Live from the Opera House: It’s Storytime!
Local collaboration supports literacy and STEM learning virtually
Traverse City Area Public Schools, the City Opera House, and Newton’s Road are pleased to present Live from the Opera House: It’s Storytime!, courtesy of series underwriter, Belle Tire. Host Ben Whiting introduces viewers to a special guest who reads a book and then an activity leader who demonstrates a project that you can do at home. Click on the links below to view the program and to download the project activity sheet.
Local collaboration supports literacy and STEM learning virtually
Traverse City Area Public Schools, the City Opera House, and Newton’s Road are pleased to present Live from the Opera House: It’s Storytime!, courtesy of series underwriter, Belle Tire. Host Ben Whiting introduces viewers to a special guest who reads a book and then an activity leader who demonstrates a project that you can do at home. Click on the links below to view the program and to download the project activity sheet.
View Past Episodes Below
October 28: The Houdini Box
Guest Reader: Ben Whiting, Professional Magician
Activity Needs Shared in Video
Magic Tricks
Guest Reader: Ben Whiting, Professional Magician
Activity Needs Shared in Video
Magic Tricks
October 21: Trombone Shorty
Guest Reader: Peter Deneen, Teacher/Band Director
Activity Sheet:
Craft Stick Harmonica
Guest Reader: Peter Deneen, Teacher/Band Director
Activity Sheet:
Craft Stick Harmonica
October 14: Balloons Over Broadway
Guest Reader: Phil Murphy, Theatre Manager
Activity Sheet:
Make Your Own Pully
Guest Reader: Phil Murphy, Theatre Manager
Activity Sheet:
Make Your Own Pully
October 7: Mission to Space
Guest Reader: Jerry Linenger, Former NASA Astronaut
Activity Sheet:
Learning Moon Phases
Guest Reader: Jerry Linenger, Former NASA Astronaut
Activity Sheet:
Learning Moon Phases
September 30: A Rock is Lively
Guest Reader: Nick Nissley, NMC President
Activity Sheet:
Fizzy Lava Rocks
Guest Reader: Nick Nissley, NMC President
Activity Sheet:
Fizzy Lava Rocks
September 23: Giraffes Can't Dance
Guest Reader: Tamara DePonio, Banker & Dancer
Activity Sheet:
Dancing Balloons
Guest Reader: Tamara DePonio, Banker & Dancer
Activity Sheet:
Dancing Balloons
September 16: Squash, Boom, Beet
Guest Reader: Amy Smart, Actress & Business Owner
Activity Sheet:
Germinate Seeds & Watch Them Sprout
Guest Reader: Amy Smart, Actress & Business Owner
Activity Sheet:
Germinate Seeds & Watch Them Sprout
September 9: Iggy Peck Architect
Guest Reader: Carter Oosterhouse, Home Improvement Personality
Activity Sheet:
Marshmallow Challenge
Guest Reader: Carter Oosterhouse, Home Improvement Personality
Activity Sheet:
Marshmallow Challenge
September 2: Aliens Are Coming
Guest Reader: Ron Jolly, Radio Show Host
Activity Sheet:
Thunderstorm and Bouncing Ball
Guest Reader: Ron Jolly, Radio Show Host
Activity Sheet:
Thunderstorm and Bouncing Ball
August 26: Twenty-One Elephants & Still Standing
Guest Reader: Casey Cowell, Business Advisor
Activity Sheet:
Build A Bridge
Guest Reader: Casey Cowell, Business Advisor
Activity Sheet:
Build A Bridge
August 19: Papa's Mechanical Fish
Guest Reader: Marty Lagina, CEO & Treasure Hunter
Activity Sheet:
Build a Water Bottle Submarine
Guest Reader: Marty Lagina, CEO & Treasure Hunter
Activity Sheet:
Build a Water Bottle Submarine
August 12: Hedy Lamarr's Double Life: Hollywood Legend & Brilliant Inventor
Guest Reader: Kimmee Wenkel, Actress, Science Enthusiast
Activity Sheet:
Tin Can Walkie Talkie & See Sound
Guest Reader: Kimmee Wenkel, Actress, Science Enthusiast
Activity Sheet:
Tin Can Walkie Talkie & See Sound
August 5: Ada's Violin
Guest Reader: Miriam Pico, Professional Musician
Activity Sheet:
Make Your Own Musical Instrument
Guest Reader: Miriam Pico, Professional Musician
Activity Sheet:
Make Your Own Musical Instrument
Special Episode: If I Built A Car
Guest Reader: McKeel Hagerty, Business Executive & Car Lover
Activity Sheet:
Recycle Racers
Guest Reader: McKeel Hagerty, Business Executive & Car Lover
Activity Sheet:
Recycle Racers
July 22: One Plastic Bag
Guest Reader: Dr. John VanWagoner, TCAPS Superintendent
Activity Sheet:
Plarn Bracelets and Plastic Bag Jellyfish
Guest Reader: Dr. John VanWagoner, TCAPS Superintendent
Activity Sheet:
Plarn Bracelets and Plastic Bag Jellyfish
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Note: Any device will allow access to the TCAPS 24/7 website, you will not need a TCAPS-issued computer to access enrichment materials.