This is Week 5 of our MLC Summer of Fun program!
Hear traditional stories from east African, European, and Native American storytellers. Then, explore the stories we tell about ourselves. How do stories impact our identity?
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Early Learners
Download the Early Learners Summer Activity Book for Preschool – Kindergarten Learners.
Lower Elementary
Download the Lower Elementary Summer Activity Book for 1st Grade – 3rd Grade Learners.
Upper Elementary
Download the Upper Elementary Summer Activity Book for 4th Grade – 5th Grade Learners.
Bonus Activities
For more summer exploration, try these bonus activities curated for Our Stories Week.
Work It Our Wombats! Story Emporium
Play mini games to unlock animal cards to build your collection!
Create Your Own Family Album
Share stories with your child as you place photos, drawings, or other objects together in a collection.
Make Book Cookies!
These literary treats’ main ingredients are graham crackers and imagination!
Lessons in this Week’s Activity Book
Lesson 210
Learn about the letter I and read about predicting the weather.
Lesson 210
Read a poem and search for high-frequency words in the poem.
Lesson 210
Read and write words with the -ough- spelling and learn how to help prevent pollution.
Lesson 210
Work with words that have open syllables and organize ideas for an opinion writing.
Lesson 306
Use visual fraction models to add and subtract fractions with the same denominators. Notice patterns in the numerator and denominator of the sum and difference. Get some more practice with identifying and representing equivalent fractions.
Lesson 106
In this episode, we establish a conflict by giving our hero a hero-sized problem!
Lesson 107
Read and write multi-digit whole numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Compare two multi-digit numbers based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols.
Lesson 316
Join Mrs. Gray for a Mystery Math Mistake with D.C. He needs help figuring out his number sentences to match ten frames. We are going to work on answering questions about how many are in groups of up to 20.
Lesson 315
Join Ms. Askew for a Mystery Math Mistake. Can you find her division mistake? We'll use number lines, fraction strips, and area models to find equivalent fractions!
Lesson 311
Join Mrs. Markavich for a Mystery Math Mistake with Value Pak - they need your help! Next, start to compare and order objects by length.
Lesson 311
Join Mrs. McCartney for a Mystery Math Mistake. Can you help D.C. fix his problem? Next, explore fractions by partitioning rectangles and circles into halves, fourths and thirds.
All Our Stories Week Lessons
Lesson 107
Go on the job in a local community to see what working in public service is all about. Then, visit the the University of Michigan to learn about the career pathway and outlook for students looking to work in public service.
Lesson 2
Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working with the teaching staff.
Lesson 1
Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working with the teaching staff.
Lesson 1
Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working with the teaching staff.
Lesson 8
Ebony Wynn is an assistant teacher, supporting the primary teacher at all levels.
Nebila Abdulmelik, a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. She finds it very rewarding to make a living on her own terms and work on projects that speak to her creativity and values. Nebila says kids should consider storytelling because it's a powerful tool that can help connect us with the past, with others and with ourselves.
Nebila Abdulmelik is a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. Nebila says kids should consider storytelling because it's a powerful tool that can help connect us with the past, with others and with ourselves.
Learn about the art and artistic process of Kayla Powers, a weaver and natural dyer living and working in Detroit, Michigan.
Genesis dives into exploring marine archaeology with Melanie Damour! Melanie explains what it’s like to scuba dive to historic shipwrecks to study ancient artifacts and bring history back to the surface.
Lesson 222
Wimee sings a song about what dragons have fun doing; the team writes a story about a dragon and screwdriver-shaped ice cream; Ms. Stephanie shows us how to make a paper bag dragon puppet; in Check Out This Book, we learn what dragons love to eat; and Wimee chats with a bowling-loving dragon friend!
Have you ever wondered why mosquitoes always seem to be buzzing in our ears? Join David, educator and storyteller for the Detroit Zoological Society, as he tells the story of the mosquito.
Why do giraffes stand so tall? Join David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of "When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks" through visual storytelling.
Lesson 210
Work with words that have open syllables and organize ideas for an opinion writing.
Lesson 210
Read and write words with the -ough- spelling and learn how to help prevent pollution.
Lesson 210
Read a poem and search for high-frequency words in the poem.
Lesson 210
Learn about the letter I and read about predicting the weather.
Lesson 209
Learn about the letter F and floods, then practice building words.
Lesson 209
Read a story connected to space and learn new kinds of blends.
Lesson 209
Learn to read and write words with the -ough- spelling and learn about text features.
Lesson 209
Find a mystery word, read a poem, and look at an example of opinion writing
Lesson 119
Moby talks about stories being everywhere; Wimee tells a story about a river trip he took with a worm; Ms. Sara translates today's story words into Spanish; Wimee talks with kids about being writers; Ms. Kelaine takes us on a tour of the KDL Bookmobile where thousands of stories live; and Wimee dreams about discovering the most magical book in the world!
