Health Crises!

What Was the Plague? by Roberta Edwards
Oh, rats! It's time to take a deeper look at what caused the Black Death--the deadliest pandemic recorded in human history. While the coronavirus COVID-19 changed the world in 2020, it still isn't the largest and deadliest pandemic in history. That title is held by the Plague. This disease, also known as the "Black Death," spread throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe in the fourteenth century and claimed an astonishing 50 million lives by the time it officially ended. Author Roberta Edwards takes readers back to these grimy and horrific years, explaining just how this pandemic began, how society reacted to the disease, and the impact it left on the world. Print & Copyright Credits: © and ℗ 2021 by Penguin Random House LLC.

What Is the AIDS Crisis? by Nico Medina
In this addition to the New York Times bestselling series, learn how incredible activists made the public aware of AIDS and spurred medical breakthroughs. In the early 1980s, the first cases of  a devastating and fatal new disease appeared, a disease that at first struck only gay men and was later identified as HIV/AIDS. It was the beginning of what became a worldwide health crisis that the US government ignored for years and that unfairly heightened prejudice against the LGBTQ+ community. To this day, the AIDS Crisis continues to disproportionately affect both the LGBTQ+ community and people of color. Nico Medina has written an accurate and affecting history of a terrible time, spotlighting the heroic efforts of AIDS activists who fought for medical research and new medicines, for proper health care for patients, and for compassionate recognition of people with AIDS. Print & Copyright Credits: © and ℗ 2022 by Penguin Random House LLC.

Funny Winter Jokes 1
Five funny winter 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 16
Let's play a game of Would You Rather! We've got some silly questions to make you think and laugh.

Let's Throw a Party
Call and response party song.

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

Vocal Jam
A fun, interactive audio activity where adults and kids sing along, layering their voices and snaps to create lively, unique rhythms together. It encourages musical creativity and teamwork in a playful setting.

I Spy 16
Let's play I Spy & I Hear! Try to find these 5 unique items!

Clap It Back: Cornbread Recipe
"Clap It Back" is a cheerful, interactive kids' song that encourages children to clap to the rhythm while learning a simple, tasty recipe.

Funny Math Jokes 1
Five funny math themed jokes for kids!

Guided Doodling: Jack-O-Lantern
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 17
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!

Small and Simple
Short beautiful lullaby.

Sneaky Little Secret
What is the joyful, hidden secret of life? In this silly, rhyming, story you are invited to explore the ancient and mysterious notion that all of life’s many forms (the sun, moon, stars, earth, trees, plants, animals and people) are playful expressions of one single energy – which has secretly fallen asleep. Shhhh…

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

Replenish Inner Strength
A song that is calming and comforting for kids, encouraging relaxation and awareness to boost their resilience and energy.