Curated Video
Sound by Sound Blending for Beginning Readers
This video has kids practice blending sounds sound by sound where they blend the first two sounds first, and then the next sounds. Many kids who struggle to blend words find this method helpful. This is great for kids who are just...
Curated Video
Reading Multi-Syllable Words {Consonant +LE}
This gives practice reading multisyllabic words with consonant + le syllables, along with many hopefully prior learned syllables. This helps kids break apart words to read and spell longer words.
Curated Video
Reading Multi-Syllable Words {Vowel Teams}
This gives practice reading multisyllabic words with vowel team and diphthong syllables, along with many hopefully prior learned syllables. This helps kids break apart words to read and spell longer words.
Curated Video
Cement Mixer
Sing with Leo the Truck the Concrete Mixer song for kids.The mixing drum turns around. Beep beep beep, there's work to do around the town, beep beep beep. What is this funny looking truck? Don't rush past. Let us ask what this vehicle's...
Wonderscape
Krakatoa: the Devestating Eruption that Shaped Volcano Research
The eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 was one of the most powerful and loudest explosions in history, reaching 310 decibels and being heard over 3,000 miles away. The blast triggered massive tsunamis, destroying nearby areas and taking 36,000...
Wonderscape
Choosing an Instrument Based On Music You Like
Choosing an instrument to learn might seem hard, but it can be easy if you think about what kind of music you like. Different instruments fit different styles—guitars and drums are great for rock, while pianos and saxophones are popular...
Wonderscape
What is a Nano Harp?
The nano harp is the smallest instrument in the world. It was created by scientists in a lab and is made out of a single piece of silicon, which is extremely small, making the nano harp extremely difficult to play. The sound a nano harp...
Great Big Story
From family project to slobal success, the story of fine tuned headphones
Discover the inspiring journey of a family’s passion project that led to the creation of world-renowned, high-quality headphones.
Curated Video
Common Trigraphs: TCH, DGE, & IGH
This video teaches about trigraphs, tch, dge, and igh and the rules of when to use them. There is practice with both reading and writing with them.
Great Big Story
The origins of the Magic Eight Ball, from Mary to novelty
Explore the fascinating history of the Magic Eight Ball, from Mary Carter's clairvoyant beginnings to its transformation into a beloved novelty item.
Music Matters
Is VI-I a Good Chord Progression? - Music Composition
Harmony text books often advise us to avoid using this particular chord progression. Why is that? This music composition lesson explains how this chord progression can create difficulties in the part writing with consecutive / parallel...
Music Matters
Conjunct and Disjunct Melody Writing - Music Composition
What is meant by the terms conjunct and disjunct in relation to melody writing? We listen to and look at one melody written entirely using conjunct movement and consider its merits & weaknesses. We then do the same in relation to a...
Music Matters
What are Polychords? - Music Theory
Discover what polychords are and learn how polychords differ from extended chords. We consider how extended chords are given a functional context whereas polychords add colour to music without needing a functional context. The use of...
Advocate of Wordz
What is Poetry?
In the inaugural episode of this new webseries "Poetry Defined," we tackle our series' namesake. We define what poetry is and briefly explore its etymology. This will set-up the rest of this series moving forward.
Great Big Story
The unexpected origin of the hip-hop air horn
Uncover the surprising history behind the iconic hip-hop air horn and how it became a staple in music culture.
Great Big Story
Polar diving, Lisa Kelly's chilling adventures
Join Lisa Kelly on her breathtaking dives in Arctic and Antarctic waters, exploring unique marine life and braving extreme cold.
Great Big Story
Mastering metal, the art of screaming safely
Explore the techniques of a metal scream teacher blending opera, Shakespeare, and passion to teach safe screaming.
Great Big Story
Andy Cavatorta, sculpting sound with robotics
Explore the innovative world of Andy Cavatorta, where robotics merge with art to create unprecedented musical experiences.
Great Big Story
How sound influences taste, exploring sonic seasoning
Uncover the surprising impact of sound on taste with Professor Charles Spence's research on sonic seasoning and its effects on food experiences.
Wonderscape
The Sound of Poetry: Rhythm, Rhyme, and Repetition
Sound devices in poetry enhance rhythm, mood, and meaning by emphasizing certain words and phrases. Amanda Gorman’s The Hill We Climb exemplifies five key sound devices: alliteration, assonance, consonance, rhyme, and repetition. These...
Wonderscape
The Art of Poetry: Expression, Rhythm, and Impact
Poetry is the art of expression through words, evoking emotions and imagination. It follows specific elements—imagery, rhythm, density, sound, and line—that shape its form and impact. This program explores the essence of poetry, its...