9 Snowy Facts to get you through your Snow Da...

Whether you're headed to the ballpark or a movie theater this weekend, chances are you'll encounter one of our favorite snacks: melted cheese on a pile of tortilla chips. You know how delicious this is, but do you know how nachos were invented? Or what happened when an American b ...  Show more

Turns out, the history of board games isn't as simple as passing Go and collecting $200. From the surprising way Abraham Lincoln's beard changed Milton Bradley's career, to the dramatic shift in Monopoly's political orientation, to the ancient Sumerian board game you can play onl ...  Show more

Our story tonight is called Fresh Snow and it’s a story about time spent outside as the flakes fall. It’s also about a late-night bath, a peppermint stick in a cup of hot chocolate, and the easy comfort of long-held friends. So get cozy and ready to sleep. This episode mentions ...  Show more

Feel more festive during dreary days

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Today the Lingokids are going on a fun-filled snow day adventure! What wintery sounds will they hear? You may want a nice cup of hot chocolate as you listen to this episode. A special coloring page accompanies this episode. Download it from here. Ask a grown-up to print it out, t ...  Show more

Our story tonight is called "Snowed In" and it’s a story about watching the snow come down from the cozy warmth of home. It’s also about treating yourself to things you usually don’t have time for, a memory of kindness and the quiet hush of deep snow. So get cozy and ready to sl ...  Show more