Welcome to Kernel's Playhouse
Kernel and friends open a new door to a new world. Every adventure is about playing together.
- 1Wonder Woodsnature & curious questions
- 2Number Nebulacounting & shapes
- 3Storyseastories & words
- 4Tinkerversebuild, fix, invent
- 5Feeling Skiesbig feelings
- 6Time-Reel Citylong ago & now
- 7Everyday Tomorrowhelpers & jobs
- 8Dreamlight Realmquiet bedtime
Tap a door to see its shows.
Hi, I'm Kernel!
I'm a popcorn kernel with a big heart. I lead the adventures, and when things get tricky I say: Pause. Plan. Play!
Main character Adventure leader
New on Kernel's Showtime
The Great Turn-Taking Mix-Up
Kernel · taking turns
Four Spots One Team
Bean & Bag · sharing
The Ring That Missed
Halo · trying again
Three Ways to Play
Twist · imagination
Meet the whole cast
Every friend in Kernel's Playhouse, 32 in all.
Main friends
KernelLeads every adventure.LadyfingerThe baby girl kernel. Everyone's sweetheart.MarqueeThe magic screen who keeps the stories.
BeamA curious projector who loves to find out.
TwistBig ideas and big feelings.
HaloPractises and tries again.
BeanMakes sure play is fair.
BagShares and helps fix things.PipJoins in quietly, a little braver each day.
DotDoesn't talk, but notices everyone.
LunaBrings quiet goodnights in the Dreamlight Realm.The Glowbugs
The six GlowbugsA firefly chorus that sings together.
Glowbug 1Chorus singer
Glowbug 2Chorus singer
Glowbug 3Chorus singer
Glowbug 4Chorus singer
Glowbug 5Chorus singer
Glowbug 6Chorus singerThe Pins
The three PinsBowling pins with lots of feelings.
Anxious PinGets ready and asks for help.
Happy PinFull of joy and friendship.
Always-Upset PinSays when it's sad, then makes up.Playhouse helpers
Kernel's Treat BarThe snack stand who welcomes everyone.
DoodleThe bouncy art station.
LumenBeam's big brother.
Beam & LumenThe projector brothers together.Junior Guardians
The Junior GuardiansThey keep the Playhouse safe.
NovaWelcomes you at the door.
NiaGuards the portals and clues.
MiloKnows every path.Story voices & rivals
The NarratorThe voice who tells the story.
The Grumpy Popcorn MachineMakes mischief. (Name to be chosen.)Songs & affirmations
Sing-alongs, the Glowbugs chorus and "I can" songs for every day.
songs coming soon albums coming soon
Print, colour, play
Colouring pages
Kernel, Ladyfinger and friends to colour in.
printable · PDFTurn-taking game board
Play the Pause. Plan. Play! board game at home.
printable · PDFFeelings faces
Match the Pins' faces to how you feel.
printable · PDFDownloads open as files — no sign-up, no email.
How every adventure goes
- 1
A tricky moment
Someone wants a turn, a plan changes, a feeling gets big.
- 2
Pause
Kernel stops and takes a breath.
- 3
Plan
Friends share ideas and pick one together.
- 4
Play!
Everyone has a place, and the fun starts.
For grown-ups: take the Playhouse home
E-books
plannedSongs & albums
plannedMobile game
Concept A "Portal Reels" (D-0051)
in designToys & merch
plannedPrint at home
- Colouring pages PDF
- Turn-taking game board PDF
- Feelings faces PDF
- "I can" cards PDF
- 52 affirmation cards PDF
- Poster: how every adventure goes PDF
- Poster: eight doors PDF
- Cast sheet PDF
- Parent & caregiver guide PDF
- Chart: how a Kernel story goes PDF
- Story spot word cards PDF
- Target board & giant shapes PDF
- Party printables: invitations & door sign PDF
Downloads open as files — no sign-up, no email. For grown-ups to print.
Shown to grown-ups only. Nothing here is for sale.
Our promise: things this site never does
- No accounts, logins or profiles for kids
- No ads, trackers or analytics pixels
- No forms or chat for kids
- No autoplay — videos load only when tapped
- No links that leave the site without a grown-up gate
- No collecting names, photos or voices
Parents & privacy: built for little ones, checked by grown-ups
Videos are planned as "Made for Kids" and to play with privacy-enhanced loading. A full privacy page will be reviewed before launch.
Before launch
Name & trademark search · kid-privacy review · fonts & age band chosen by the owner