Little Stories for Tiny People features original stories the whole family will love. Filled with endearing characters and inventive story lines, LSFTP is sure to spark your child’s imagination and to delight the entire family. Lovingly crafted to appeal to all ages, LSFTP is perfect for car rides, bedtime, or any time! Little Stories Premium offers even more stories, an ad-free listening experience, and access to Little Stories for Sleep, an exclusive bedtime podcast. Visit www.littlestories ...
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We investigate philanthropy, nonprofits and international aid. In-depth interviews and shoe leather reporting from across the globe. Send us your tips. www.tinyspark.org
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Want to love walking into your ELA classroom each day? Excited about innovative strategies like PBL, escape rooms, hexagonal thinking, sketchnotes, one-pagers, student podcasting, genius hour, and more? Want a thriving choice reading program and a shelf full of compelling diverse texts? You're in the right place! Here you'll find interviews with top authors from the ELA field, workshops with strategies you can use in class immediately, and quick tips to ignite your English teacher creativity ...
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Want to know what it’s REALLY like to follow your dreams? Dive into personal stories and success secrets of inspiring creatives, innovators, and difference makers, along with leadership and success coach Deb Gaut. If you would love a backstage pass, join us every week for these enlightening, engaging interviews. Program length: 25-30 mins/episode. Release schedule: Tuesdays at 12:30 a.m. (U.S./Central)
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The Shá Sparks Show. When was the last time you felt Fired up about your life? Ever think there is no way that you could start a business because you have been through so much or you don’t have the right college degree? This podcast shares the journeys of those who invested in themselves and the people around them. From interviews with business and military leaders to people who have found their purpose and started a non-profit, their stories will inspire you to invest in yourself first so i ...
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Explore science facts, intriguing scientific discoveries, and hands-on activities to try yourself at home. The perfect way to spark an interest in science and to feed the minds of science-curious children aged 8 to 12 years. Jenny Lynch is a science show presenter, writer, and science kit inventor, with a knack for making complicated scientific ideas fun, fascinating, and easy to follow. Matilda Sercombe is a young presenter with a passion for sharing fast facts and posing intriguing questions.
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A podcast that is centered around the life story of the podcast guest.
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Welcome to the official home for Paizo's podcasts! Pathfinder Secrets of Magic: Four esteemed graduates from the College of Mysteries in Absalom are sent to a tiny desert village in eastern Thuvia along the banks of the Junira River. Rumor has it that everyone in this small community has suddenly developed magical abilities. Power that, if left unchecked, might spell their doom. Perhaps even more troubling, even those who just visit the town receive powers as well! Can these four spellslingi ...
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Reignite Your Retirement: Discover, Re-Inspire, Thrive with 'Don't Retire, Reinspire' Join us on 'Don't Retire, Reinspire' for an engaging exploration of the baby boomers' journey into retirement. We’re here to redefine retirement with purpose and challenge outdated retirement stereotypes. Our podcast dives deep into living life to the fullest, offering heartwarming retirement stories and actionable advice to help you thrive in this new chapter. Expect insights on creating a vibrant, meaning ...
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Of the numerous electronic music talents emergent in Washington, DC, it’s Sarah Myers whose consistency in delivery of “dank, nasty” house and techno sets as transformative experiences makes her a standout. Her name and inimitable style are respected in locales as diverse as Brooklyn, Barcelona, Burning Man and more, which adds to the significance and renown of her work. Furthermore, in the past decade, her determination and passion have matched her growth in talent and skill. This has led t ...
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The Power of Ambition Habits for the athlete and the entrepreneur. AMBITION HABITS is combination of mindset (the mental blueprint), habits (consistent daily actions), skills (the tools), and strategies (being smart & tactical) that can accomplish dreams, goals, and ambitions. It's about aligning your daily actions with your long-term vision, ensuring that every step you take you are always keeping the end goal in sight. What is the FOCUS of AMBITION HABITS? Ambition is the fuel that powers ...
