Our Stories

From legends to our everyday lives, stories shape who we are.

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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  • Why Turtles Live in Water

    Why Turtles Live in Water

    EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten

    https://youtu.be/7br-LSLZvMYJoin David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of “Why Turtles Live in Water” through visual storytelling.

  • We are all Connected

    We are all Connected

    EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten

    https://youtu.be/FcR-1eO98EsDid you know that bees, birds, wild animals, and humans are all connected? David tells us a story to illustrate how we depend on on…

  • Meet the Helpers: Unfairness
    Lesson 6

    Meet the Helpers: Unfairness

    Career ExplorationSocial Emotional Learning1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten

    We can all be helpers by speaking up when something is unfair.

  • Bumble Bee
    Lesson 01

    Bumble Bee

    Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Follow along as staff from the Ann Arbor District Library make cute little animals with just a bit of polymer clay!

  • FITT
    Lesson 1009

    FITT

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten

    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. Exercise…

  • All About the Breath
    Lesson 1069

    All About the Breath

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten

    Learn to use your breath to calm your body and your mind or to energize them depending on your needs.

  • Fitness Drumming
    Lesson 1065

    Fitness Drumming

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten

    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 proba…

  • Bubble Science
    Lesson 602

    Bubble Science

    Science3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Bubbling Over with Bubbles! Dr. Rob and the Curious Crew are “bubbling over” with investigations into the science behind soapy, sudsy bubbles! STEM Challenge: …