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Language Through Art: An ESL Enrichment Curriculum (Intermediate Level) - Getty Museum
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6 to 12
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The Getty website provides the ESL Curriculum: Intermediate Level, designed to support English as a Second Language (ESL) students in advancing their language skills through art. The...more
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The Getty website provides the ESL Curriculum: Intermediate Level, designed to support English as a Second Language (ESL) students in advancing their language skills through art. The curriculum offers lesson plans that focus on expanding vocabulary, improving grammar, and developing speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Activities include describing artworks using more complex sentence structures, comparing and contrasting visual elements, and creating short narratives or dialogues inspired by art. With its emphasis on cultural exploration and interactive learning, this curriculum helps intermediate students deepen their understanding of English while engaging with the visual arts.
tag(s): art history (99), cross cultural understanding (172), enrichment (12), grammar (137), multilingual (73), speaking (26), stories and storytelling (58), writing (323)
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Create bingo cards with vocabulary words related to art (ex., colors, shapes, emotions, materials). Use Game Builder, reviewed here to create the cards. Show students various artworks and call out the words as they appear in the artwork. Students mark their cards as they identify the vocabulary. Have students select an artwork and write a short story or dialogue based on the scene depicted. Present students with an artwork and ask them to write a detailed description, focusing on color, shape, texture, and the emotions it evokes.Language Through Art: An ESL Enrichment Curriculum (Beginning Level) - Getty Museum
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6 to 12
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The Getty website offers the English as a Second Language (ESL) Curriculum: Learning Language Through Art, a resource designed to help mulitlingual students build language skills while...more
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The Getty website offers the English as a Second Language (ESL) Curriculum: Learning Language Through Art, a resource designed to help mulitlingual students build language skills while exploring art. The curriculum includes engaging lesson plans integrating visual art with vocabulary building, listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Lessons focus on analyzing artworks to develop descriptive language, storytelling skills, and cultural awareness. Students are encouraged to interact with art by describing visual elements, creating narratives based on artworks, and participating in group discussions. With adaptable materials and clear instructions, this curriculum supports teachers in fostering language acquisition through meaningful, creative, and culturally enriching activities.
tag(s): art history (99), cross cultural understanding (172), enrichment (12), listening (93), multilingual (73), speaking (26), stories and storytelling (58), vocabulary (238), vocabulary development (94), writing (323)
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Display an artwork from the curriculum and ask students to describe it using as many adjectives as possible. Introduce vocabulary related to color, texture, and emotions, and encourage students to use complete sentences when sharing their descriptions. Have students choose a painting or sculpture and imagine the story behind it. Students can write a short narrative or dialogue between characters in the artwork, practicing past tense and narrative structures. Show two works of art and have students compare and contrast them using a Venn diagram. Try using the Venn diagram in Canva, reviewed here.Getty Education- Curricula and Teaching Guides - Getty Museum
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K to 12
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The Getty Education website offers extensive curricula and classroom resources designed to integrate art into various subjects. Teachers can explore ready-to-use lesson plans, activities,...more
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The Getty Education website offers extensive curricula and classroom resources designed to integrate art into various subjects. Teachers can explore ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and multimedia content tailored for diverse grade levels and subjects, such as history, language arts, and visual arts. The resources emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and cultural understanding, featuring topics like ancient civilizations, photography, and visual storytelling. These materials align with academic standards and include educator guides, worksheets, and interactive experiences, making them an invaluable tool for enriching classroom instruction through the power of art. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): critical thinking (122), interactive stories (21), multimedia (51), photography (121), stories and storytelling (58)
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Select a lesson from Getty's curriculum on world cultures. For example, examine Ancient Greek pottery and have students create their designs on paper based on the themes or stories depicted in the originals. Show an artwork from the Getty collection and have students write a creative story inspired by it. Use the provided resources on visual storytelling for guidance. The "Understanding Formal Analysis" videos can also introduce students to elements of art (line, color, texture, etc.). Then, assign students an artwork to analyze using these elements, working in pairs or small groups. Explore art from different periods using the Getty's curated lesson plans on ancient civilizations or the Renaissance. Have students create a timeline showcasing key artworks and their historical significance. Students can use Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here or Read Write Think Timeline, reviewed here.Greek Mythology & The 12 Olympians - Storyboard That
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4 to 12
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Storyboard That offers an engaging collection of resources and lesson plans for teaching Greek mythology. The site includes customizable storyboards, activities, and templates that...more
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Storyboard That offers an engaging collection of resources and lesson plans for teaching Greek mythology. The site includes customizable storyboards, activities, and templates that help students explore myths, characters, and themes. Teachers can guide students in creating visual summaries of myths, analyzing characters like Zeus or Athena, and comparing themes across stories. The interactive tools encourage creativity and deepen understanding by allowing students to design comic-strip-style interpretations, analyze literary elements, or retell myths in their own words. This resource is perfect for making Greek mythology lessons more interactive and accessible for diverse learners.
