Female Firsts in Washington!

Who Was Abigail Adams? by True Kelley
Abigail Adams was a strong woman far ahead of her time. She urged her husband, President John Adams, to "remember the ladies" and despite having no formal education herself, she later advocated for equal education in public schools for both boys and girls. She was also the first First Lady to live in the White House! This biography tells the story of Abigail Adams and her role in America's Revolutionary War period. Print & Copyright Credits: © 2014 by True Kelley. ℗ 2018 by Penguin Random House LLC.

Who Was Shirley Chisholm? by Crystal Hubbard
Read all about about the first Black woman to be elected to Congress in this empowering addition to the Who Was? series. Shirley Chisholm showed interest in politics early on, majoring in sociology at Brooklyn College in New York City. During this time she was awarded for her debate skills, became a champion for inclusion in the Harriet Tubman society, and graduated cum laude. She dedicated much of her career to fighting for the rights of Black people and women, eventually becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Remarkably, Shirley represented New York's 12th district, including the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, from 1969 to 1983. She fought for the rights of the people, becoming a founding member for the National Women’s Political Caucus and advocating for the Equal Rights Amendment. Learn all about Shirley’s life, from her early activism to her presidential candidacy and her lasting political legacy, in this biography. Print & Copyright Credits: © and ℗ 2024 by Penguin Random House LLC.

Funny Nature Jokes 3
Five funny nature themed jokes for kids!

Dance Around and Jump Around
Dance Around and Jump Around - A high-energy song that encourages kids to dance, jump, and have fun while moving to the beat.

Would You Rather Episode 37
Let's play a game of Would You Rather! We've got some silly questions to make you think and laugh.

The Floor Is Lava
90s Punk Rock inspired song about the game "The floor is Lava"

Playaway Aerobics: Movement
Are you ready to move and groove? Learn all about how movement can help you live an active and healthy life, along with different moves you can do at home!

Knock, Knock Jokes Vol. 3
5 knock knock Jokes 1) Dishes 2) Police 3) Hawaii 4) Wooden shoe 5) Canoe

I Spy 15
Let's play I Spy & I Hear! Try to find these 5 unique items!

Fun to Be Funny
Fun to Be Funny - A silly song that celebrates the joy of being funny and acting goofy, encouraging kids to move in playful ways.

Funny Kids Jokes 2
Five random and funny jokes for kids!

Guided Doodling: Bicycle
Listen, imagine, and draw as you’re guided step-by-step to create an image. This creative activity builds listening skills, focus, and artistic confidence.

What's That Sound? Episode 11
Welcome 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!

Baby Mine
Lullaby for the one you love.

Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was a poet who user her words to inspire hope and courage. But before that, she was a young girl who dreamed of being a streetcar conductor.

Playaway Meditations - Peaceful
Sit or lay down and relax while listening to a custom, guided meditation from Playaway!

Waltz Op. 39, No.15 - Brahms
A Brahms waltz that is lovely and melodious and has enticing rhythms that will help kids enjoy classical music.