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JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast

51 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -

JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast is filled with the adventures of a little gnome called JoJo and his friends. It is ideal listening for ages 3-6.

JoJo Story Podcast is produced in Scotland and is made to encourage younger children to make up their own stories.

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Podcast #39 - JoJo Gnome Feels Happy

March 10, 2024 11:15 - 7 minutes - 14.6 MB

Welcome to this story podcast all about senses and emotions. In the main story called 'What makes you happy?' JoJo Gnome and his friend LG look at their different senses and discover the things that make them happy.   Join St Roch's Primary for our story starter and find out if you finish a story in the same way they did when they try to cheer up JoJo Gnome when his Grandpa was in hospital.  Visit our podcast page for podcast #39 to see a BSL version of the St Roch's story starter. Also ...

#38 - JoJo Gnome's Christmas Story Podcast

November 17, 2023 15:43 - 11 minutes - 21.5 MB

Welcome to our end of year Christmas story podcast ...filled with festive fun.  The main story is called 'The smell of Christmas' and will have your senses tingling. There is a story starter where you can finish a story about what JoJo Gnome does when he has to make a last minute present for his Grandpa. I start the story and you finish it.    JoJo Gnome is free to use and ideal for ages 3-6. JoJo Gnome Story Podcast is produced in Scotland by Jo Hall. Visit the podcast page for ex...

#37 - JoJo Gnome Learns Shapes

September 22, 2023 14:52 - 10 minutes - 19.8 MB

This podcast is all about shapes and numbers. JoJo Gnome & The Shape Map was written for Maths Week Scotland and celebrates 'Maths In Motion'.  Find out what happens when JoJo Gnome who is learning about shapes starts finding lots of shapes outdoors.  There is a story starter where you can finish a story about doing a shape walk inside the house. St Columba's Primary in Oban share their version of this story with us. However you can finish the story a your way. JoJo Gnome is free to use ...

#36 - Back To School With JoJo Gnome

August 12, 2023 11:35 - 11 minutes - 21.3 MB

This podcast is all about starting school for the first time and making new friends. Meet Ella the Elf a new charcter who is deaf and wears cochlear implants.  There is a story starter where you can finish a story about making friends. Aileymill Primary in Greenock share their version of this story with us. JoJo Gnome is free to use and ideal for ages 3-6. JoJo Gnome Story Podcast is produced in Scotland by Jo Hall. Visit the podcast page for extra videos and stories https://www.jo...

#35 - JoJo Gnome & The Cardboard Box Challenge

January 22, 2023 10:37 - 12 minutes - 23.9 MB

This podcast is all about creativity and recycling as JoJo Gnome and his friends make fun games from old boxes. You can also join in and make your own story with our story starter Also find out how you can see Jo Hall & JoJo Gnome at The Boswell Children's Book festival 2023.  JoJo Gnome is free to use and ideal for ages 3-6. JoJo Gnome Story Podcast is produced in Scotland by Jo Hall. Check out the podcast with pictures on JoJo Gnomes YouTube channel @jojognome #stories #creativ...

#34 JoJo Gnome's A-Z of Christmas

November 14, 2022 17:07 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MB Video

Join JoJo Gnome as he decorates his house using every letter in the alphabet for Christmas. You can also join in and make your own story with our seasonal story starter JoJo Gnome is free to use and ideal for ages 3-6. JoJo Gnome Story Podcast is produced in Scotland by Jo Hall. #stories #creativity #inclusion #earlyyears #literacy #christmas

#33 JoJo Gnome & the Maths Challenge

September 18, 2022 16:52 - 15 minutes - 28.4 MB

This podcast is all about counting and shapes. Find out how JoJo Gnome discovers doing maths outdoors is fun. You can also join in and make your own counting story with our story starter JoJo Gnome is free to use and ideal for ages 3-6. JoJo Gnome Story Podcast is produced in Scotland by Jo Hall. #stories #creativity #inclusion #earlyyears #literacy #numeracy

#32 JoJo Gnome Makes New Friends

August 14, 2022 09:25 - 12 minutes - 23.8 MB

In this story podcast JoJo Gnome helps Ella to make new friends on her first day at school. Ella is a new deaf character in the JoJo Gnome series , who is funny and great at Maths.  Also make your own story using our story starter.  JoJo Gnome is free to use and ideal for ages 3-6. JoJo Gnome Story Podcast is produced in Scotland by Jo Hall. #stories #creativity #inclusion #earlyyears #literacy

#31 JoJo Gnome Learns to Share

May 01, 2022 10:45 - 12 minutes - 24.2 MB

This episode of JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast is all about taking turns and sharing. In our story starter help JoJo Gnome decide what he should do to entertain his friends. Also enjoy the story where JoJo Gnome finds he can't always do just what he wants and has to 'take turns' at doing things.  Also find out about seeing Jo Hall & JoJo Gnome at the 2022 Children's and Schools Book Festival. JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast is written and produced by Jo Hall in Scotland.  Ideal listening for ages...