tag(s): digital storytelling (153), greece (41), greek (45), greeks (41), myths and legends (31), stories and storytelling (58), themes (15)
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Students choose a Greek myth and retell it using the storyboard format on the website. They illustrate key events, add dialogue, and annotate with explanations of themes or morals. This activity reinforces comprehension and encourages creativity. Students create trading cards for Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes. Each card can include the character's name, powers, symbols, relationships, and key myths. This introduces students to the pantheon in a fun and interactive way. Challenge students to create a modern adaptation of a Greek myth. For example, what would Persephone's story look like in a contemporary urban setting? Students can create a storyboard comparing two characters, such as Zeus and Hades or Athena and Ares. They analyze their traits, roles in myths, and symbolic meanings, providing visual evidence for their analysis.Coyote Story - Crow Animations
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4 to 8
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The video "Coyote Story" tells the story of Coyote discovering a group of ducks and devising a plan to trick them. This traditional Chippewa tale, shared in the Ojibwe storytelling...more
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The video "Coyote Story" tells the story of Coyote discovering a group of ducks and devising a plan to trick them. This traditional Chippewa tale, shared in the Ojibwe storytelling tradition, aims to bring Native American stories to broader audiences while preserving the rich language and cultural heritage of the Ojibwe people. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): native americans (108), stories and storytelling (58)
In the Classroom
Have students retell the story of Coyote and the ducks using illustrations or puppets they create. Encourage them to focus on the sequence of events and the lessons learned. Challenge students to write their own Coyote story, following the traditional format using Book Creator, reviewed here or on paper. Assign students to research the Ojibwe people, focusing on their storytelling traditions, culture, and history. They can present findings as a poster or a multimedia presentation using Canva, reviewed here or Visme, reviewed here.2024 Groundhog Day Activities for Elementary Student - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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K to 5
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The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) website provides a variety of engaging Groundhog Day activities designed for elementary students. These activities include crafts, storytelling,...more
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The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) website provides a variety of engaging Groundhog Day activities designed for elementary students. These activities include crafts, storytelling, weather predictions, and fun science experiments, all centered around the tradition of Groundhog Day. The site offers teachers easy-to-follow guides and resources that integrate reading, math, and science skills into the theme, helping students explore topics like shadows, seasons, and folklore.
