Teaching kids with less screens in the Covid-19 virus pandemic just became easier. Let's help children around the world learn at home with educational lessons and activities. Join our global community by listening every Monday thru to Saturday until July 1st, 2020. Take photos and videos of your kids' work and join the online conversation at #mykidslocker and #covid19ed. Learn more at mykidslocker.com. Our mascot Snowball loves to say, "Less Screens. Learn. Create. Innovate."
Our last episode for our Covid19ed podcast! As we conclude the Covid19Ed podcast I want to thank all those who made this podcast possible. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
One of the last Covid19ed podcast episodes called Makena, Aebrie and the Whispering Chalice. Two beautiful fairies who live in the Magical Forest. They come to learn about the Whistling Chalice. Learn about their mindful journey of kindness. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
Tim, Victoria, Ann and me sit down for another round table discussion about teaching in the pandemic. This has been a wild ride, but we did it. Please check out our April 13th episode, as it was our first round table discussion together.
In this episode we share how to do a fun science experiment using Skittles! We’ll challenge you to try it for yourself, and to share your findings with your friends. Are you up for some fun?
The Paper Prince magically creates paper into real living things and he gets a blessing in giving. There is an angry man that he helps. Putting positive ideas into the world then there will be positive changes. Listen to the Paper Prince episode! Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
A new episode! There was a warrior named James and he could make magic with his fingers. He could create anything anyone wanted. Listen to our latest episode called the Magic Ball. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
A new Covid19ed podcast episode called the Ment Mountains is ready to listen to! A mountain range with mountains named: Compli Ment Mountain; Senti Ment Mountain; Encourage Ment Mountain; Discourage Ment Mountain; and Judge Ment. have a magical mystery within the shadows. Will the curse be released or will these Ment Mountains always suffer? Listen and learn!
The latest Covid19ed podcast episode is out. A girl with injured hands always loved art, yet she could imagine and be creative. There was a special dragonfly that comes to her. Listen to the White Crystal Dragonfly. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
Author Cristy Watson shares with us her Chapter Three of Living Rough. She is a young adult writer and we are lucky to have her sharing with us one of her many books she has written. Learn more at mykidslocker.com and www.cristywatsonauthor.wordpress.com.
In this episode we share a fun idea for Father’s Day. We’ll challenge you to get creative and to go camping in your living room, plus lots of other fun treats for Dad. Are you up for some fun?
Another Covid19ed podcast episode! A piece of glass etched is the last piece of the parents being loss. Each brother painted on the glass and something magical happened. Listen to the Painter's Glass Empathy Tale with a lesson. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
Another Covid19ed podcast episode is available! A beautiful fairy named Cala is trapped in a dungeon prison. Learn about her love and kindness in this episode called the Cala Lilies. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
A new Covid19Ed podcast episode! There are three old trees just outside the Small Giants Village. The king learns that after 100 years the trees will transform. Come learn about what they transform into and how kindness becomes an important part of their transformation. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
A new Covid19ed podcast episode! Prince Topaz is a kind and caring man. His father King Sapphire is an angry man. Learn what happens when Prince Topaz is sent to the dungeon by King Sapphire and meets three prisoners. Learn about sacrifice and forgiveness in this beautiful story of freedom. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
Author Cristy Watson shares with us her Chapter Two of Living Rough. She is a young adult writer and we are lucky to have her sharing with us one of her many books she has written. Learn more at mykidslocker.com and www.cristywatsonauthor.wordpress.com.
In this episode we share how to make you own invisible ink! We’ll challenge you to create your own notes or works of art using your invisible ink. Who will you write to? Want to learn more about our Covid19Ed podcast, then check out mykidslocker.com.
A new #Covid19ed podcast episode! There is a precious golden vase found in the unground magical tunnels. The baker's son, the banker's son and the thief's son try to find this treasure. Who will find it and what happens to those who do not find the treasure. Listen to find out what happens in another magical Empathy Tale podcast episode. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
Another #Covid19ed podcast episode! Two villages - called the Owl village and the Condor village - with different view points come together because of two people who unite them. Come learn about perspective taking and empathy in this sweet Empathy Tales episode. Learn more at mykidslocker.com!