#30 JoJo Gnome And The Food Bank

January 05, 2022 14:41 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MB

This episode of JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast is all about food. In our story starter find out what happens when JoJo Gnome collects some things for his local food bank. Also enjoy the story 'JoJo Gnome Tries New Things' where JoJo Gnome makes a New Year's resolution and tries some new types of food.  JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast is written and produced by Jo Hall in Scotland.  Ideal listening for ages 3-6. 

#29 JoJo Gnome Recycles At Christmas

December 03, 2021 15:37 - 22 minutes - 43.2 MB

In this festive episode of JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast the little gnome makes some story quilts for his friends for Christmas. There's also a story starter about recycling to make presents.  For the adults there is a winter edition of JoJo Gnome's Book Nook. Where Jo Hall recommends some fun festive picture books for younger children.  Great story fun for ages 3-6.  Presented and produced in Scotland by Jo Hall.

#28 JoJo Gnome Loves Counting

August 12, 2021 09:07 - 18 minutes - 35.2 MB

In this episode of JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast, JoJo Gnome  practises his numbers as he discovers a new dice game. We also meet a new friend Jake, the miniature Shetland pony, who also loves numbers.  Great story fun for ages 3-6.  Visit the podcast page for more JoJo fun and see a short film about Jake and his friends. 

#27 - JoJo Gnome's Family

May 27, 2021 10:16 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MB

In this story podcast JoJo Gnome finds out that there are lots of different kinds of family. The family also make their own story flowers. In the Book Nook there are recommendations for picture books about families too. Ideal listening fun for ages 3-6 and their adults! Check out the story page on the website for this episode. There's lots of fun stuff including some videos on making flowers and growing them.   

#26 JoJo Gnome Loves Numbers

March 28, 2021 16:49 - 18 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this Story Podcast JoJo Gnome plays a counting game with his Grandpa and has fun with number rhymes. There is a story starter so you can make up your own number story too. At the end of the podcast enjoy JoJo Gnome's Book Nook (for parents/ carers and teachers) and get great book recommendations for ages 3-6. This time the Book Nook is all about number books. 

JoJo Gnome's Book Nook #1

March 28, 2021 11:55 - 5 minutes - 10.1 MB

This is the first episode of JoJo Gnome's Book Nook. Here we recommend book for ages 3-6. All kinds of books from newly released to well loved classics.  To match up with JoJo Gnome Story Podcast #25 JoJo Gnome and the Noisy Walk, This Book Nook is all about noisy books.  Great for parents, carers, grandparents and teachers looking for book ideas.   

#25 - JoJo Gnome & The Noisy Walk

January 10, 2021 17:23 - 21 minutes - 41.1 MB

Join JoJo Gnome in this fun filled story podcast as he records lots sounds and makes a sound map. Also finish off our 'sound quiz' story stater. In this month's podcast there is a brand new feature 'JoJo Gnome's Book Nook'. This is where Jo Hall looks at some interesting books for ages 3-6, some new and some classics. This month it's noisy books.    Written and Produced by Jo Hall Check out the podcast #25 page on the website for more fun activities. https://www.jojognome.com

JoJo Gnome's Christmas Show 2020 - Trailer

November 08, 2020 15:31 - 30 seconds - 70.9 MB Video

For more information on how to buy and download JoJo Gnome's Extra Special Christmas Cracker Story Podcast visit https://www.jojognome.com/christmas-workshops-2020-for-nurseries-and-schools/ Christmas fun starting from £19.99. 

