English Language Arts

The Michigan Learning Channel provides supplemental English support for Kindergarten through 3rd Grade that are aligned with Michigan educational standards.

Spend an AniMinute with Jabari the Giraffe
Partner ContentLesson 3
Spend an AniMinute with Jabari the Giraffe
English Social Emotional Learning Social StudiesKindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Enjoy the Detroit Zoo's AniMinute series where we introduce you to individual animals living at the Detroit Zoo. In this episode, Andrew, mammal keeper for the…
Wildlife Adventure Stories: Why Turtles Live in Water
Partner ContentLesson 2
Wildlife Adventure Stories: Why Turtles Live in Water
English Social Emotional Learning Social StudiesKindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Join David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of "Why Turtles Live in Water" through visual storytelling.
Nature in OUR Neighborhood: Colors and Shapes
Partner ContentLesson 1
Nature in OUR Neighborhood: Colors and Shapes
English Social Emotional Learning Social StudiesPre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Build your own tool to explore the different colors and shapes outside in your neighborhood.
Wildlife Adventure Stories: We are all Connected
Partner ContentLesson 1
Wildlife Adventure Stories: We are all Connected
English Social Emotional Learning Social StudiesKindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Listen to the story "We are all Connected" with storyteller David.
Ada’s Violin
Live from the Opera HouseLesson 1
Ada’s Violin
English3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Join Guest Reader and Musician Miriam Pico for the book Ada’s Violin
Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life
Live from the Opera HouseLesson 2
Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life
English3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Join Guest Reader Kimmee Wenkel for the book Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor
Papas Mechanical Fish
Live from the Opera HouseLesson 3
Papas Mechanical Fish
English3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Join Guest Reader Marty Lagina for the book Papa’s Mechanical Fish
Twenty One Elephants
Live from the Opera HouseLesson 4
Twenty One Elephants
English3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Join Guest Reader Casey Cowell for the book 21 Elephants and Still Standing

Additional Resources

Ann Arbor District Library Storytimes

Pre-K | English Language Arts | Librarians from the Ann Arbor District Library bring a story to you for a fast-paced and highly engaging half-hour.

Camp TV

K – 5th Grade | English, Health & Fitness, Math, Science, Social-Emotional Learning, Social Studies
| A special kids’ block with exciting content from zoos, libraries, and more!

Great Lakes Now

6th – 12th Grade | Science, Social Studies | Providing coverage of issues around protecting, cherishing and enjoying the Great Lakes.

Let’s Learn

Pre-K – 2nd Grade | English, Health & Fitness, Math, Science, Social-Emotional Learning, Social Studies | “Let’s Learn” is a daily series featuring educator instruction and virtual field trips.