Another #covid19ed podcast. There is a staircase in the Amber Watchtower containing mystical Dragon Fireflies in each stair of it's spiral staircases. There is an Amber Watchtower Watchman that looks out over the land. Learn about how one of these dragon fireflies escapes and what our dear watchman does. Learn about compassion and caring through this lovely Empathy Tale. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
Another Covid19Ed podcast episode! There is an old man and his beloved owl. Come learn about friendship in this story. Also, come learn about perspective taking and empathy in this sweet Empathy Tales episode. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
Author Cristy Watson shares with us her Chapter One of Living Rough. She is a young adult writer and we are lucky to have her sharing with us one of her many books she has written. Learn more at mykidslocker.com and www.cristywatsonauthor.wordpress.com.
In this episode we share how to make healthy and delicious banana ice cream! We’ll challenge you to make your own ice cream and turn it into your favourite kind of Blizzard! Learn more about the Covid19Ed podcast at mykidslocker.com.
Another Covid19Ed podcast episode! Learn more about this episode at mykidslocker.com. Here's a description: a princess was gifted three masks. One mask is fire, one mask is water and the other is earth. She learns about the importance of vulnerability and confidence when she chooses to take the masks off. Listen to learn more! Lets's create compassion one story at a time.
Another Covid19Ed podcast episode! Learn more about this episode at mykidslocker.com. Here's a description: Awareness and Attention are two villages on either side of a valley. They become angry at each other because they view the world through two different perspectives. Learn about community building, kindness and connection through this lovely Empathy Tale.
Another Covid19Ed podcast episode! Learn more about this episode at mykidslocker.com. Here's a description:Tic, Tac and Mac are three water trolls with big hearts to save their Water Troll Kingdom, yet the villagers in the Oak and Eagle Kingdom don't always see them that way. Let's learn about perspective taking and communication in another Empathy Tale. Let's create compassion one story at a time!
Another Covid19Ed podcast episode! Learn more about this episode at mykidslocker.com. Here's a description: a lonely man watches lights in the sky every night lights. They are still, and he asks a wizard to let them dance. Learn how a lonely man brings lights to dance through whistling. He also brings connection and care to a community of children through the power or courage and bravery. Listen to learn more.
Sophie Accili takes time to share with us her thoughts on graduating from high school during the pandemic. This is an opportunity to celebrate her journey and listen to her story.
Another #covid19ed podcast episode! In this episode we share a fun way to connect with friends and family during this time of physical distancing. We'll challenge you to create your own musical playlist with your family, and then share the fun with a game of karaoke tag. Are you ready for some family fun?
A new Covid19ed podcast episode! The Sunsols are a kingdom of fairy-like angelic beings living above the Oak and Eagle kingdom in the clouds. Learn about the Warrior of Light and how we can show kindness to others in our actions. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
A new Covid19ed podcast episode! The ebony mirror sits in the middle of the Giants' Village. Where did it come from? Why is it there? It's black, so you can't see your reflection. Learn about a little girl giant hearing a small voice come from the depths of this dark mirror. Is the ebony mirror a symbol of hope for the village? Come and listen to the latest episode. The Empathy Tales podcast is about creating compassion one story at a time. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
Another Covid19ed podcast episode! A fairy's talent of finding red rubies leads to greed and pride. Learn how one single person can change the course of a very troubled life. Let's listen to a story about hope and connection. The Empathy Tales Podcast is about creating compassion one story at a time. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
The latest Covid19Ed podcast episode is out! The village of the Bright Blue Princess is in crisis. The peacocks of this village are being stolen by the water trolls. One troll breaks a bracelet and changes the course of a young man's life. Learn about courage and strengths in this Empathy Tale. The Empathy Tales Podcast is about creating compassion one story at a time. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
COVID Coping Kit for Kids - 3 part series. This episode is Part 3: Being Brave. Do you know what it really means to be brave? Join me to find out, and to learn some steps you can take to up your bravery and manage your fears. Learn more about https://events.thrive-life.ca/living-room-learning.
In this episode we challenge you to create your own sensory goop and then innovate by turning it into a work of art! Have fun getting your hands dirty with this fun activity. Learn more about our #covid19ed podcast episodes at mykidslocker.com.