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Welcome to ’Her Trade Story’, with Melissa Millar, the heart and soul behind Women of Trades and Industry and Women Of Trades. This podcast is an invitation to explore the real stories of women thriving in trades, industry, and business. Each episode brings you motivation, actionable insights, and candid conversations with women who’ve broken moulds, and experts who bring wisdom in leadership, finance, and personal growth. ’Her Trade Story’ aims to be your source of inspiration and guidance, ...
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Hey there, I’m Dr. Kyle Farr, DNP, NP-C. Im a Board-certified Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Kyle Farr Aesthetics in Plymouth, Michigan. I practice full-time in aesthetic medicine and this is The Aesthetically Honest Podcast! The Aesthetically Honest Podcast is born from my drive to bring AUTHENTIC and HONEST insight into the aesthetic industry. It’s a collection of topics that truly has something for everyone. It will spark interest in the first-time aesthetic patient to the most exp ...
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Welcome to Angel’s Authentic Action Podcast, brought to you by FunFast Productions and GAL Media, and supporting the Authentic Action School online. I’m your host, Gabrielle Angel Lilly, and I am here to wake you up, shake you up, maybe even break you up a little bit; by challenging your beliefs, examining our social constructs and biases, and offering diverse perspectives on living a good life.On this show, I will be interviewing and conversing with outstanding creators—artists, activists, ...
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While using technology in the classroom will be a major highlight of this podcast, it will also highlight the amazing teaching that is happening in the Mill Creek Community School Corporation and how they are helping to "build" Cadets. Cadet Architects is hosted by Matt Miller, Fivestar Technology Solutions eCoach / Innovative Learning Specialist at Mill Creek Community Schools in west-central Indiana. Follow him on twitter at @dropstepdunk You can see the great teaching and learning that ha ...
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Results May Vary is a podcast, and a community, to help you design your life. Through our work in the fields of design, innovation, and executive coaching, Tracy DeLuca, Chris Waugh, and Katia Verresen have learned that the creative problem-solving strategies we use to help organizations tackle tough challenges apply to people-problems too. The design process is universal – gaining empathy and taking action is useful for every industry, and individual, alike. Our hope is that by sharing stor ...
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On this week’s mini-episode, let’s talk about how to build an audio assignment in early in the year without feeling intimidated. Maybe you joined me for Camp Creative last summer and you’ve got alllll the student podcasting background, or maybe you’re new to the topic and feeling a bit wary. Either way, this episode is for you! Let’s walk through h…
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Social Work Difference Maker Lance Hillsinger Shares His Story
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Lance Hillsinger worked in social services for 34 years. As he shares his story he talks about what he saw as a cycle for families that was difficult to break free from. Growing up in Southern California, he was fortunate to have parents who were a good example of what a marriage should be. He talks about these early years and how this positive upb…
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Video is everywhere in communication these days, including on Reels, TikTok, and Youtube, where our students are. Building creative video projects into ELA can help leverage students' interests in these platforms toward building skills in research, storytelling, speaking, and building an argument. Not to mention skills within the genre itself, whic…
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This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Tess, the assistant director of the Farm Theater Group, is thrilled. Tomorrow is the group's opening night performance of "Beyond The Meadow" and she just knows it is going to be flawless. Until...the leading lady, Starletta S. Goose, is hit on the head with a slop bucket. Tess is ta…
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We moved this month, and it wasn’t one of your quick moves. We did one of those once, from one cabin to the one next door, carrying our furniture and baskets of stuff across a soon well-worn path through the woods. But no, this one was an international move across four flights and nine time zones, with some of our stuff going by shipping container …
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Episode 10: Journeys of Healing: From Personal Wellness to Publishing a Legacy
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In this inspiring episode of ‘Don’t Retire, Reinspire,’ host Lyn Nikoloff sits down with Warren, who transformed his personal wellness journey through cancer into a powerful book that documents their family history. Join us as we explore how writing became a tool for healing, self-discovery, and legacy building. Discover the profound impact of stor…
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Little Hedgehog is Back in Class: A Story for Kids
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Little Hedgehog and Bebe cannot wait to get back to school! There is just one problem: their new teacher is known for being the strictest teacher in the whole school. Are the rumors true? Or could there be more to the story? You'll have to listen and find out. If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to SAUVIE for the super important re…
