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The Day Henry Met...A Cow

Pre-K - 3rd
Henry meets a Cow and learns about where milk comes from. Unfortunately, the gate to the cow field has been left open & the Cows have gone during the night. Henry becomes a Cowboy & helps round up the lost herd in time for the Barn Dance!
Instructional Video5:02
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The Day Henry Met...A Car

Pre-K - 3rd
Henry meets a friendly Racing Car. Henry learns about engines and finds out that Racing Car has never finished a race. Henry becomes a Racing Driver for the day, races around the track, & even manages to help Race Car finish his first race.
Instructional Video5:04
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The Day Henry Met...A Lighthouse

Pre-K - 3rd
Henry meets a Lighthouse who needs to light the way for a boat as it heads towards the shore but his bulb has gone. Henry becomes a Lighthouse Keeper for the day & after climbing lots of steps, carrying a bulb he finally saves the day.
Instructional Video5:04
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The Day Henry Met...A Rooster

Pre-K - 3rd
Henry meets a friendly Rooster. Rooster needs to wake up the farmer so he can feed the animals but he has a sore throat and can't crow. Henry becomes a Farmer for the day and helps feed all the animals and even helps cure his sore throat.
Instructional Video5:00
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The Day Henry Met...A Whale

Pre-K - 3rd
Henry meets a friendly Whale. Henry learns all about how whales breath underwater but unfortunately Whale has lost her glasses. Henry becomes a Deep Sea Diver for the day before finding Whale's glasses.
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The Day Henry Met...A Train

Pre-K - 3rd
Henry meets a Train. He needs to take his carriages full of animals back to the ranch but the Train Driver got off at the wrong stop and he needs Henry's help. Henry becomes a Train Driver for the day on his journey back to the ranch.
Instructional Video5:09
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The Day Henry Met...A Balloon

Pre-K - 3rd
Henry meets a friendly Balloon. He's preparing for the big circus show but the clown has gone missing. Henry becomes a Clown for the day, bounces on a trampoline, is fired from a cannon and throws custard pies as he helps save the show.
Instructional Video5:04
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The Day Henry Met...A Panda

Pre-K - 3rd
Henry meets a Panda preparing for a visit from her cousin, but when she arrives it's obvious there has been a mix up in the Zoo. Henry becomes a Zoo Keeper and meets all sorts of animals while searching for Panda's cousin.
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The Day Henry Met...A Letter

Pre-K - 3rd
Henry meets a Letter as he prepares for her first trip out into the world. She has missed the postman so it falls on Henry to save the day. Henry becomes a Postman & gets lost in the sorting office before finally delivering Letter on time.
Instructional Video5:09
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The Day Henry Met A Football

Pre-K - 3rd
Henry meets a Football. She is excited about everything, especially when they meet two Football Boots wanting a football match. Henry becomes a Referee for the day helps keep the Boots in check and decide who is the best after all.
Instructional Video4:45
Great Big Story

The Legendary Cartoonist Changing the Face of Comics

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the remarkable journey of Daniel Clowes, an influential figure in the world of comics whose creations like 'Ghost World' and 'Eightball' reshaped the landscape of graphic storytelling. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, this...
Instructional Video4:45
Great Big Story

The Legendary Cartoonist Changing the Face of Comics

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the remarkable journey of Daniel Clowes, an influential figure in the world of comics whose creations like 'Ghost World' and 'Eightball' reshaped the landscape of graphic storytelling. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, this...
Instructional Video5:24
Wonderscape

Personification: Bringing Life to the Inanimate in Literature

K - 5th
This video delves into the concept of personification, where non-human entities, like animals and objects, are endowed with human qualities. It discusses examples to illustrate how personification adds depth and relatability to...
Instructional Video7:52
Wonderscape

Unveiling Allegories: A Journey Through Symbolic Stories

K - 5th
This video explores the concept of allegory, a figure of speech where abstract ideas and moral lessons are conveyed through characters and events in a story. It uses Aesop's fables, like "The Goose with the Golden Egg" and "The Boy Who...
Instructional Video5:35
Wonderscape

Crafting Atmosphere: Setting the Scene in Literature

K - 5th
This video explores how writers use the literary element of atmosphere to create specific feelings about a place or setting within a story. It distinguishes atmosphere from mood and uses examples from Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and...
Instructional Video4:56
Wonderscape

Mastering Foreshadowing: Crafting Suspense in Storytelling

K - 5th
This video focuses on the literary technique of foreshadowing, a method by which writers subtly hint at events to come, building suspense and engagement in their narratives. It highlights examples from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet"...
Instructional Video7:02
Wonderscape

Exploring Plot: The Heart of Storytelling

K - 5th
This video breaks down the concept of plot, an essential component of storytelling, using the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood as an illustrative example. It explains how plot structures a narrative and makes it compelling,...
Instructional Video7:17
Wonderscape

The Power of Narratives and Literary Devices

K - 5th
This video explores the significance of communication through storytelling, emphasizing the power of the pen in shaping perceptions and actions. It introduces five key literary devices—narrative, plot, tone and mood, setting, and...
Instructional Video7:26
Wonderscape

Character Development in Narratives

K - 5th
This video focuses on character development, an essential literary device in storytelling. It explains how characters, whether human, alien, or even inanimate objects, drive a narrative's progression. The video differentiates between...
Instructional Video9:04
Wonderscape

Navigating Literary Elements and Techniques

K - 5th
This video provides an in-depth exploration of literary elements and techniques used by writers to craft engaging stories. It covers themes, atmosphere, foreshadowing, diction, and anaphora, offering insights into how these tools shape...
Instructional Video4:37
Curated Video

Understanding James Joyce's Ulysses

9th - Higher Ed
After leaving Dublin at age 22, James Joyce's life became a continuous journey of physical and intellectual exploration, which is reflected in his masterwork "Ulysses," inspired by Homer's Odyssey. The novel, which Joyce spent seven...
Instructional Video6:20
Curated Video

Brand Storytelling

Higher Ed
Embark on a transformative journey of brand storytelling in this captivating video. Explore the power of storytelling in conveying your brand's message, values, and purpose. Learn how to craft compelling narratives that captivate your...
Instructional Video8:29
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Alex Kotlowitz - The Power of Storytelling

Higher Ed
For forty years, Alex Kotlowitz has been telling stories from the heart of America, deeply intimate tales of struggle and perseverance. He is the author of four books, including his most recent, An American Summer: Love and Death in...
Instructional Video2:25
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Shirley Jackson

9th - Higher Ed
A master of the macabre, Shirley Jackson explores the creepy underbelly of domestic life, with a sharp focus on the challenges that women face.