#24 - Don't Worry JoJo Gnome

August 08, 2020 13:25 - 15 minutes - 29.6 MB

Grandpa Gnome finds ways to make JoJo Gnome feel less worried about going back to school. Also try the story starter where we start a story and you finish it.  A wellbeing story for early years.   JoJo Gnome’s Story Podcast is filled with stories and fun for ages 3-6.   Check out the activities page for podcast #24 at www.jojognome.com 

#23 - JoJo Gnome Superhero

June 07, 2020 19:38 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MB

Find out what happens when JoJo Gnome becomes a Superhero. Join in our story stater all about making up a 'moving around' game.   JoJo Gnome’s Story Podcast is filled with stories and fun for ages 3-6.   Check out the activities page for podcast 23 at www.jojognome.com 

#22 -Sow & Grow with JoJo Gnome

April 26, 2020 11:40 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MB

Perfect for sowing and growing fun for younger children. JoJo Gnome enjoys the tale of 'Zack and the Beanstalk', Also in the story starter what will you grow with some magic seeds?    JoJo Gnome’s Story Podcast is filled with stories for ages 3-6.   Check out the activities page for podcast 22 at www.jojognome.com 

#21 - JoJo Gnome And Home School

March 27, 2020 13:55 - 12 minutes - 24.3 MB

When JoJo Gnome finds himself having to stay at home because everyone is self-isolating. Grandpa Gnome and Aunty Molly set up a home school for him. It turns out to be better fun than JoJo thought it would be.   JoJo Gnome’s Story Podcast is filled with stories for ages 3-6.   Check out the activities page for podcast 21 at www.jojognome.com

#21 - JoJo Gnome And Home School

March 27, 2020 13:55

When JoJo Gnome finds himself having to stay at home because everyone is self-isolating. Grandpa Gnome and Aunty Molly set up a home school for him. It turns out to be better fun than JoJo thought it would be.   JoJo Gnome’s Story Podcast is filled with stories for ages 3-6.   Check out the activities page for podcast 21 at www.jojognome.com

#20 - JoJo Gnome And The Pet

February 22, 2020 20:19 - 14 minutes - 26.8 MB

JoJo Gnome finds out there is more involved in looking after a pet than he thought.  Also join in our story starter and decide what kitten Fatima Fairy should choose. An ideal listen for ages 3-6 More podcast fun at https://www.jojognome.com

#16 - JoJo Gnome Tries New Things

January 03, 2020 11:50 - 13 minutes - 26.1 MB

The start of the New Year is the perfect time to begin trying new things. Picky eater JoJo Gnome tries some new types of food as his new year resolution.  Also a chance for you to join in the story starter where you'll decide what JoJo Makes from an old cardboard box. An ideal listen for ages 3-6 More podcast fun at https://www.jojognome.com

#18 - JoJo Gnome's Christmas Story Special

December 02, 2019 19:51 - 11 minutes - 21.9 MB

Find out why JoJo Gnome loves the smells of Christmas so much in this Christmas story special. Also finish your own JoJo Gnome Christmas story with our story starter. An ideal listen for ages 3-6 More podcast fun at https://www.jojognome.com   Remember to check out our new podcast Jo's 5 minute Creative Corner https://www.jojognome.com/jos-5-minute-creative-corner/

#17 - JoJo Gnome Gets Moving

November 08, 2019 10:05 - 14 minutes - 27.7 MB

JoJo Gnome finds out that there's a kind of story that can keep you fit. Also join in a story starter about keeping warm this autumn.  An ideal listen for ages 3-6 More podcast fun at https://www.jojognome.com   Remember to check out our new podcast Jo's 5 minute Creative Corner https://www.jojognome.com/jos-5-minute-creative-corner/

#16 - JoJo Gnome's Autumn Journey

September 19, 2019 12:37 - 11 minutes - 21.7 MB

Autumn is the perfect time of year to go on a trip with a drawing book as JoJo Gnome discovers. Also a chance for you to join in the story starter, make up your own story and make some Conker Chums.  An ideal listen for ages 3-6 More podcast fun at https://www.jojognome.com   Remember to check out our new podcast Jo's 5 minute Creative Corner https://www.jojognome.com/jos-5-minute-creative-corner/

Check out Jo's 5 Minute Creative Corner

August 26, 2019 19:06 - 7 seconds - 2.87 MB Video

New podcast for ages 5-9 filled with creative fun and ideas. Crafts, story making, creative tips, physical challenges and lots more.   From the producer of JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast. https://www.jojognome.com/jos-5-minute-creative-corner/

#15 Back to school with JoJo Gnome

August 14, 2019 19:27 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MB

A rainbow filled story podcast as school starts back for JoJo Gnome. Find out what happens when JoJo's new friend isn't too happy going to school for the first time. Also a chance for you to join in the story starter and make up your own story.  An ideal listen for ages 3-6 More podcast fun at https://www.jojognome.com   Remember to check out our new podcast Jo's 5 minute Creative Corner https://www.jojognome.com/jos-5-minute-creative-corner/

#14 - Summer Listening Special with JoJo Gnome

July 29, 2019 18:38 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MB

It’s a bumper summer listen on JoJo Gnome’s Story Podcast with two beach stories to listen to. Ideal holiday listening for ages 3-6 and perfect for listening to on a journey. This podcast is filled with beach fun and games. For other fun activities the podcast page for podcast #14 on www.jojognome.com.

