Ollie and Friends

Patience, Trying Again & Love with Ollie and Friends

In this gentle, encouraging episode of Ollie & Friends, little listeners learn about patience, perseverance, and love. Through calming movement, simple spelling, and familiar songs set to Mary Had a Little Lamb, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, and Bingo, children practice waiting, taking deep breaths, and trying again when things feel hard. The episode features a cozy story about Ollie learning to slow down, rebuild, and keep going with love and support, followed by soothing affirmations that help kids feel confident, capable, and cared for. Perfect for preschool and early elementary listeners, this episode supports emotional regulation, growth mindset, and social-emotional learning in a warm, playful way.

Reading, School & Kindness with Ollie and Friends

In this warm and playful episode of Ollie & Friends, we explore the joy of reading, what school is all about, and how kindness helps us connect and belong. Together, little listeners will sing songs, spell fun words, imagine story worlds, and listen to a gentle story about Ollie’s school day — learning that trying your best and being kind matter most. We’ll wrap up with calming affirmations and a cozy goodbye song to help everyone feel proud, peaceful, and ready for the day ahead. Perfect for preschool and early elementary learners, this episode supports early literacy, social-emotional growth, and confidence — all through music, movement, and imagination.

Cooking, Dinosaurs & the Superpower of Listening with Ollie and Friends

Hi friends! Welcome back to Ollie & Friends — the playful, interactive podcast where little learners sing, imagine, and grow together. In this extra-fun episode, children explore three exciting themes: cooking together, dinosaurs from long ago, and the superpower of listening. We warm up with the ABCs, pretend to cook something yummy, stomp and tiptoe like dinosaurs, and practice using our listening ears through songs, movement, and imaginative play. Storytime features Ollie and his friend Harry learning how listening helps them stay safe, share ideas, and be kind friends. The episode gently winds down with calming breaths, positive affirmations, and a cheerful goodbye song. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this episode supports: Early listening and attention skills Social-emotional learning Language development through music and repetition Imaginative, screen-free play 🎶 Sing along, move your body, and discover how listening helps us learn and connect — only on Ollie & Friends!

Christmas, Gifts From The Heart & Carols with Ollie and Friends

Hi friends! In this extra-special Christmas episode of Ollie & Friends, little listeners are invited to play, imagine, sing, and celebrate the true magic of the season. Together, we explore what Christmas means to families in many different ways — decorating, singing joyful carols, sharing cozy moments, and slowing down to notice kindness and connection. Kids will warm up their voices with the ABCs, move their bodies while pretending to decorate for Christmas, and sing along to familiar tunes with a festive twist. This episode gently introduces the idea of gifts from the heart, teaching children that love, kindness, listening, and togetherness are just as meaningful as anything wrapped in a box. Through interactive spelling games, movement, and music, kids learn that giving and caring for others is a gift we can all share. We then snuggle in for a heartwarming Christmas storytime, following Ollie as he wakes up on Christmas morning and discovers that the most special gifts are family, gratitude, cuddles, and being together. The episode closes with calming breaths, positive affirmations, and a cozy goodbye song — leaving children feeling safe, loved, joyful, and thankful. Merry Christmas from Ollie & Friends!

The Menorah, Dreidels & Hanukkah Traditions with Ollie and Friends

Celebrate Hanukkah with Ollie & Friends! Children will explore glowing candles, spinning dreidels, and the beauty of family traditions through movement, imagination, and storytelling. Little listeners begin with a cheerful ABC warm-up before learning all about the menorah and pretending to light each candle — including the shamash. They’ll sway like flickering flames, stretch tall like candles, spin like dreidels, and sing playful Hanukkah songs that fill the room with warmth and fun. The episode ends with a heartwarming story, “Ollie’s Hanukkah Lights,” where Aunt Jamie calls Ollie downstairs to light the menorah and his friend Luca arrives to celebrate. Together, they spin dreidels, eat warm latkes, and share what they’re grateful for — reminding little ones that Hanukkah is all about light, love, and meaningful traditions passed down through family. This episode is perfect for bedtime, classroom celebrations, winter mornings, or anytime your little one wants to learn about Hanukkah in a gentle, engaging way. Let’s shine bright together — Happy Hanukkah! ✨