SEPTEMBER TAG NEWSLETTER
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Podcast Recommendation: Story Pirates
I listened to this podcast during my 14 hour drive back from New York with my nephew (2nd Grade). He didn't tire of it the whole way and we both laughed A LOT! I would also love for some TAG kids to submit stories!!! -Ms. Scheifflee
"Story Pirates is a media company founded in 2004 to celebrate the words and ideas of kids. It all started in a Harlem school auditorium when a group of friends put on an absurdist sketch comedy show based on stories written by kids. Since then, we’ve launched a hit radio show, the #1 podcast for kids and families, a live tour which performs from coast to coast, and a critically acclaimed middle-grade book series from Random House. Our first book, “Stuck in the Stone Age,” debuted in the Spring of 2018, and our second book, “Digging up Danger,” was released January, 2019. Our debut album, “Nothing Is Impossible,” won the Family Choice Award and the National Parenting Product Award.
The Story Pirates are proud to be a leading advocate for arts education. Through Story Pirates Changemakers, our partner non-profit, the Pirates provide life-changing literacy and creative writing programs in New York and Los Angeles to thousands of kids in Title I schools and homeless shelters.
You can find the Story Pirates podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen."
What exactly is an ‘underachiever,’ and why are there so many of them in our schools?
Want More Creativity? Help Children See Themselves Differently
Get Smart To Do Good: The Character To Contribute
What have we been up to?
1st Grade: Nature's Myths
- What is the purpose of a myth?
- How do myths reflect the culture of ancient peoples?
- How can we create research questions to find information?
2nd Grade: Ends of the Earth
- How does Inuit life differ from ours? How are we the same?
- What adaptations do animals need to survive in the Arctic?
- How could we adapt an Arctic animal to survive in Johns Creek?
3rd Grade: Ancient Civilizations
- How can learning about ancient China help us relate to the modern world?
- How can we apply our understanding of economics and trade when simulating the Silk Road?
4th Grade: Space
- Should we use our resources to explore space? Why or why not?
- What evidence is there to support or refute life on other planets?
- Based on the unique characteristics of the planets, what modifications would need to be made to a spacesuit and why?
5th Grade: Epidemic
- How are viruses and bacteria alike and different?
- Was Mary Mallon a victim or a villain?
- How can we use statistics to track the spread of epidemics and identify trends in data?
- How can we create a persuasive PSA to prevent the spread of dangerous diseases?
Skill Building
- Decision Making
- S.C.A.M.P.E.R.
- Research
- Engineering & Design Process
- Problem Solving
- Brainstorming
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity
Resource Spotlight: Child Mind Institute
The Child Mind Institute is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Our teams work every day to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain and empower parents, professionals and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most.
Extracurricular Enrichment
https://tinyurl.com/sbcetagenrich
Wishlists:
Ms. Scheifflee's TAG Wish List
Link: http://a.co/gwlcP6w
Mrs. Lee's TAG Wish List
Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/QQ9KP8I19HDI?ref_=wl_share
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