#13 -Story Kites

July 02, 2019 13:40 - 16 minutes - 31 MB

Find out how JoJo Gnome helps Mrs Dragon save story time with his fun kites in this episode of JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast. Listen out for the story starter too and finish your own story. Ideal for ages 3-6.  Lots more JoJo Gnome fun at https://www.jojognome.com Join in with the adventures of this Scottish Gnome.

Join in JoJo Gnome's story starter

June 22, 2019 11:10 - 13 seconds - 8.92 MB Video

Here's some story starter ideas from podcast #12. Why don't you send in your ideas to [email protected].   Lots more fun on JoJo Gnome's #12 page https://www.jojognome.com/podcast-12-jojo-gnome-loves-sounds/  

JoJo Gnome Portraits

June 01, 2019 11:51 - 8 seconds - 5.1 MB Video

Here are some of the lovely drawings sent in to JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast by the children from Elmvale Primary. We would love to see your drawings too. Find details of how to send us drawings and listen to the latest episode of JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast here https://www.jojognome.com/story-podcast/.

#12 - JoJo Gnome Loves Sounds

May 20, 2019 15:12 - 12 minutes - 22.7 MB

When JoJo Gnome invents a sound machine he’s off on an adventure with some noisy surprises. Also join in our story starter and see if you can guess who JoJo Gnome meets on his walk by the sounds they make.   JoJo Gnome Story Podcast is made in Scotland by Jo Hall for children aged 3-6 years who love stories.

#11 - JoJo Gnome's Springtime Stories

April 08, 2019 20:30 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MB

Celebrate all things spring. Listen to Zack and the Beanstalk and plant your own magic seeds with our 'story starter'. Stories and fun for ages 3-6.  Visit our programme page for more JoJo Gnome Story Fun including colouring pages.  http://www.jojognome.com/podcast-11-springtime-stories/

Try our Mrs Dragon Story Starter

March 18, 2019 19:40 - 20 seconds - 13.7 MB Video

Listen to Podcast #10 (JoJo Gnome Loves Books) and finish off our story starter all about Mrs Dragon.  JoJo Gnome Story Podcast for ages 3-6 is free to download.  Visit the podcast page for more information. http://www.jojognome.com/podcast-10-jojo-gnome-loves-books/

#10 JoJo Gnome Loves Books

March 03, 2019 15:02 - 14 minutes - 27.9 MB

This podcast is in celebration of the book just in time for World Book Day 2019. JoJo Gnome loves books and will share the story of Bertie the Book with you. Also make up your own story with our story starter. It's all about writing a story for Mrs Dragon.  Perfect for ages 3-6. Check out the podcast page for even more book fun.  http://www.jojognome.com/story-podcast/

Make A JoJo Gnome Note Book From A Sheet Of Paper

March 01, 2019 18:16 - 38 seconds - 33.2 MB Video

Make your own JoJo Gnome mini notebook from a sheet of A4 paper.  Check out the JoJo Gnome website for more fun activities.  http://www.jojognome.com    

Do you have a story telling hat?

February 11, 2019 16:47 - 11 seconds - 126 MB Video

Do you like Jo Hall's storytelling hat? Perfect for reading stories on JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast. http://www.jojognome.com/story-podcast/

#9 Fashion Fun

January 27, 2019 18:40 - 10 minutes - 19 MB

This episode of JoJo Gnome’s Story Podcast is all about having some fun with fashion. In our story find out about how Emma the snail became a minibeast super model. Also join in the story starter and design a new hat for JoJo Gnome.   Lots of follow on fun on the podcast page too.