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On this week’s mini-episode, I want to talk about learning names, and my easy trick for mastery. It took me many years, but finally, after a year in which I had a Kalina, Karina, Ekaterina, and Katrina, I figured out a plan that really worked. I hate not knowing students’ names. It stresses me out, big time. Maybe you’re the same? The worst is when…
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321: Jason Reynolds doesn't write Boring Books
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Jason Reynolds' website headline reads "Here's What I Do: Not Write Boring books." How great is that? As with everything he does, he seems to be speaking directly to the young people he's always trying to reach. There's a reason The Library of Congress chose him as the national ambassador for young adult literature. Last year I created an Instagram…
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On this week’s mini-episode, I’m sharing the coolest discussion warm-up I’ve ever learned, which I picked up at the Exeter Humanities Institute one week after my first year of teaching and the same week that I met my husband. You’re going to love it! As you know if you listen to the podcast much, my favorite discussion method is called Harkness, an…
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Retired USAF CMSgt Dave Nordel Shares His Story and Explains Why He's Max Fab
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Dave Nordel grew up on a dairy farm in Northern California learning important life lessons. As Dave recalls his life we discuss some of these lessons which include what it means when cows lie down. (Yes, this is a tease.) We talk quite a bit about what Dave learned on his varied assignments around the world. He took much of what he learned and foun…
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319: Got Phone Problems? Help for a Distracted Generation, with Angela Watson
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The first time I really understood what flow meant I was barefoot in salty sand, building a beach sculpture in Mexico alone in the sunshine. Two hours seemed to disappear in moments as I gathered water-smoothed scraps of painted tile and bright shells and arranged them into swirls and towers underneath the cliffs. Take a second here and ask yoursel…
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Episode 9: Legacy narratives: Chatty tales of ancestry
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In this episode of Legacy Narratives: Chatty Tales of Ancestry, we explore the art of storytelling to preserve family history and genealogy. Discover how to document family narratives and create a lasting legacy through memory preservation and personal archives. We delve into the importance of historical records, oral history, and heritage in const…
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The Frogs and The Houseguest: A Story for Kids
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Mrs. Frog wishes her husband could be a bit warmer to other frogs, especially if he wants to join her for a dinner party next week. So Mr. Frog sets about to be as warm and friendly as he possibly can. By a stroke of good fortune, Mr. Frog's long lost cousin shows up on his doorstep, giving Mr. Frog a perfect opportunity to show how hospitable and …
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On this week’s mini-episode, I want to give my answer to a question I see all the time in our Facebook community, Creative High School English, and it’s this: What’s the best way to spend a teacher budget? So let’s dive into five great options. . Classroom Poster Printing Over the years I’ve seen a lot of wonderful classroom poster creation from fe…
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Wayde Fishman Loves Hawaii (Living the Aloha Life is His Podcast)
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Living the Aloha Life is a podcast I have listened to since 2018. This is where I was introduced to Wayde Fishman. Wayde loves Hawaii the way I love Hawaii so naturally as Wayde shares his story, we talk at length about Hawaii. We discuss what we love about Hawaii, what first attracted Wayde to Hawaii, and the reality of living in Hawaii today. We …
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317: Classroom Design with Real Impact (from the Archives)
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Today I’d like to share one of my favorite episodes from the Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast archives. In this special episode, I invited five creative guests to give their take on impactful classroom design. This back-to-school season felt like the perfect time to share it again. I’ll be back with a full episode on Thursday, but at the moment I’m…
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Episode 8: Unpacking Insurance: Retiree Experiences and Insights
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In this episode of Don’t Retire, Reinspire, host Lyn Nikoloff delves into the critical world of insurance and assurance with a special guest who has spent 62 years in the insurance industry. The discussion highlights the differences between insurance and assurance, and the ways these financial tools can provide security and peace of mind in retirem…
