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 announce that episodes of Live from the Opera: It’s Storytime! will continue through the month of September, courtesy of series underwriter, Belle Tire. Launched in August to provide virtual learning enrichment opportunities for elementary students during the summer, with the generous support of Belle Tire and the continued enthusiasm for the program from the collaborating partners, the series has been extended for five weeks, through the month of September.
Live from the Opera House: It's Storytime! provides a story and fun activity for students and families on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. Each week, 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 announce that episodes of Live from the Opera: It’s Storytime! will continue through the month of September, courtesy of series underwriter, Belle Tire. Launched in August to provide virtual learning enrichment opportunities for elementary students during the summer, with the generous support of Belle Tire and the continued enthusiasm for the program from the collaborating partners, the series has been extended for five weeks, through the month of September.
Live from the Opera House: It's Storytime! provides a story and fun activity for students and families on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. Each week, 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.
Join Us for Next Week's Live Episode
Wednesday, September 30th, at 9:00 AM
Video Link and Activity Sheet Coming Soon
Wednesday, September 30th, at 9:00 AM
Video Link and Activity Sheet Coming Soon
View Past Episodes Below
September 23: Giraffes Can't Dance
Featuring Reader: Tamara DePonio, Banker & Dancer
Activity Sheet:
Dancing Balloons
Featuring Reader: Tamara DePonio, Banker & Dancer
Activity Sheet:
Dancing Balloons
September 16: Squash, Boom, Beet
Featuring Reader: Amy Smart, Actress & Business Owner
Activity Sheet:
Germinate Seeds & Watch Them Sprout
Featuring Reader: Amy Smart, Actress & Business Owner
Activity Sheet:
Germinate Seeds & Watch Them Sprout
September 9: Iggy Peck Architect
Featuring Reader: Carter Oosterhouse, Home Improvement Personality
Activity Sheet:
Marshmallow Challenge
Featuring Reader: Carter Oosterhouse, Home Improvement Personality
Activity Sheet:
Marshmallow Challenge
September 2: Aliens Are Coming
Featuring Reader: Ron Jolly, Radio Show Host
Activity Sheet:
Thunderstorm and Bouncing Ball
Featuring Reader: Ron Jolly, Radio Show Host
Activity Sheet:
Thunderstorm and Bouncing Ball
August 26: Twenty-One Elephants & Still Standing
Featuring Reader: Casey Cowell, Business Advisor
Activity Sheet:
Build A Bridge
Featuring Reader: Casey Cowell, Business Advisor
Activity Sheet:
Build A Bridge
August 19: Papa's Mechanical Fish
Featured Reader: Marty Lagina, CEO & Treasure Hunter
Activity Sheet:
Build a Water Bottle Submarine
Featured Reader: Marty Lagina, CEO & Treasure Hunter
Activity Sheet:
Build a Water Bottle Submarine
August 12: Hedy Lamarr's Double Life: Hollywood Legend & Brilliant Inventor
Featured Reader: Kimmee Wenkel, Actress, Science Enthusiast
Activity Sheet:
Tin Can Walkie Talkie & See Sound
Featured Reader: Kimmee Wenkel, Actress, Science Enthusiast
Activity Sheet:
Tin Can Walkie Talkie & See Sound
August 5: Ada's Violin
Featured Reader: Miriam Pico, Professional Musician
Activity Sheet:
Make Your Own Musical Instrument
Featured Reader: Miriam Pico, Professional Musician
Activity Sheet:
Make Your Own Musical Instrument
Special Episode: If I Built A Car
Featured Reader: McKeel Hagerty, Business Executive & Car Lover
Activity Sheet:
Recycle Racers
Featured Reader: McKeel Hagerty, Business Executive & Car Lover
Activity Sheet:
Recycle Racers
July 22: One Plastic Bag
Featured Reader: Dr. John VanWagoner, TCAPS Superintendent
Activity Sheet:
Plarn Bracelets and Plastic Bag Jellyfish
Featured Reader: Dr. John VanWagoner, TCAPS Superintendent
Activity Sheet:
Plarn Bracelets and Plastic Bag Jellyfish
Tech Support
Please email tech-info@tcaps.net if you are having issues with a TCAPS-issued device or system.
Note: Any device will allow access to the TCAPS 24/7 website, you will not need a TCAPS-issued computer to access enrichment materials.
Please email tech-info@tcaps.net if you are having issues with a TCAPS-issued device or system.
Note: Any device will allow access to the TCAPS 24/7 website, you will not need a TCAPS-issued computer to access enrichment materials.