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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  • Hero Stories 8: Creative Solutions
    Lesson 108

    Hero Stories 8: Creative Solutions

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade

    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 epis…

  • Hero Stories 6: Hero Sized Problem
    Lesson 106

    Hero Stories 6: Hero Sized Problem

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade

    In this episode, we establish a conflict by giving our hero a hero-sized problem!

  • Our Stories Part 2
    Lesson 110

    Our Stories Part 2

    4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    On 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 1
    Lesson 109

    Our Stories Part 1

    4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    On 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 Baker
    Lesson 3

    Artist Demonstration: Rachele Baker

    Art2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Learn about the art and artistic process of Rachelle Baker, a multi-disciplinary artist from Detroit, Michigan.

  • 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…

  • 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!