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tag(s): crafts (62), holidays (185), stories and storytelling (58), weather (160)
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Students can create simple shadow experiments to explore how light and shadows work. Have them predict if they'll see a shadow based on different light sources (flashlight, sunlight, etc.) and record their observations. They can use a free tool such as Book Creator, reviewed here or WriteReader, reviewed here to create stories. They can also use these tools to write a weather journal, keeping track of the weather after Groundhog Day to see if the prediction came true. Students can make groundhog puppets using paper bags and basic craft materials. They can present a puppet show on Groundhog Day or a short skit.Illuminative Lesson Resources - Illuminative and the National Indian Education Association
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K to 12
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This site shares many resources that provide accurate cultural information and representation of the Native Indian culture, which are available in most content areas, including math...more
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This site shares many resources that provide accurate cultural information and representation of the Native Indian culture, which are available in most content areas, including math and science. Download lesson plans that encourage students to explore and research the work of Indigenous leaders, learn about Native American recipes, and read about storytelling and traditions. Visit any link to access the lesson plan in PDF format, which includes activities and links to supporting materials.
tag(s): cooking (32), crafts (62), cross cultural understanding (172), cultures (172), game based learning (187), landmarks (22), native americans (108), poetry (192), stories and storytelling (58)
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Bookmark this site as a resource for lessons on Native American cultures that present information in a culturally accurate manner. Find lessons and activity guides that integrate into your current subject area lessons; for example, one activity is called "Picaria: A Zuni Pueblo Math Game." Picaria is a game of logic and strategy that easily integrates into math station rotations that involve games of logic and strategy. Ask students to use Canva Docs, reviewed here to create and share flyers that include instructions for games they play.
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Boston Children's Museum - Boston Children's Museum
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K to 5
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The Boston Children's Museum website offers a variety of resources for educators and families to explore, learn, and engage with the museum's offerings in person and online. The website...more
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The Boston Children's Museum website offers a variety of resources for educators and families to explore, learn, and engage with the museum's offerings in person and online. The website introduces visitors to current exhibits, upcoming events, and activities designed to foster curiosity in children. It also provides educational resources, including downloadable guides and lesson plans, that integrate museum exhibits into classroom or home learning. The tab in the top right Museum at Home brings the museum experience online, offering virtual tours, activities, and hands-on projects that encourage interactive learning from anywhere. This blend of in-person and virtual options makes the museum a versatile resource for enhancing educational experiences. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): communities (33), cultures (172), environment (246), literacy (121), stories and storytelling (58), virtual field trips (119)
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Through virtual tours, students can explore the museum's exhibits from the comfort of their homes or classrooms. Lead students through a project like making a volcano or experimenting with buoyancy, sparking interest in STEM while allowing kids to interact with scientific principles. Students can engage in creative expression activities such as drawing, crafting, or making sculptures. Incorporate literacy and listening skills through the museum's storytime videos, where students can follow along with books and stories read aloud.Molly of Denali Podcast - GZM Shows
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3 to 6
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The Molly of Denali website by GZM Shows provides teachers with an engaging resource to introduce students to diverse cultures, storytelling, and problem-solving through the adventures...more
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The Molly of Denali website by GZM Shows provides teachers with an engaging resource to introduce students to diverse cultures, storytelling, and problem-solving through the adventures of Molly, an Alaska Native girl. This podcast series is targeted toward elementary students, and is perfect for exploring themes like community, tradition, and environmental awareness. The site includes episodes that teachers can use to increase listening comprehension and cultural awareness, and supporting activities to extend learning in subjects like social studies, geography, and science.
tag(s): alaska (22), environment (246), listening (93), podcasts (103), stories and storytelling (58)
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In groups, students can create their podcast episode using a resource such as Buzzsprout, reviewed here. Have students create a character profile for Molly and her friends. Students can make a video presentation using a resource such as Canva, reviewed here comparing and contrasting the traditions, values, and challenges of that culture's with those depicted in the podcast.Little Stories for Tiny People - Rhea Pector
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K to 4
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Little Stories for Tiny People is a website offering delightful, original audio stories and podcasts for young children. Each story is crafted to inspire imagination and curiosity while...more
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Little Stories for Tiny People is a website offering delightful, original audio stories and podcasts for young children. Each story is crafted to inspire imagination and curiosity while teaching valuable life lessons in a fun and engaging way. The content is family-friendly and perfect for bedtime or quiet time, allowing children to enjoy storytelling in a screen-free format. In addition to free stories, the website offers a premium subscription option that unlocks ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes, and early access to new content.