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Let’s go green with five fascinating fast facts about fantastic plants, a deep dive into plant adaptations, a question about carnivorous plants, some history of the science of pitcher plants, and a photosynthesis activity for you to try yourself at home. Presented by Jenny Lynch and Matilda Sercombe. Written and produced by Jenny Lynch. Music by Pu…
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On this week’s mini-episode, I just have a very quick idea for you and it’s this. As back-to-school hits, it’s easy to immediately become isolated in your classroom. You’ve got a million to-dos for your space and your students. But the school year is going to feel better if you feel connected to the teacher across the hall, the teacher next door, a…
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315: The Back-to-School Independent Reading Kickstart
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Back-to-School season is the perfect time to set up your reading program for success throughout the year. Heading into the school year with a well-organized library, a plan for routines like First Chapter Friday and Book Trailer Tuesday, a kickoff book tasting, an appealing book display, and a regular time to read will help so much in inspiring you…
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Episode 7: Don't Retire, Reinspire: Celebrating Retirement Milestones with Joy and Community
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In this episode of "Don't Retire, Reinspire," we explore the joy and importance of celebrating milestones in retirement. From significant birthdays and anniversaries to personal achievements, these celebrations add richness and meaning to our lives. We discuss how acknowledging these special moments can enhance emotional and physical well-being, st…
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This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Mr. Beetle's story times have been erupting with boisterousness lately and he has reached the end of his patience. Gwen, his faithful assistant, suggests he take a break in order to recharge his storytelling battery. But Mr. Beetle's night off takes a series of unexpected turns. Wher…
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On this week’s mini-episode, I want to answer a question from our community about lesson planning. Here it is: “How do you plan? I’m struggling to put together a series of lessons that culminate into a bigger assignment. For example, if I want my students to end up writing a persuasive essay, what would I plan to prepare them to write it? Do you go…
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Tiny House Adviser Laura Lynch Shares Her Story
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Laura Lynch grew up in Virginia with a tight knit Christian upbringing. When her parents decided to build a home, Laura got ahold of the blueprints and found them fascinating. As she tells her story, she talks about being interested in blueprints and drawing homes in her youth. There was time in the U.S. Air Force, college, a home purchase that wen…
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313: Don't Make My First Day of School Mistakes
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Maybe you've heard the story of how I almost quit teaching on my first first day of school. Despite the fact that I had spent three months preparing moment-by-moment lessons for fall. Despite the fact that I was wearing my super cool white embroidered top from Bass and carrying my first ever leather shoulder bag. Despite the fact that I had asked a…
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On this week’s mini-episode, I want to share my top strategy for taking the pressure off you while delivering a great experience for parents on back-to-school night, stations. Back-to-school night, like the first day of school, can be a stressful time. You’re trying to get a lot of information across quickly, and it can feel like the only way to ge…
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If I told you the elective we’re about to dive into has an “awkward party” unit, would you believe me? Well, it does, and I can’t wait for you to learn about it and start planning an awkward party lesson of your own. Today on the show, we’re continuing our creative electives series with veteran teacher Lisa Blake, who's been teaching for 33 years i…
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Episode 6: Socially Savvy Retirement: Maximizing Connections with Don't Retire, Reinspire
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In this episode of Don’t retire reinspire, we delve into the dynamic intersection of retirement, and social media Discover how to leverage the power of social media connections to reimagine retirement as a period of growth, community, and purpose. We explore practical strategies for staying engaged, building meaningful networks, and finding inspira…
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Kip has been itching to take a 'just because' walk in the woods. Finally, he gets his chance. He's got a whole day with nothing to do before he performs in a sunset concert with his band at Big Fish Pond. But what is meant to be a quick jaunt in the woods turns into something quite a bit longer and unexpected. Will Kip make it back in time for the …
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On this week’s mini-episode, I want to answer a question from our community about reading in class. Here it is “ Hi all. Next year my middle school will be implementing a 45-minute every-other-day reading block for all students. All teachers (ELA or not) will be required to cover the class. I am wondering…what you do with it…” In today’s episode, I…
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Destigmatizing Loneliness is a Big Part of Richard Demings Story
