English Language Arts

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

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.
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
Aliens Are Coming
Live from the Opera HouseLesson 5
Aliens Are Coming
English3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Join Guest Reader: Ron Jolly for the book Aliens Are Coming!: The True Account Of The 1938 War Of The Worlds Radio Broadcast
Iggy Peck, Architect
Live from the Opera HouseLesson 6
Iggy Peck, Architect
English3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Join Guest Reader Carter Oosterhouse for the book Iggy Peck, Architect.

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.