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? Wrap up the week with a poetry reading and self-awareness writing activities with grand Rapids based poetry group The Diatribe.
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- FriendsLesson 10
Friends
Pre-KWimee 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…
- FarmsLesson 9
Farms
Pre-KWimee 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 stor…
- Our Stories Part 2Lesson 110
Our Stories Part 2
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th GradeOn today's episode of Extra Credit we meet a teenager who owns his own business, get fit with cardio kickboxing, and learn about self-portraits.
- Our Stories Part 1Lesson 109
Our Stories Part 1
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th GradeOn today's episode of Extra Credit we learn how to draw a rooster, get tips on how to tell an interesting story, and so much more!
- Artist Demonstration: Rachele BakerLesson 3
Artist Demonstration: Rachele Baker
Art2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeLearn about the art and artistic process of Rachelle Baker, a multi-disciplinary artist from Detroit, Michigan. With a background in relief printing, illustrat…
- Wildlife Adventure Stories: We are all ConnectedLesson 1
Wildlife Adventure Stories: We are all Connected
Social Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenListen to the story "We are all Connected" with storyteller David.
- Meet the Helpers: UnfairnessLesson 6
Meet the Helpers: Unfairness
Social Emotional Learning1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenWe can all be helpers by speaking up when something is unfair.
- Bumble BeeLesson 1
Bumble Bee
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th GradeFollow along as staff from the Ann Arbor District Library make cute little animals with just a bit of polymer clay!