Another Covid19ed podcast episode! Three ice dragons and three warriors. Only one warrior has the wisdom and empathy to overcome the ice dragons. Learn how he wins over the ice dragons in this episode about friendship and perspective taking. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
New Covid19ed podcast episode! There is a magical forest. When the sun starts to set everything in this forest turns to gold. One crow turns to gold, and this changes his life forever. The golden crow becomes a prisoner. Learn how he escapes, and how friendship becomes very important to him. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
A new Covid19ed podcast episode! A beautiful mask called the mirrored mask is owned by a woman named Ivy. She learns that her king is sick. Can she save him with this beautiful mask? Or will his anger and sickness lead him to despair? Listen to find out! Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
New Covid19ed episode! Two elves become part of a web of gossip, hurt and forgiveness. Learn how the Calico king helps reconciles the Emerald Elf with the Baker that is a giant in his Calico Cave. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
During the pandemic let's learn at home. "Less Screens. Listen. Create. Innovate." Listen to this tale and an educational lesson. This special episode is with Pernille Rip who created the Global Read Aloud. Learn more about how to inspire kids to love reading during our current pandemic. Learn more about our podcasts at mykidslocker.com.
In this Covid19Ed episode we share Vancouver Mom, Amanda Marshall’s Rock Monster initiative. What are Rock Monsters? Maybe you’ve spied one around your neighbourhood. Listen to find out what they are all about and how they are helping us better understand social distancing.
A new Covid19Ed episode! There is a set of triplets - Em for Empathy, Com for Compassion and Sha for Shame - and each of them have nicknames. When a wizard named Guilt comes and visits them, they soon learn how to combat shame. Learn how the triplets build a bridge of stones to the other side of the Raging River, and how they learn about forgiveness. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
New Covid19Ed podcast learning episode! We have a story and a lesson for you today. In the Land of the Northern Eagle there is a warrior named Brave living in the mountains. A woman named Glisten goes to find him, however she meets a wizard on the path and he gives her a book to help her on her way. This book leads her to meet a beast and she is faced with solving a riddle. Can she solve the riddle? Learn more about how fear can be overcome in this beautiful Empathy tale. Learn more at mykidslocker.com
Our latest episode! Twin sisters are two people that are hurting. They meet two brothers. They fall in love. However, the brothers may not really be humans, but crows. Listen to learn about perspective taking and how love can heal the wounded. Learn more at mykidslocker.com.
During the pandemic let's learn at home. "Less Screens. Listen. Create. Innovate." Listen to this tale and an educational lesson. A husband named Emerald and a wife named Beauty connect with a lost boy. They travel on a journey past the Majestic Mountain to find his lost parents. Only through wizards, eagles and difficult trials will they overcome the hard journey to connect the boy and his parents. Listen to learn more!
COVID Coping Kit for Kids is a 3 part series with counsellor Karen Peters. Part 2: Creating Self Care. Be your own best friend. Join me in learning about how to care for yourself in your own unique way. Learn more at https://events.thrive-life.ca/living-room-learning.
In this episode we share ways to make Mother’s Day extra special for mom even in the midst of Social Distancing. We'll challenge you to create a Mother’s Day Scavenger Hunt! How do you do that? Listen to find out. We will also share a great local bonus to treat mom.
During the pandemic let's learn at home. "Less Screens. Listen. Create. Innovate." An outcast from the Giants Village is given a magical kaleidoscope by a fairy. Can this giant learn the power of compassion, forgiveness and empathy through this wonderful gift? Listen to find out. Listen to learn more!
During the pandemic let's learn at home. "Less Screens. Listen. Create. Innovate." Listen to this tale and an educational lesson. The Water Troll king has a beautiful blossom necklace with special powers. How does this beautiful blossom necklace get stolen, and who is responsible? Find out in this episode called Blossom Necklace.
During the pandemic let's learn at home. "Less Screens. Listen. Create. Innovate." Listen to this tale and an educational lesson. The Water Troll King becomes angry when one of his trolls is missing. Only a family who lives in the area called the Colourful Canyon knows where this missing troll is. Learn how courage and forgiveness transforms part of this canyon into the Red Ribbon Canyon. Listen to learn more.
During the pandemic let's learn at home. "Less Screens. Listen. Create. Innovate." Listen to this tale and an educational lesson. Three close friends are gifted talents by the Fairy King. Each with different unique talents, only one of them is told that their gift is the best. How do the three friends weather the storm of judgment and how do they come to use their strengths to help a community that is suffering? Come listen to the latest episode of Empathy Tales to find out!
COVID Coping Kit for Kids is a 3 Part Series. Part 1: Working with your body. Your body is super smart in so many ways. One of the things it does is give us clues about what we're feeling and it helps to use our bodies to move those feelings through it. Join me to discover ways of working with your body to cope when you are feeling worry or stress. Learn more at https://events.thrive-life.ca/living-room-learning.