Join Marvin and Martha in a playful retelling of "The Elves and the Shoemaker," where tiny elves craft a rainbow of magical shoes that make the wearers skip, kick, jump, spin, skate, walk backwards, dance, and go wild.

This interactive episode invites listeners to move along with each color’s special action and ends with a fun memory game to match colors to movements.

In this episode of Once Upon a Story, listeners follow the Little Red Hen as she plants wheat, cares for it, grinds it into flour, and bakes bread while her friends refuse to help.

The episode is interactive with movement prompts and encourages teamwork, responsibility, and creativity, ending with a simple activity to make bread or use Play-Doh to reenact the story.

Little Red Riding Hood gets a playful, interactive retelling full of movement, butterfly chases, and a surprising twist: the muffin-stealing wolf learns to bake and becomes kind after Little Red helps him.

This episode invites kids to move along, practice calming breaths, and try a fun extension—bake real muffins or host a pretend muffin tea party at home.

Join a playful bear and his thoughtful friend, Deer, as they try one silly idea after another to keep Bear awake through winter. This short original preschool story teaches children about hibernation and adaptation, while inviting them to move, imagine, and draw along.

In this lively retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Goldilocks seeks shelter from a storm, tries the bears' chairs, porridge, and beds, and accidentally causes trouble before running away.

The next day she feels sorry and returns to make amends by building a new chair, cooking fresh porridge, and leaving flowers and a heartfelt apology. The episode includes movement prompts for listeners and a simple activity to build Baby Bear's chair.

Join a lively, interactive retelling of The Three Billy Goats Gruff where children move as the little, medium, and big goats—tiptoeing, galloping, and stomping across a bridge. The story adds a gentle twist: instead of fighting, the big goat helps a grumpy troll by sharing headphones and pizza.

The episode includes guided movements, sounds, and a creative challenge to build and soundproof your own bridge at home, encouraging kindness, imagination, and problem-solving.

Miss Nicole, a preschool teacher, leads an energetic retelling of The Three Little Pigs that adds movement, breathing exercises, and imagination to the classic tale. Children are invited to act out characters—Lazy P, Chill P, and Strong P—while following the story and practicing simple physical activities.

The episode ends with a creative challenge: draw three houses (a silly house, a strong house, and your own home) to explore materials and creativity. This short, playful episode encourages active listening, movement, and imaginative play.

Welcome to the Once Upon a Story podcast — a playful audio show that invites kids and grownups to press play, move their bodies, and let imaginations run free with interactive retellings of favorite fairy tales and original adventures.

Perfect for peaceful car rides, screen-free playtime, classroom brain breaks, or a calm moment while making dinner, each episode turns listening time into magical, meaningful play.