’ Cookies

Dennis prepares himself a nourishing meal… sort of. Plus, an encore of “Cookie Court: False Memories on Trial!

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Into the Outdoors

Dennis leaves the security of his cozy den. What dangers will he face? Plus, an encore of “Playing Dead!”

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Need Gift Ideas?

WOW the kids in your life with our toys and books!
Browse all our toys here or check out the categories below:

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…or bring the WOW home by joining the World Organization of Wowzers!

Join the World Organization of Wowzers!

Each new W.O.W. membership box includes an autographed photo of Guy & Mindy, a members-only kids’ t-shirt, quarterly mailings (a.k.a. Pigeon Droppings) from Reggie, a birthday card for your Wowzer, and access to hundreds of online activities (experiments, crafts, recipes, book lists, worksheets and more!)

Get 10% OFF this holiday season with code WOW10!

Order by December 15 (U.S.), December 5 (International), and December 1 (Central & South America) to receive your welcome kit in time for the holidays!

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Check out our gift guide!

‘Tis the season for curiosity! We’ve gathered our favorite sciencey, silly, imagination-boosting gifts to help kids explore the world with wonder. Perfect for stockings, family fun, or that one kiddo who asks a lot of questions!

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