November To Remember:
Fall Podcasts & Activities for Elementary Students
We’re giving thanks to our listeners by sharing a-maize-ing fall-themed podcasts, activities, podjects, and more — from podcast episodes you can gobble up to playful activities that engage your little turkeys!
Podcast Episodes We’re Thankful For
Celebrate the Thanksgiving season with these fall-themed episodes:
Turducken
In this very special episode, Wow in the World, Terrestrials, and Circle Round come together for the ultimate podcast feast! Join Mindy, Guy, Lulu, Rebecca, and the rest of the flock as they share mind-blowing stories about turkeys, ducks, and chickens—from ancient myths to surprising science. Then, gather ‘round the table for a very “traditional” Turducken Feast you’ll have to hear to believe.
Turkey Love
Love is in the air for one of our favorite flightless birds… the turkey! Tune in as Mindy and Guy Raz watch a brand new episode of “Fowling In Love,” a reality TV show about turkey’s mating habits! Find what researchers have discovered about the (tur)key to a good turkey match. It’s the who, what, when, where, how and WOW of Turkey Love!
An Attitude of Gratitude
Can Grandma G-Force swap her attitude for… gratitude? Mindy, Guy Raz, and the WOW Crew try to get her to change her tune—with help from the Coalition of Grandmas for Gratitude—because being grateful could lead to living a longer life! It’s the who, when, where, why, how and WOW of gratitude!
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Explore these two episodes that honor the contributions of two very notable Native Americans.
Sacagawea:
Interpreter and Guide
Meet Sacagawea, the legendary Shoshone interpreter and guide for Lewis and Clark’s expedition. You may have heard her name, but in this episode, Rebecca Sheir will guide you through her amazing story.
Jim Thorpe:
Olympic Athlete
Meet Jim Thorpe, WHO was the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States. Follow along his journey to becoming “The Greatest Athlete of the First Half Century” with host Rebecca Sheir. Discover how Jim WOWed the world on and off the Olympic track.
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TinkerClass
Teachers and Home Schoolers, you have access to this fun, seasonal content perfect for kiddos to enjoy during Thanksgiving Break! Check out all of the ad-free episodes and affiliated guided activities in TinkerClass designed to spark curiosity and learning!
Turducken
Gather ‘round the table for a very “traditional” Turducken Feast you’ll have to hear to believe! This episode explores mind-blowing stories about turkeys, ducks, and chickens—from ancient myths to surprising science.
Turkey Love
Love is in the air for one of our favorite flightless birds… the turkey! Find what researchers have discovered about the key to a good turkey match.
Flip and Mozi Have Landed in TinkerClass!
Now teachers can bring Flip and Mozi’s intergalactic musical adventures straight into the classroom with brand-new podjects that inspire students to listen, reflect, and investigate the wonders of our planet and its amazing animals!
Bountiful Brain Breaks
From short trivia games to quizzes based on full-length podcast episodes, we’ve got you covered! Check out our Kahoot! page for more!
Turkey Love
Learn about turkey mating habits with this quiz!
Sacagawea
Introduce your students to Sacagawea, the legendary Shoshone interpreter and guide for Lewis and Clark’s expedition!
Fall Trivia
Turn your class into a scientific game show where YOU are the host! Your students will be presented with three facts in each round, but only ONE fact will be true!
Tony Sarg
Learn about Tony Sarg, the pioneering puppeteer behind some of the most amazing balloons at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
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