Lesson 306
Use visual fraction models to add and subtract fractions with the same denominators. Notice patterns in the numerator and denominator of the sum and difference. Get some more practice with identifying and representing equivalent fractions.
Lesson 108
In this episode, we'll think about creative ways a hero can overcome obstacles. Each episode of SPTV includes one of these educational lessons. Catch full episodes of Story Pirates on the Michigan Learning Channel.
Lesson 106
In this episode, we establish a conflict by giving our hero a hero-sized problem!
Lesson 107
Read and write multi-digit whole numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Compare two multi-digit numbers based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols.
Lesson 10
Wimee and Moby both sing and share about their friends; Wimee and friends write a story about a flying sandwich; Nia creates our story illustration in the HBCU Wimage Lab; Ms. Sara teaches us our key story words in Spanish; Ms. Holly talks to Wimee about what it's like to have autism; Siblee shows us a music video of Boo Lou and her friend playing games; and Miss Maddie has a dance party!
Lesson 09
Wimee sings a goofy song about farm animals; Wimee and friends write a story about a lunch-stealing chicken; Brock joins us in the Wimage Lab; and our key story words are translated into Chinese by Miss Holly. During Tech Talk, Ms. Kelaine teaches us about computer farms; Gabriel joins us to show us his marshmallow farm
Lesson 110
On today's episode of Extra Credit we meet a teenager who owns his own business, get fit with cardio kickboxing, [...]
Lesson 109
On today's episode of Extra Credit we learn how to draw a rooster, get tips on how to tell an [...]
https://youtu.be/7br-LSLZvMY Join David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of “Why Turtles Live in Water” through visual storytelling.
https://youtu.be/FcR-1eO98EsDid you know that bees, birds, wild animals, and humans are all connected? David tells us a story to illustrate [...]
Lesson 6
We can all be helpers by speaking up when something is unfair.
Lesson 01
Follow along as staff from the Ann Arbor District Library make cute little animals with just a bit of polymer clay!
Lesson 109
Join Christopher for songs and stories to start your day.
Lesson 1009
Learn about FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) as a form of exercise and discover simple movements you can do in the comfort of your living room. Exercises include torso twists, swimmers, and more.
Lesson 1069
Learn to use your breath to calm your body and your mind or to energize them depending on your needs.
Lesson 1065
For this movement activity, we will be doing fitness drumming. All you need is a couple of spoons with a long handle if possible (wooden or plastic would probably be best) or 2 drum sticks if you have them.
Lesson 602
Bubbling Over with Bubbles! Dr. Rob and the Curious Crew are “bubbling over” with investigations into the science behind soapy, sudsy bubbles! STEM Challenge: Design and Build a Bubble Wand. Curious About Careers: Soap Maker Julie Konkle.
Lesson 316
Join Ms. Askew for a Mystery Math Mistake. Can you find her division mistake? D.C is going to help us understand how to decompose fractions to make a whole number!
Lesson 315
Join Ms. Askew for a Mystery Math Mistake. Can you find her division mistake? We'll use number lines, fraction strips, and area models to find equivalent fractions!
Lesson 316
Join Mrs. Gray for a Mystery Math Mistake with D.C. He needs help figuring out his number sentences to match ten frames. We are going to work on answering questions about how many are in groups of up to 20.
Lesson 315
Join Mrs. Gray for a Mystery Math Mistake with D.C. He needs help figuring out his number bonds to match ten frames. We are going to have fun figuring out how many objects are in our collections.
Lesson 108
Come learn & sing with Miss Linda! Marty the Music Man has fun with musical tempos. Miss Linette tells us about going to the Veterinarian in the Curiosity Corner. Betty the Bookworm reads "The Waterbug & the DragonFly." Miss Linda gets a special gift.
Lesson 107
Come learn & sing with Miss Linda! Marty the Music Man talks to us about different woodwind instruments. Miss Linette visits Maestro Wilson in the Curiosity Corner. Betty the Bookworm reads "Making New Friends." Miss Linda gets a special gift.
Lesson 29
Practice going from moving to stillness and understand the effects both have on your body.
Lesson 311
Join Mrs. Markavich for a Mystery Math Mistake with Value Pak - they need your help! Next, start to compare and order objects by length.
Lesson 312
Join Mrs. McCartney for a Mystery Math Mistake. Can you help D.C. fix his problem? Next, make halves, thirds, fourths in different ways and discover a whole.
Lesson 311
Join Mrs. McCartney for a Mystery Math Mistake. Can you help D.C. fix his problem? Next, explore fractions by partitioning rectangles and circles into halves, fourths and thirds.
Lesson 312
Join Mrs. Markavich for a Mystery Math Mistake with Value Pak, they need your help! Next, explore measuring by choosing objects to indirectly compare.
Lesson 09
Learn how you can pump up your muscles and pump up your mind with these fitness activities.