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It's an animated small-town tale of an energetic young boy named Kip exploring a constantly-changing world and learning more about his never-changing God. Although my kids are older than the target age range, I still found this to be a cute show. The characters are friendly, the show is easy to follow, and it teaches easy-to-understand lessons for kids about God. (And those eyes are just so cute!)
You can buy or rent Cubekins episode 1 - Invasion of the Cubecumbers - on the Cubekins website (or other available streaming platforms). If you become a fan member at cubekins.com you can get exclusive content like coloring books, bonus videos, and more (downloads, members-only sections, future perks, etc).
I have the chance to giveaway one free screening link of Cubekins so you can check out the fun for yourself! To enter, leave a comment with what you think you'd like best about the show. Deadline is March 5th.
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The book uses comparing and contrasting to work with related science concepts - and there are lots of right answers. It encourages kids to think like a scientist and be observant.
Author Stephanie Ryan said, “Showing kids that science is all around us and that even their toys are related to chemistry helps stage it as a part of their world early.”
This is the perfect book for kids to read to younger siblings and for parents to start open-ended discussions with their kids about observations and details.
The book is only $0.99 as an eBook for Kindle and iPad. You can also purchase a hard copy of the book through the distributor Itasca Books, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other bookstores.
Stephanie Ryan
Stephanie Ryan has a strong background in chemistry and biology and enjoys applying her background to develop superior educational products. She is also interested in how mathematics and science intertwine. Stephanie Ryan has experience in curriculum development, assessment, and training staff how to use technology and software. Stephanie Ryan has taught science in formal and informal settings from K-16, and developed curricula for After School Matters programs in Chicago, Illinois.
Stephanie Ryan earned her Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has an M.S. and B.S. in chemistry, from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Saint Mary’s College, respectively.
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Country singer/songwriter Jonah Prill blames it on the whiskey with the release of his latest single, “You Remind Me.” Written with Ryan Hayes and Justin Olmstead, this single two steps onto the scene with traction and cross-genre appeal. Shining a light on the one that got away, “You Remind Me” tells the classic story of a time where a spark and a youthful heart were not enough to stall a love on the run and keep the fire lit. From Montana mornings to Nashville nights, “You Remind Me” drives listeners down an all too familiar road of reliving a former love through everyday experiences. Prill’s baritone voice blends into pop-driven melodies with small hints of traditional country present in the slide guitar and the banjo. “You Remind Me” premiered on Newsmax and is available on all digital platforms now to stream or download.
I had a chance to interview Frank Manteau, former military and the co-founder of Crayons Ready to Eat, also known as CRE, about his campaign to ship the first ever edible/colorable crayons in the world to first responders, military, and their families.
Crayons are not just for coloring anymore; you can now eat them too! Frank Manteau, a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the co-founder of Crayons Ready to Eat, just started a Business Venture campaign on Fund the First crowdfunding platform. Fund the First is a verified crowdfunding platform for our nation’s heroes to create campaigns and receive donations without having to worry about fraud or scams. Each CRE™ tastes like delicious vanilla-flavored Chocolate that is fully edible and you can write and/or color with. They are asking for support to help them ship their delicious edible crayons.
Who doesn’t love crayons? Especially kids. Adults love them too. Why not combine play with an amazing treat you can eat afterward? Frank Manteau is creating the first ever crayon you can use to color with, but eat later. The business campaign was started as an initial effort to support the startup.
Often, those with iron deficiency or Pica are usually prone to eating crayons, initially pulled-in by their mesmerizing color but ultimately seduced by their flavor. According to Crayola, children on average will go through 720 crayons in the first decade of their life; which is great for business.
February 26th is National Tell a Fairy Tale Day!
Who better than to get your storytelling juices flowing than the cast and creative crew of Outta the Books, the acclaimed fairy tale-based multi-platform series.
Friday marks the release of the full Outta the Books cast recording. At 2 pm EST/11 am PST/7 pm GMT, A webinar entitled “Outta the Books - reinventing Fairy Tales for the Streaming Generation” will be shared on Outta the Books’ YouTube channel and social media.
The cast and crew will talk about what it was like to film a new children’s series during lockdown. This international behind-the-scenes panel discussion includes the performers from Outta the Books, along with producer Erica Ehm and writer/creator Brian Banks.
Outta the Books is a multi-platform family entertainment project that reimagines favorite fairy tales and takes kids on musical journeys into the Land of Once Upon a Time. The series, originally set to debut as a children's theatrical show at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Fest, features an amazing cast of actors (some from the West End production of "Hamilton!") and an award-winning production and creative team based in the UK, Canada and the United States.
Instead of presenting the show onstage, the StorySongs production crew quickly pivoted to the virtual world, working virtually together to produce seven video episodes and the accompanying recordings. Since “Chapter 1: A Wicked Competition” launched last November, Outta the Books has received international attention and worldwide fans.
Outta The Books harnesses the power of music, the most universal of communicators, to tell simple, time-tested and meaningful tales, one StorySong at a time. Characters inspired by familiar fairy tales and fables come to life as they keep stories alive through song. These are stories that can help us answer basic human questions – What is right? What is fair? How can I be a good person? Why do I feel like this today? Drawing on time-honored themes with a modern twist, Outta the Books offers something for young and old alike.
All seven episodes of season 1 of Outta the Books stream on YouTube HERE.
Order the cast recording on Friday from Apple Music, Amazon and other sources, or stream these StorySongs on Spotify.
Have you ever wanted to tell your story and your family story? To harness photography’s impact on family history, Vivid-Pix has launched new education for families and family historians. In this six-part series, author/storyteller and genealogist Laura Hedgecock teaches us how to share stories in bite-sized videos, starting with the class Witness to History: Now and Then. Classes are available at: https://www.vivid-pix.com/