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tag(s): audio books (26), listening (93), podcasts (103), preK (269), stories and storytelling (58)
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After listening to a story, have students retell it in their own words. They can create a comic strip using a resource such as Toony Tool reviewed here to write it. Select a character from one of the stories and have students explore their traits, motivations, and challenges. Encourage students to write short stories inspired by a theme or character from an episode. Set up listening stations around the classroom where students can listen to different stories from the website. Each station can include related activities, such as drawing their favorite scene, discussing the story's moral, or acting out a part of the story with peers.How to Make Veterans Day for Kids Memorable - Wounded Warrier Project
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K to 12
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Help students comprehend the deeper significance of Veterans Day beyond parades and flag-waving with the educational programs recommended by the Wounded Warrior Project. Complete the...more
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Help students comprehend the deeper significance of Veterans Day beyond parades and flag-waving with the educational programs recommended by the Wounded Warrior Project. Complete the free registration to access materials for Honor Their Courage!, an educational service program that teaches students about the history and sacrifices of the military while participating in a fundraising activity. Register to participate in either the K-5 or 6-12 program. In addition to Honor Their Courage!, the site shares several ideas for crafts, activities, and ideas to turn education into action.
tag(s): heroes (24), stories and storytelling (58), veterans (27)
In the Classroom
Use ideas from this site to teach students about the real meaning of Veterans Day and highlight veterans' service during times of war and peace. Find additional Veterans Day resources on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Veterans Day Resources, reviewed here. Add interactivity to lessons by including "chats" with soldiers and military leaders using AI tools such as Humy, reviewed here. Visit Humy to find chats and collections with options to talk with famous people involved in World War I, World War II, and more. Use Mizou, reviewed here to create customized chatbots and experiences as an interactive activity to expand learning about the role of veterans. For example, search Mizou to find a shared D-Day role-playing experience, then use this activity to create an experience for your students that relates to another military event or a specific veteran.Everything is Alive Podcast - Ian Chillag
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6 to 12
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Gather around to listen to this interesting podcast/interview show in which all subjects are inanimate objects. Each episode is factually based, and each item tells its life story....more
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Gather around to listen to this interesting podcast/interview show in which all subjects are inanimate objects. Each episode is factually based, and each item tells its life story. The host recommends starting with the first episode, Louis, Can of Cola, and listening to the remaining episodes in order. You can listen to the podcast online or use one of the popular podcast services.
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tag(s): interviews (17), listening (93), perspective (13), podcasts (103), point of view (8), stories and storytelling (58)
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This podcast engages listeners with its interesting stories and provides a unique way to explore points of view through storytelling. After listening to several episodes, ask students to engage in story-writing activities based on telling the story from a different perspective. Find example lessons at Read Write Think, reviewed here, then search for point of view. Modify the lessons shared at Read Write Think to match the interests and abilities of your students as needed. Enhance lessons by asking students to share their writing in multimedia presentations such as videos created with Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here or with blog posts shared on edublogs, reviewed here.Flyest Fables - Morgan Givens
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3 to 12
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Flyest Fables is an interconnected fiction (stories linked by common characters or themes) anthology podcast that is captivating with its blend of contemporary and fantasy elements....more
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Flyest Fables is an interconnected fiction (stories linked by common characters or themes) anthology podcast that is captivating with its blend of contemporary and fantasy elements. Each episode, crafted by Morgan Givens, follows characters like Antoine, a young boy who discovers a magical book that transports him to Princess Keisha's world, where she embarks on a quest to save her mother and the Kingdom of Orleans. This podcast explores themes of courage, resilience, and hope through rich, imaginative narratives.