#8 JoJo Gnome's New Challenges

December 30, 2018 10:46 - 17 minutes - 33.8 MB

JoJo Gnome has lots of new challenges to try in this first story podcast of 2019. A new alphabet game, making a new note book and learning that mistakes can be fabulous! The story is JoJo Gnome and the alphabet Game and there is a poem called 'The Mistake' by Anna Miles in the episode.  On the podcast page #8  on www.jojognome.com find extra content including contributions from Greenlaw Primary and Miltonbank Primary schools. Also instructions on how to make a note book from one sheet ...

A- JoJo Gnome's Christmas A-Z

December 09, 2018 15:44 - 6 seconds - 4.98 MB Video

What would you pick? JoJo Gnome picks his favourite Christmas things. Remember to listen to JoJo Gnome's Christmas Cracker Story Podcast. More fun at www.jojognome.com

Make your own Reading Rock!

November 22, 2018 11:58 - 15 seconds - 14.1 MB Video

Make your own reading pet rock like JoJo Gnome makes in Story Podcast #6 for his pals the pixies. Easy & fun

New Book trailer - JoJo Gnome & the Presents

November 22, 2018 11:49 - 20 seconds - 17.4 MB Video

Check out JoJo Gnome's new Book - JoJo Gnome & the Presents availble from Etsy.

#7 JoJo Gnome's Christmas Cracker

November 22, 2018 11:32 - 12 minutes - 24.8 MB

A podcast packed with seasonal stories and poems. Hosted by Jo Hall for younger children. Listen to the story 'The smell of Christmas' and find out what JoJo Gnome's got on his tree. Also the chance to tell your own story. Lots of add on activities on the Podcast Page on www.jojognome.com Get in touch at [email protected] your drawings and story endings.

#6 - Crafty Fun

November 11, 2018 10:22 - 16 minutes - 31.5 MB

It's all about making home-made gifts in JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast #6. Lots of fun with words and stories for ages 3-6.  Hosted by Scottish writer and storyteller Jo Hall. In the story 'JoJo Gnome Gets Crafty' Grandpa Gnome and JoJo make some interesting presents for their pals.    Check out the JoJo Gnome Podcast 6 programme page for more JoJo Gnome fun at www.jojognome.com. Have a go at making your own 'reading rocks' and get ahead and make a JoJo Gnome advent calendar ready for D...

#5 Autumn Fun

October 16, 2018 14:18 - 13 minutes - 25 MB

There's an autumn feel to today's podcast. In 'JoJo Gnome and the Windy Day' our wee Scottish gnome has a whirl wind of fun when he's blown off his feet. There is a story starter which allows you to finish a story in your own way. In this podcast the story starter is a windy day story.    There are lots of follow on activities for you to enjoy on JoJo Gnome's online site.  Follow this link http://www.jojognome.com/podcast-5-autumn-fun/   Use the conkers you find to make some 'Con...

#4 Rhyme Time

September 29, 2018 09:49 - 7 minutes - 14.8 MB

It’s ‘Rhyme Time’ today on JoJo Gnome’s Story Podcast. Lots of fun with words and poems for ages 3-6.  Hosted by Scottish writer and storyteller Jo Hall. Listen to the ‘Burping Frog’ poem and ‘My ABC’. Children from Fintry Primary school in Scotland join in the fun.   Check out the JoJo Gnome Podcast 4 programme page for more JoJo Gnome fun at www.jojognome.com.   Check out how the children changed Jo Hall’s poem The Burping Frog and made it their own for National Poetry Day’s theme ...

#3 JoJo Gnome and the Beach Hair Salon

September 09, 2018 11:43 - 14 minutes - 26.7 MB

In 'JoJo Gnome and the Beach Hair Salon' our wee Scottish gnome creates some sand drawings on holiday which cause a bit of a stir. There is a story starter which allows you to finish a story in your own way. In this podcast the story starter is all about getting a new look.    There are lots of follow on activities for you to enjoy on JoJo Gnome's online site.  Follow this link http://www.jojognome.com/podcast-3-the-beach-hair-salon/   Try out some of your own hair style drawings...

#2 - JoJo Gnome's Beach Plastic Problem

August 26, 2018 12:11 - 11 minutes - 22.2 MB

JoJo Gnome turns a plastic bottle he finds on the beach into something special in the story ‘JoJo Gnome and the Rockpool’. There is a story starter which allows you to finish a story in your own way. This time the story about something you find in a rock pool.    There are lots of follow on activities for you to enjoy on JoJo Gnome's online site.  Follow this link http://www.jojognome.com/beach-plastic-problem-podcast-2/   Get a glimpse of JoJo's holiday snaps. Make your own be...