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Richard Deming discovered music at an early age. He played drums. Like many, he thought it would be great to be in a band and play music for a living. Today Richard teaches at Yale where he also directs the creative writing program. Sometimes in life, you must take the other fork. The fact that Richards dream of playing drums for a living didn’t pa…
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309: Exploring Modern ELA Mediums (The Elective Series)
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What would you do if you had nine weeks to help ELA students imagine the real-world use of ELA skills? Inside the unique elective wheel program at Lisa Jones' school, students explore each discipline for nine weeks before moving onto the next. To show them literacy in action, Lisa has crafted an elective with three real-world projects to help them …
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Curl up in your bed of feathers with this sweet day-in-the-life story of a young fishermouse. This "Wandering Sleep Story" is part of a series available on Little Stories for Sleep, a bedtime podcast available to all Little Stories Premium subscribers. On Little Stories for Sleep, every episode begins and ends with soft music perfect for bedtime. T…
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Let’s get a bit stinky with five fascinating fast facts about faeces, a deep dive into unusual animal poo, a question about why poo smells bad, some history of fossilised poo, and scat saving citizen science projects for you to try yourself. Presented by Jenny Lynch and Matilda Sercombe. Written and produced by Jenny Lynch. Music by Purple Planet M…
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This week let’s talk about careers. I don’t know if you can relate, but I graduated from high school with a general awareness of maybe six careers - law, medicine, teaching, ministry, science, and business. Let’s talk about how we can show our students a broader view of what’s out there - and build in some ELA skills to the process. A fun way to st…
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307: Teaching African American Literature (The Elective Series)
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Today on the show, we’ll find out what happened when an administrator attended a student’s genius hour project presentation about a new elective she wanted to see proposed Teaching African American Literature. Spoiler alert, magic. We’re continuing our elective series today, and I’m delighted to tell you we're hearing from passionate veteran teache…
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PREMIUM PREVIEW: Little Hedgehog's Summer Camp Adventure
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This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Little Hedgehog and Bebe finally made it to Camp Prickletots! But because they've been assigned to different zones of camp, they will have few opportunities to be together...and may even miss out on signing up to perform in the camp's legendary 103-year-old show, Rhyme Time Adventure…
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306: Help! My Readers have such Different Skill Levels
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On this week’s mini-episode, I want to answer a question sent in by a member of our community. Here’s what she writes: Hi Betsy, I have classes of 10th graders who are SO divergent in skill levels. Some are reading Murakami for fun, and some are reading at a 5th grade level. I am struggling to differentiate for them and provide challenge for the st…
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Utkarsh Narang's Story Will Inspire & Ignite Your Spark (and make you feel happy)
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Often as I sit and talk story with my guest, I have such a fun, therapeutic experience that before I know it twenty, or thirty minutes have flown by. This is how it was as I visited with Utkarsh Narang. Today, Utkarsh is a happiness coach but as he tells his story, he recalls just how his life path took him from New Delhi, India to Melbourne, Austr…
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305: Teaching Dramatic Writing (The Elective Series Continues)
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Today on the show we’re hearing from Valerie Boehm, who teaches a Dramatic Writing elective in Georgia as part of the state’s initiative to help more students find their way to good jobs in the film industry. So cool, right? This episode is part of our continuing series on electives, which has been SO MUCH fun to record. I hope you’re as excited to…
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Episode 5: Don't Retire, Reinspire: One Person's Journey of Tiny Home Living and Community Connections
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In this episode, join us as we embark on an exploration of a retiree's inspiring journey into non-traditional retirement living. Discover how embracing a minimalist lifestyle in a tiny home has not only simplified their existence but also deepened their ties to community. Through personal anecdotes, we uncover the joys and hurdles of tiny home livi…
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Pearl loves her family, enjoys wearing her stylish hat, and looks forward to traveling to the mountains. She's also a minivan. You can write a story about anything, you know. Listen to find out what happens in this sweet story about family life. ENJOY! Know a family heading out on a road trip? Do them a favor and send them this episode. Thank you t…
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