tag(s): creative writing (124), listening (93), podcasts (103), stories and storytelling (58)
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In the classroom, Flyest Fables can be a powerful educational tool. Use the stories to engage students by initiating discussions about storytelling techniques and character development, encouraging them to identify narrative elements and themes. Enhance learning by incorporating the podcast into a creative writing unit, where students write their own fables or new chapters for existing stories using tools like Google Docs, reviewed here for collaborative writing. Students can then create short videos using tools like Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here where they retell the fables or discuss how the themes relate to their personal experiences. They can then share those with a broader audience, such as their families, caregivers, or the school community.The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel - Season 1 - Benjamin Strouse Co-creator / Writer / Executive Producer
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4 to 12
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GZM (Gen-Z Media), reviewed here produces a range of podcasts targeting young audiences and their families. Their shows...more
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GZM (Gen-Z Media), reviewed here produces a range of podcasts targeting young audiences and their families. Their shows are designed to be family-friendly, encouraging listeners of all ages to engage with immersive audio storytelling. The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel Season 1 is a 10-episode story of 11-year-old Mars Patel and his friends JP, Toothpick, and Caddie on a thrilling adventure as they search for their missing classmates.
tag(s): listening (93), mysteries (20), podcasts (103), stories and storytelling (58)
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Use The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel to create engaging listening sessions. Play episodes during class, and as an option, have students follow along with the transcripts. Listening to this podcast is also an excellent opportunity for students to analyze the episodes' plot, characters, and themes. Encourage students to write their own mystery stories inspired by Mars Patel, integrating elements of plot development and character arcs.Explorer Classroom - National Geographic Society
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K to 6
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Participate in live, interactive events that feature National Geographic explorers to hear behind-the-scenes stories of explorers around the globe. Events focused on an audience of...more
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Participate in live, interactive events that feature National Geographic explorers to hear behind-the-scenes stories of explorers around the globe. Events focused on an audience of four to eight-year-olds are typically held on Monday mornings, while events for students aged nine to fourteen are held twice on Thursdays. Browse the site to find upcoming events conducted in English and Spanish, focusing on conservation efforts, human history and culture, storytelling, and more. Choose any event to register to participate. Past events are available on YouTube by visiting the link at the top of the website. Find additional learning opportunities National Geographic provides by visiting the Educational Resources link.
tag(s): animals (295), conservation (97), cultures (172), explorers (65), oceans (147), stories and storytelling (58)
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Sign up to view and participate in live sessions with your students to learn about modern-day explorers, history and culture, and wildlife worldwide. If unable to attend, visit the YouTube site to find over three hundred videos to view on demand. Use Timelinely, reviewed here to engage in and extend learning while viewing video sessions by adding comments, links, and more within the video timelines. For example, add questions at different points of the sessions, place a link to a map of the location discussed, links to additional information, or add a link to a quiz or form for students to complete at the end of the video.Emily Arrow Playlist - Emily Arrow
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K to 2
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This is the YouTube channel for Emily Arrow, who provides resources for children's learning. She offers a blend of children's music and books aimed at fostering creativity and learning....more
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This is the YouTube channel for Emily Arrow, who provides resources for children's learning. She offers a blend of children's music and books aimed at fostering creativity and learning. Her mission is to inspire a young generation of artists, learners, and change-makers through the joy of music. Helping young people navigate *big feelings* the Arrow way: with heart, through art. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): interactive stories (21), musical instruments (50), poetry (192), social and emotional learning (96), stories and storytelling (58)
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Inspired by Emily's use of the ukulele, students can build simple instruments from recycled materials and then play along with her videos. This engages students in hands-on creation, enhances their understanding of sound and music, and extends to environmental awareness. Have students pick a song from Emily's YouTube channel, write a short story or poem inspired by the song, and share it in class. Use Emily's videos for sing-along sessions. Students can learn the songs, discuss the lyrics, and explore themes. Use the videos during the day to offer brain breaks to your students.Canva Storyboard Templates - Canva
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1 to 12
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The Canva storyboard templates page offers many different designs to help you plan stories or projects. You can change these templates however you like by adding pictures, text, and...more
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The Canva storyboard templates page offers many different designs to help you plan stories or projects. You can change these templates however you like by adding pictures, text, and more to bring your ideas to life. It's a helpful one-stop shop for storyboard templates.
