Avoid brain drain and keep the kids busy this summer with these great movies from Kanopy. Enjoy storytimes, classic tales, keep up math skills, or learn a new language all available on Kanopy. Curated by Katie Rivers.
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Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus
When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place — a pigeon! But you’ve never met one like this before.
Based on the terrific Little Bear books illustrated by world-renowned Maurice Sendak and written by Else Holmelund Minarik, this charming animated series is about the warm cocoon childhood should be. It traces the spirited adventures of curious, imaginative, and inventive Little Bear and his friends. As Little Bear explores the world under his mother’s watchful eye, curiosity and imagination lead to exploration, experience and independence. Hooray for Little Bear!
Developed by the BBC, MUZZY teaches Spanish (Latin American) to children as young as two and up. Employing a natural immersion approach that mimics the way the child learned their first language, MUZZY teaches 1200+ words and concepts through a captivating animated video story across 12 units. Children acquire a functional vocabulary that contributes to true bilingualism as they watch the episodes about the loveable extraterrestrial Muzzy and his friends.
Take a look, it’s in a book, a READING RAINBOW! Watch the classic children’s award-winning television series hosted by LeVar Burton as he promotes reading as a way for children to sample the world around them. Each episode encourages kids to read by making story time exciting and interesting, one book at a time!
It’s a great day to learn something new! Discover fun facts about animals, planets, the rainforest, and more! Highlight’s videos allow children to be their best selves by creating experiences that engage, delight, and foster joyful learning—join the fun!
Monster Math Squad stars MAX, LILY and GOO. While they may not be the biggest, or bravest (or even the brainiest) monsters on the block, the Squad love nothing better than to put their monster minds together and use their math skills to overcome any obstacle they face… even ones with two left feet or ten thumbs. Each story features a job for the Squad, helping a monster with a unique problem.
Courageous People Who Changed the World
From Abraham Lincoln to Rosa Parks, COURAGEOUS PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE WORLD is a perfect introduction to historical figures who stood up to make a difference in the world. The heroic true stories are told through simple text and engaging illustrations, sure to become an instant favorite for young audiences. Featured are William Wilberforce, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Mahatma Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malala Yousafzai. Each story will inspire courage, determination, and a belief that anyone can change the world.
One boys quest for a greener world… one garden at a time. A little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world.
The Gym Teacher From the Black Lagoon
There’s a new gym teacher transferring over from the junior high, and Hubie is worried. The junior high students say he’s big, mean, and blows his whistle a lot. Will Hubie really have to run a lap around the world to pass Mr. Green’s class? Will he be able to lift Mr. Green’s pickup truck and climb up a rope while it’s on fire?
A lovable stuffed bear, who longs for someone to take him home, launches a storewide search for his missing button lest someone mistake him for “used.”
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