Hey, Wombuddies! The Work It Out Wombats! Podcast is back, with all new episodes. Have you ever had a really BIG PROBLEM, like saying goodbye to a friend after a playdate, cleaning a messy room, or getting really, really mad? Well, so have Malik, Zadie, and Zeke! Over eight episodes (roughly 10 minutes each), the Work It Out Wombats! Podcast will give YOU a step-by-step way to solve those big problems while managing the “big feelings” you feel when you have trouble solving them.
Put on your listening ears and hear how the Wombats and their friends learn how thunderstorms can be less scary if you turn the loud sounds into a story. Or, if your day doesn’t go as planned, how you can step out a different plan and still have fun! And Wombuddies, each episode ends with a helpful Step-by-Step! song. Sing along and learn the song so you can use the steps to solve problems in your own life. The Wombats, and computational thinking (a step-by-step, systematic approach to solving problems), can help you get over bumps in the road. It’s fun, it’s educational, it’s Work It Out Wombats!
The Work It Out Wombats! Podcast is produced for PBS KIDS by GBH Kids and distributed by PBS KIDS and PRX.
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This episode explores dealing with anger when the Wombats' fun popcorn game turns into a chaotic mess, infuriating Gramma Super. Instead of yelling, Gramma demonstrates her unique three-step process: taking deep breaths, marching to music, and articulating her feelings. The Wombats learn a valuable lesson in understanding emotions and resolving conflict peacefully through communication and responsibility.
Zadie feels homesick when Super leaves for a trip, making a sleepover at Mr. E's less fun. Despite attempts by Mr. E, Malik, and Zeke to cheer her up, Zadie remains sad. She eventually finds comfort by going outside and remembering a song Super sings, learning that it's okay to feel blue and that finding a way to cope can brighten your day. The episode emphasizes managing emotions and finding personal solutions.
On a rainy day, Zadie suggests a parade but quickly alienates her friends by rejecting all their ideas and insisting on doing everything her way. When her solo parade proves boring, Zadie realizes her mistake. By listening and cooperating, she and her friends create a new, truly fun parade where everyone's contributions are valued, highlighting the joy of teamwork.
When Zadie and Zeke are away, Malik finds that an unexpectedly quiet room makes it hard to sleep. He attempts several traditional methods like singing a lullaby, listening to a bedtime story, and counting, but none work effectively. With his grandma Super's help, Malik eventually discovers that he misses the comforting sounds of his siblings and devises an ingenious plan to recreate those familiar noises, ultimately helping him fall asleep. The episode highlights a "work it out" approach to problem-solving.
Zeke and Louisa get scared of a thunderstorm. But, by understanding the steps to a storm – wind, rumble, bang! – and then turning those steps into a story , Zeke and Louisa learn how to chase the scaries away.
When Malik’s comic book doesn’t arrive, he gets super grumpy. But then, Zadie shows Malik that if your day doesn’t go as planned, you can step out a different plan. There's more than one way to have a fun day!
This episode explores the common childhood challenge of ending a fun activity, as Wombats Zeke and Louisa are reluctant to say goodbye after a great playdate. Guided by an adult, they learn to transform a sad farewell into a joyful ritual by creating their own unique three-step goodbye. The story emphasizes that even endings can be made special and that anticipating future fun helps ease the transition.
Zadie faces a huge challenge: her room is so messy she can't find her skateboard to join her friends. Feeling overwhelmed, she discovers a clever solution from Zeke: the "dump truck" method, which involves breaking down a big cleaning job into smaller, more manageable piles. By applying this strategy, Zadie successfully cleans her room, finds her board, and learns a valuable lesson about tackling daunting tasks one small step at a time.
Hey, Wombuddies! Put on your listening ears, because the Work It Out Wombats! Podcast is back with all new episodes. This season the Wombats give step-by-step ways to solve BIG PROBLEMS while managing their BIG FEELINGS . Each episode ends with a song that you can sing to solve problems in your own life. The Work It Out Wombats! Podcast is produced for PBS KIDS by GBH Kids and distributed by PBS KIDS and PRX. Listen to it starting March 20th wherever you find podcasts. New episodes release on Th...
A campfire story about the Rumble-Tummy is TWICE as fun when YOU help the Wombats create some spooky sound effects. Make your hands sound slide-y. Make your fingers sound crawl-y. Give Mr. E the most delicious fright of his life!
It’s Ferocious Dragon vs. the Dragon-Calmers ! Zeke is the Dragon and YOU, Wombuddies, can help by joining Zadie and Malik on Team Dragon-Calmer. Get ready to do the Dragon dance. Get ready to Jump the Swishy Tail. Get ready to Roar No More!
Put on your detective hats, Wombuddies! Help Detectives Zadie, Zeke, and Malik solve the mystery of the strange, clack-and-hissy, “only some of the time” sound that is giving Mr. E the creepy-crawlies.
The Wombats want to celebrate their brand new fort, but the wind keeps huffing and puffing and blowing it right down. Join the Wombats as they make the fort stronger, with a little ingenuity and some help from the Big Bad Iguana, Mr. E.
Join the Wombats on their sea-worthy ship, the SS Loopadoop, for a pirate-y adventure! Help them to navigate the Whistle-y Winds, the Crashing Cliffs, and the Sea of Gloopy Gloop on their way to Sandcastle Island. Shiver me timbers!
Captains Malik, Zadie, and Zeke have built a top-notch, top- secret Cloud Ship to fly to up to the clouds. Come join the adventure and help them start the ship, stop the ship, and get away before the cloud bursts!
Imagine a place where instruments grow on trees. That’s “The Land of Inky-Binky,” the Wombats’ favorite bedtime story. Come join the Wombats on a sleepover for a cozy read, and be ready to make some noise!
The Wombats have just realized that Zeke’s favorite Stuffy, Snout, has never had a party of any kind (cue sad violins) - not ever, not one, not even HALF a one! It’s time to surprise him, so grab your party hats and join in the fun!
Hey Wombuddies - come join your favorite Wombats on eight super fun podcast playdates! The Work It Out Wombats! Podcast invites YOU, the listener, to join Zadie, Zeke and Malik as they sail a pirate ship through the Crashing Cliffs, fly to the sky in a make-believe Cloud Ship, enjoy a spooky campout, and build a super-strong fort that NO wind can blow down. You won’t just be listening to the fun, you’ll be having fun - singing, dancing, jumping, clapping, making, and creating right alongside you...
Dec 18, 2023•1 min
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