tag(s): digital storytelling (153), graphic design (49), graphic organizers (48), stories and storytelling (58)
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Storyboards don't have to just be for storytelling. Have students pick a historical event or era they have studied or are interested in exploring further and use the templates to create a graphic novel-style storyboard that narrates the event. Have students select a social issue they are passionate about, such as bullying, mental health awareness, or digital citizenship, and have them choose a template to create a comic book. These can be printed and hung around the school. For younger students, customize a template and print it for offline use. It can be used for any sequencing concept, like life cycles or moon phases. Discuss the idea of daily routines with the class, talking about different activities they do from morning to night.Storytime with Ryan & Craig - Ryan Lagod & Craig Tovey
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K to 5
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Storytime with Ryan & Craig is a weekly reading show for parents, educators, and students. Writer/director/actors Ryan & Craig use their talents to bring picture books to life through...more
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Storytime with Ryan & Craig is a weekly reading show for parents, educators, and students. Writer/director/actors Ryan & Craig use their talents to bring picture books to life through engaging storytelling performances. Use the video link to find all available stories, or choose from the curated playlists that offer selections for different holidays, Pete the Cat, and Dr. Seuss books. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): digital storytelling (153), stories and storytelling (58), video (264)
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Use the videos on this channel to bring stories to life in your classroom and provide examples of expressive reading. After reading picture books and watching videos, incorporate Readers Theater activities to enhance reading and literacy skills. Find many ideas and tips for Readers Theater by visiting Literacy Connections, reviewed here and selecting the link to Readers Theater. Record students' performances and share on SchoolTube, reviewed here to share with family members and watch over and over again!Magic Anime Portraits - Waifu Labs
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4 to 12
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In four easy steps, use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate anime images. Choose a character, select a color palette, fine-tune details such as facial expressions and background,...more
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In four easy steps, use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate anime images. Choose a character, select a color palette, fine-tune details such as facial expressions and background, and finish by choosing a favorite pose. If desired, give your character a name before downloading the image in PNG format from the link provided.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (55), images (260), stories and storytelling (58)
In the Classroom
Use anime to engage students in many topics by creating anime-style images with this resource. Spark creativity in writing projects by creating and displaying portraits with several moods, then ask students to create a story that accompanies the featured images. Share the images with students and ask them to include them on their story document created using Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Extend learning by allowing students to include anime images as part of comic strip stories created using a comic creation tool like ToonyTool, reviewed here. Create comics that tell the steps and outcomes of science experiments, describe Japanese landmarks, or retell folk tales. It's a good idea to require students to create a rough draft of their comic using Printable Comic Strip Templates, reviewed here. When using AI-generation tools, always provide guidance on using resources ethically, creatively, and responsibly.Storyvoice - Scholastic
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K to 7
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Step into the world of imagination with Storyvoice to participate in live storytelling sessions happening multiple times per week with children's authors. Join in the interactive experience...more
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Step into the world of imagination with Storyvoice to participate in live storytelling sessions happening multiple times per week with children's authors. Join in the interactive experience as the featured author engages with the audience, answers questions, and even asks some lucky audience members to read along with them! Select the Start Watching! link to join events and view the schedule of upcoming events, then choose to participate on the web app or download Storyvoice for viewing using the Apple or Google Play app. Upcoming events are listed with the author's name, suggested grade level, and the date and time of the event. Recordings are available the following school day and are available for 24 hours; for live shows on a Friday, recordings are posted the following Monday.
tag(s): authors (106), book lists (166), DAT device agnostic tool (146), preK (269), stories and storytelling (58)
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